Assessor Resource

MARB006
Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete basic maintenance of marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems.

This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan maintenance activities

1.1

Maintenance plan is accessed to determine maintenance requirements for engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

1.2

Inspections are conducted and additional non-routine maintenance requirements are determined

1.3

Manufacturer specifications for machinery and equipment are obtained

1.4

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work

1.5

Consumables and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2

Complete preventative maintenance

2.1

Machinery and equipment is safely isolated according to work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and organisational practices

2.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed

2.3

Work area is prepared

2.4

Preventative maintenance is carried out in compliance with technical specifications

2.5

Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

2.6

Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms to technical specifications and complies with survey requirements where applicable

3

Complete breakdown maintenance

3.1

Nature of breakdown is confirmed using maintenance records and/or logbook entries related to reported breakdown

3.2

Restrictions are applied to operations, where necessary, and Master is informed

3.3

Machinery and equipment is safely isolated according to WHS/OHS requirements and organisational practices

3.4

Repair work is carried out according to technical specifications

3.5

Master is notified of completion of repair work and details are documented

4

Complete hull maintenance

4.1

Checks of vessel hull, equipment and fittings are carried out according to maintenance schedules, survey requirements and vessel manufacturer instructions

4.2

Deterioration in vessel structure, equipment and fittings is identified

4.3

Checks on propeller, stern tube and rudder are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures, safety regulations and survey requirements

4.4

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed

4.5

Work area is prepared

4.6

Maintenance work is checked to verify it conforms to technical specifications and complies with survey requirements where applicable

5

Clean up and complete documentation

5.1

Work area is cleared and cleaned

5.2

Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements

5.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

5.4

Machinery and equipment is returned to service and monitored for correct operation according to organisational practices

5.5

Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures

5.6

Work area is cleared and cleaned

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

completing:

all work to specification

basic user maintenance of marine internal combustion engine, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems to manufacturer specifications and survey requirements, so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment

maintenance records

developing effective planning documents

implementing safe and environmentally responsible work practices

planning maintenance activities according to technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications

reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS).

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

basic hydraulic systems and user maintenance requirements

basic vessel construction

bearing types, materials, installation and lubrication

common faults in:

steering gear

refrigeration systems

construction and maintenance of heat exchangers

correct pressure and flow conditions

corrosion prevention

coupling types, fitting, keys and keyways

cross connections between:

sea water systems and bilge systems

bilge/ballast/seawater systems and fire main

dangers associated with:

back-flooding and methods to prevent back-flooding

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrol vapours

dangers of refrigerant gas leaks in confined spaces

diesel engine:

construction

fuel injection, timing and control equipment

routine maintenance

engine:

fault finding techniques

performance and reasons for lack of performance

protection arrangements

electro-hydraulic steering gear

emergency steering systems

faults that can occur with firefighting equipment and systems

fire main system and components including pumps, hoses and nozzles

fixed firefighting systems and associated remote shut-offs and closing of appliances

heat exchanger, keel cooler and raw water cooling systems

glands, packing and seals

maintenance of watertight openings and hull fittings

marine gearbox faults and emergency operation

method of propulsion reversal including controllable pitch propeller construction

oil:

filter changing procedures

quality monitoring

planned maintenance

propeller types, fitting, keys and keyways, securing nuts , locking

pump capabilities and requirements for priming

refrigeration systems and components

relevant regulations and codes of practice relating to the maintenance of engineering equipment and systems such as firefighting

routine maintenance:

on steering systems

of refrigeration systems

rudder and stock bearing supports

rudder construction and rudder types

seawater circulating systems

shutting down machinery

statutory and organisational requirements for documentation relating to the maintenance of engineering equipment and systems such as firefighting

storage of LPG cylinders

testing of LPG detectors

tiller arm attachment

types of:

deck machinery

pumps and safety devices

wet sump lubrication systems.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan maintenance activities

1.1

Maintenance plan is accessed to determine maintenance requirements for engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

1.2

Inspections are conducted and additional non-routine maintenance requirements are determined

1.3

Manufacturer specifications for machinery and equipment are obtained

1.4

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work

1.5

Consumables and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2

Complete preventative maintenance

2.1

Machinery and equipment is safely isolated according to work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and organisational practices

2.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed

2.3

Work area is prepared

2.4

Preventative maintenance is carried out in compliance with technical specifications

2.5

Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

2.6

Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms to technical specifications and complies with survey requirements where applicable

3

Complete breakdown maintenance

3.1

Nature of breakdown is confirmed using maintenance records and/or logbook entries related to reported breakdown

3.2

Restrictions are applied to operations, where necessary, and Master is informed

3.3

Machinery and equipment is safely isolated according to WHS/OHS requirements and organisational practices

3.4

Repair work is carried out according to technical specifications

3.5

Master is notified of completion of repair work and details are documented

4

Complete hull maintenance

4.1

Checks of vessel hull, equipment and fittings are carried out according to maintenance schedules, survey requirements and vessel manufacturer instructions

