ISO/PAS 23678-3:2020

PUBLICLY ISO/PAS
AVAILABLE 23678-3
SPECIFICATION
First edition
2020-03
Service personnel for the
maintenance, thorough examination,
operational testing, overhaul and
repair of lifeboats (including free-fall
lifeboats) and rescue boats (including
fast rescue boats), launching
appliances and release gear —
Part 3:
Level 1 technician training
Reference number
ISO/PAS 23678-3:2020(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 3
3 Terms and definitions . 3
4 Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training . 3
4.1 General . 3
4.2 Candidate pre-requisites for Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training . 3
4.3 Aims and objectives of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training . 3
4.3.1 Aim . 3
4.3.2 Key objectives . 3
5 Learning outcomes of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training .4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Theory learning outcomes . 4
5.2.1 Module 1 — Work, health and safety issues while conducting activities on board 4
5.2.2 Module 2 — Survival craft . 4
5.2.3 Module 3 — Release gear . 4
5.2.4 Module 4 — Davits . 5
5.2.5 Module 5 — Winches . 5
5.3 Practical learning outcomes . 6
5.3.1 Module 1 — Work, health and safety issues while conducting activities
on-board . 6
5.3.2 Module 2 — Survival craft . 6
5.3.3 Module 3 — Release gear . 7
5.3.4 Module 4 — Davits . 8
5.3.5 Module 5 — Winches . 8
6 Candidate performance assessment Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical
training — Candidate performance assessment . 9
6.1 General . 9
6.2 Continuous assessment . 9
6.3 Final assessment . 9
7 Duration and timing of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training .10
7.1 General .10
7.2 Contact time .10
8 Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training programme .10
8.1 General .10
8.2 Overview of training modules .11
8.2.1 Module 1 — Work, health and safety issues while conducting activities on
board .11
8.2.2 Module 2 — Survival craft .11
8.2.3 Module 3 — Release gear .11
8.2.4 Module 4 — Davits .11
8.2.5 Module 5 — Winches .12
8.3 Module 1 — Work, health and safety issues while conducting activities on board.12
8.3.1 Element 1. – Intervention communications and documentation .12
8.3.2 Element 1.2 – On-board safety .13
8.4 Module 2 — Survival craft .13
8.4.1 Element 2.1 – Annual general inspection, examination and maintenance
requirements for lifeboats (including free-fall lifeboat), rescue boat
(including fast rescue boats) with inboard engines .13
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8.4.2 Element 2.2 – Additional specific inspection examination, maintenance
and overhaul requirements for totally enclosed lifeboats .15
8.4.3 Element 2.3 – Additional specific inspection examination maintenance
and overhaul requirements for rescue boats (including fast rescue boats) .15
8.5 Module 3 — Release gear .16
8.5.1 Element 3.1 – Specific rules and regulations requirements relating to
release gear .16
8.5.2 Element 3.2 – Release gear specialised tooling and lubricant requirements .16
8.5.3 Element 3.4 – Cables for control and release .16
8.5.4 Element 3.5 – Design and construction of release gear .17
8.5.5 Element 3.6 – Annual thorough examination and operational test of
release gear .17
8.5.6 Element 3.7 – Five-year thorough examination, overhaul and overload
operational test of release gear in accordance with manufacturer's service
technical documentation .19
8.6 Module 4 — Davits .20
8.6.1 Element 4.1 – Specific rules and regulations requirements relating to davits .20
8.6.2 Element 4.2 – Design and construction of davits .20
8.6.3 Element 4.3 – Annual thorough examination and operational test of davits .20
8.7 Module 5 — Winches .22
8.7.1 Element 5.1 – Specific rules and regulations requirements relating to winches .22
8.7.2 Element 5.2 – Design and construction of winches .22
8.7.3 Element 5.3 – Annual thorough examination and operational test of winches .22
8.7.4 Element 5.4 – Five-year thorough examination, overhaul and overload
operational test of winches.24
9 Level 1 Service Technician Stage 2 controlled environment experience and assessment .25
9.1 General .25
9.2 Candidate pre-requisites for Level 1 service technician Stage 2 controlled
environment experience and assessment .25
9.3 Aims and objectives of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 2 controlled environment
experience and assessment .25
9.3.1 Aim .25
9.3.2 Objectives .25
10 Learning outcomes of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 2 controlled environment
experience and assessment .26
10.1 General .26
10.2 Practical learning outcomes .26
11 Duration and timing of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 2 controlled environment
experience and assessment .26
Annex A (informative) Equipment covered by the training .27
Annex B (informative) Assessment checklist — Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical
training .28
Annex C (informative) Assessment checklist — Level 1 Service Technician Stage 2
controlled environment experience and assessment .45
Bibliography .47
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Foreword
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Introduction
The industry recognises that a major objective is to prevent accidents and incidents from occurring. A
global network of competent personnel employed by authorized service providers is vital for lifesaving
appliances to remain fit for purpose, sustaining crew confidence and contributing to the prevention of
incidents and accidents.
