ABD Task 8.5.A

Demonstrate disposal of waste materials

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 14-14 Task 8.5.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair.

ABD-D1.5 Knowledge of safe disposal of waste materials

Condition Behavior Standard

On board ship or in a laboratory, when asked by a Qualified Assessor,

the candidate safely disposes of shipboard waste materials.


The candidate demonstrates the proper disposal of waste materials from:

  1. Surface preparations;
  2. Coating surfaces;
  3. Lubricating;
  4. Hand and power tool maintenance; and
  5. Placing equipment in service (i.e., packaging).