4.2

Deterioration in vessel structure, equipment and fittings is identified

4.3

Checks on propeller, stern tube and rudder are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures, safety regulations and survey requirements

4.4

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed

4.5

Work area is prepared

4.6

Maintenance work is checked to verify it conforms to technical specifications and complies with survey requirements where applicable

5

Clean up and complete documentation

5.1

Work area is cleared and cleaned

5.2

Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements

5.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

5.4

Machinery and equipment is returned to service and monitored for correct operation according to organisational practices

5.5

Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures

5.6

Work area is cleared and cleaned

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Maintenance requirements include one or more of the following:

cleaning:

filters

coolers

greasing

maintaining emergency equipment

oiling

oily water separator

overhauling and repairing pumps

scheduled survey inspections

topping up oils

Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems include one or more of the following:

auxiliary equipment and associated spaces

cooling systems

deck machinery

fixed firefighting systems

fuel systems

gearbox

hull fittings

lubricating systems

marine two- and four-stroke:

diesel engines

petrol engines

propeller and immediate shafting alignment

pumping systems

refrigeration systems

steering systems

sterndrive and water jet drive units

Consumables and equipment include one or more of the following:

cleaning chemicals

coolants

hand and power tools

oils and grease

refrigerant gas

replacement parts

test equipment

Nature of breakdown includes one or more of the following:

cooling water system failure

engine failure

exhaust systems

fuel system failure

gearbox failure

lubricating systems failure

power plant failure

propeller and shafting arrangements

pumping systems failure

refrigeration plant failure

steering gear failure

Checks of vessel hull, equipment and fittings include one or more of the following:

anodes

intake grates

keel coolers

ship side valves

watertight hatches and openings

Materials include one or more of the following:

rags

spent oil

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

completing:

all work to specification

basic user maintenance of marine internal combustion engine, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems to manufacturer specifications and survey requirements, so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment

maintenance records

developing effective planning documents

implementing safe and environmentally responsible work practices

planning maintenance activities according to technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications

reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS).

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

basic hydraulic systems and user maintenance requirements

basic vessel construction

bearing types, materials, installation and lubrication

common faults in:

steering gear

refrigeration systems

construction and maintenance of heat exchangers

correct pressure and flow conditions

corrosion prevention

coupling types, fitting, keys and keyways

cross connections between:

sea water systems and bilge systems

bilge/ballast/seawater systems and fire main

dangers associated with:

back-flooding and methods to prevent back-flooding

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrol vapours

dangers of refrigerant gas leaks in confined spaces

diesel engine:

construction

fuel injection, timing and control equipment

routine maintenance

engine:

fault finding techniques

performance and reasons for lack of performance

protection arrangements

electro-hydraulic steering gear

emergency steering systems

faults that can occur with firefighting equipment and systems

fire main system and components including pumps, hoses and nozzles

fixed firefighting systems and associated remote shut-offs and closing of appliances

heat exchanger, keel cooler and raw water cooling systems

glands, packing and seals

maintenance of watertight openings and hull fittings

marine gearbox faults and emergency operation

method of propulsion reversal including controllable pitch propeller construction

oil:

filter changing procedures

quality monitoring

planned maintenance

propeller types, fitting, keys and keyways, securing nuts , locking

pump capabilities and requirements for priming

refrigeration systems and components

relevant regulations and codes of practice relating to the maintenance of engineering equipment and systems such as firefighting

routine maintenance:

on steering systems

of refrigeration systems

rudder and stock bearing supports

rudder construction and rudder types

seawater circulating systems

shutting down machinery

statutory and organisational requirements for documentation relating to the maintenance of engineering equipment and systems such as firefighting

storage of LPG cylinders

testing of LPG detectors

tiller arm attachment

types of:

deck machinery

pumps and safety devices

wet sump lubrication systems.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Maintenance plan is accessed to determine maintenance requirements for engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems 
Inspections are conducted and additional non-routine maintenance requirements are determined 
Manufacturer specifications for machinery and equipment are obtained 
Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work 
Consumables and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Machinery and equipment is safely isolated according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and organisational practices 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed 
Work area is prepared 
Preventative maintenance is carried out in compliance with technical specifications 
Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes 
Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms to technical specifications and complies with survey requirements where applicable 
Nature of breakdown is confirmed using maintenance records and/or logbook entries related to reported breakdown 
Restrictions are applied to operations, where necessary, and Master is informed 
Machinery and equipment is safely isolated according to WHS/OHS requirements and organisational practices 
Repair work is carried out according to technical specifications 
Master is notified of completion of repair work and details are documented 
Checks of vessel hull, equipment and fittings are carried out according to maintenance schedules, survey requirements and vessel manufacturer instructions 
Deterioration in vessel structure, equipment and fittings is identified 
Checks on propeller, stern tube and rudder are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures ,safety regulations and survey requirements 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed 
Work area is prepared 
Maintenance work is checked to verify it conforms to technical specifications and complies with survey requirements where applicable 
Work area is cleared and cleaned 
Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Machinery and equipment is returned to service and monitored for correct operation according to organisational practices 
Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures 

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