It has been recognized from the new requirements in IMO Resolution MSC.402 (96) for maintenance,
thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats (including free-fall
lifeboats) and rescue boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances, and release gear
(henceforth referred to as "the IMO Requirements") adopted 19th May 2016 and entering into force
1st January 2020, that it is necessary to develop an International Standard. This necessity is based on
the IMO Requirement in paragraph 7.1.1:
"Employment and documentation of personnel certified in accordance with a recognized national,
international or industry standard as applicable, or a manufacturer's established certification programme.
In either case, the certification programme shall comply with section 8 for each make and type of equipment
for which service is to be provided;"
This document and the associated ISO/PAS 23678-1, ISO/PAS 23678-2 and ISO/PAS 23678-4 have been
developed to achieve three key objectives.
1. The first objective was to develop training documents that would support the IMO Requirements,
section 7, paragraph 7.1.1.
2. The second objective was to develop training documents that would provide a consistent, reliable,
and standardised approach to training and provide a clear auditable trail for interested parties to
grant authorisation supporting the IMO Requirements, section 3, to approved service providers.
3. The third objective was to develop training documents that would enable personnel certified by
authorized service providers to develop and maintain competencies identified by industry experts
to a Level that enables them to competently work unsupervised on equipment covered by this
document.
This document has been developed by identifying common design features in relation to survival craft,
davits, winches and release gear makes and types for which service is to be provided. This has been
achieved by conducting professional discussions with disciplined experts, to obtain the appropriate
information to develop a training programme that is fit for purpose. Successfully completing the service
technician training in ISO/PAS 23678-2, ISO/PAS 23678-3 and ISO/PAS 23678-4 enables personnel
certified by an authorized service provider to meet the IMO Requirements, section 7, paragraph 7.1.1,
and section 8.
The ISO/PAS 23678-series on service technician training consists of:
— Part 1 Guidance to training providers; describes the competence route of the candidate and the
resources that the training provider needs to deliver the training.
— Part 2 Initial training; describes the training programme for initial familiarisation and induction
training that is classroom education. The training programme focuses on introducing individuals
to the complex terminology, rules and regulations, organisations, health and safety which a service
technician needs to understand in order to carry out their role.
— Part 3 Level 1 training; describes the controlled environment education and training delivered
at a training school. The training programme focuses on the technical training for type specific
lifesaving appliances.
— Part 4 Level 2 in-field competence; describes the requirements for initial in-field and ongoing
competence assessments.
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NOTE ISO/PAS 23678-1, ISO/PAS 23678-2 and ISO/PAS 23678-3 are referencing typical in-house/training
school training programmes. ISO/PAS 23678-4 is typical in-field performance of the personnel trained and
recording of their competence.
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Service personnel for the maintenance, thorough
examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of
lifeboats (including free-fall lifeboats) and rescue boats
(including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and
release gear —
Part 3:
Level 1 technician training
1 Scope
This document establishes a uniform, safe and consistent approach to the technical training of personnel
for the maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats
(including free-fall lifeboats) and rescue boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and
release gear.
It also provides the necessary information for interested parties to grant authorization, effectively
evaluate and audit training, supporting the IMO Requirements, Section 3.
It specifies the training requirements for the Level 1 controlled environment education and technical
training for personnel certified by a manufacturer or an authorized service provider to carry out
maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats (including
free-fall lifeboats) and rescue boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and release gear.
The Level 1 training is split into two Stages, both covered in this document:
— Stage 1, Service Technician technical controlled environment education and training, has five
modules that consist of classroom-based theory followed by practical sessions. The five modules
encompass the scope and range of technical knowledge and skills required to assume type specific
design coverage of survival craft, release systems, davits and winches. The modules focus on
supporting the requirements in part of the IMO Requirements, paragraphs 8.1, 8.2.1.1-8.2.1.6, 8.2.2,
and 8.2.3.
— Stage 2, Service Technician technical controlled environment experience and assessment,
where candidates undertake a minimum of four supervised scenarios-based practical exercises
assessments covering the range of type specific complete systems for which they will be certified.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO/PAS 23678-1, ISO/PAS 23678-2 and
ISO/PAS 23678-4.
This document is applicable to the following types of lifeboats (including free-fall lifeboats), rescue
boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and release gear.
Survival craft types:
a) single fall totally enclosed lifeboats with sprinkler and air systems;
b) twin fall totally enclosed lifeboats with sprinkler and air systems;
c) partially enclosed lifeboats;
d) tender lifeboats;
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e) freefall lifeboats;
f) open lifeboat;
g) inflatable rescue boats;
h) rigid rescue boats;
i) semi ridged inflatable rescue boats;
j) rigid fast rescue boats;
k) rigid inflatable fast rescue boats.
Survival craft propulsion system types:
a) inboard diesel engines;
b) outboard engines;
c) propeller drives;
d) jet drives.
Davit types:
a) gravity single and twin fall outrigger;
b) hydraulic single pivoting/luffing;
c) hydraulic multi pivot/luffing;
d) telescopic;
e) gravity roller track;
f) gravity free fall primary;
g) free fall hydraulic secondary;
h) A-frame hydraulic;
i) single arm slewing (manual, electric);
j) davits with stored power systems.
Winch types:
a) twin drum;
b) single drum;
c) gravity-lowering, electric hoisting;
d) gravity-lowering hydraulic hoisting;
e) hydraulic hoisting and lowering.
Hook release system types:
a) on-load/off load (load not over centre);
b) on-load/offload (load over centre);
c) off load;
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d) freefall hydraulic;
e) automatic.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions and abbreviated terms given in
ISO/PAS 23678-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training
4.1 General
This programme is designed to meet the technical controlled environment training and assessment
requirements for all prospective service technicians. The Level 1 Service Technician training document
explains how competence shall be assessed and certified.
4.2 Candidate pre-requisites for Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training
a) hold or be working towards a nationally recognised qualification in engineering or mechanics, but
not unduly excluding similar qualifications; and
b) hold a valid Initial Service Technician certificate.
4.3 Aims and objectives of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training
4.3.1 Aim
This programme is designed for individuals who have completed the Initial Service Technician
training and need to gain the technical theoretical and practical knowledge to enable them to carry
out maintenance thorough examination, operational testing, repair and overhaul of lifeboats (including
free-fall lifeboats), rescue boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and on-load release
gear under supervision.
4.3.2 Key objectives
The key objectives are:
a) ensure candidates can interpret technical documentation developed by the manufacturers and
apply the information to their role;
b) ensure candidates can identify, interpret and apply to their role key legislation, industry guidelines,
rules, regulations and conventions;
c) ensure candidates have the required technical underpinning knowledge and practical skills to
carry out maintenance thorough examination, operational testing, repair and overhaul of lifeboats
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(including free-fall lifeboats), rescue boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and
on-load release gear, as applicable;
d) ensure candidates can write reports and complete associated documentation;
e) ensure candidates can demonstrate in their working environment basic safety and awareness.
5 Learning outcomes of Level 1 Service Technician Stage 1 technical training
5.1 General
The learning outcomes for Level 1 Service Technician training are specified in 5.2 and 5.3. During
the training programme, candidates shall be required to demonstrate they have the skills and
understanding required to be deemed competent in relation to the training outcomes.
5.2 Theory learning outcomes
5.2.1 Module 1 — Work, health and safety issues while conducting activities on board
To successfully complete the Service Technician Level 1 Stage 1 training programme, candidates shall
be able to:
a) explain the people that needs to be informed and the documentation that needs to be checked,
verified and completed before commencing work;
b) explain the safety checks that need to be considered before commencing work on lifeboats
(including free fall lifeboats), rescue boats (including fast rescue boats), launching appliances and
release gear;
c) explain specialised equipment requirements including PPE; and
d) explain the documents that need to be consulted, interpreted, applied and completed to inspect,
maintain, thoroughly examine, operationally test, overhaul and repair lifeboats
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