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MARC3001A
Manage fuel systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the fuel and fuel oil systems of a vessel to ensure safety of operation and to avoid pollution of the marine environment.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

performing accurate and reliable calculations dealing with bunkering capacity, consumption of fuel, speed and range of vessel

managing refuelling to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment

taking appropriate action when accidental spillage or safety incident occurs during refuelling and fuel transfer operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where managing the fuel systems of a vessel can be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate managing the fuel systems of a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills:

Carry out accurate calculations dealing with bunkering capacity, consumption of fuel, speed and range of vessel

Complete required records

Manage refuelling to ensure safety of operation and avoid pollution of marine environment

Measure tank levels

Read and interpret manufacturer specifications and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Recognise faulty equipment and take appropriate action

Recognise problems and hazards during refuelling and fuel transfer operations, and take appropriate action

Select and use relevant equipment required for refuelling and fuel transfer operations

Take appropriate action in response to an accidental spillage or safety incident during refuelling and fuel transfer operations

Required Knowledge:

Arrangement of fuel oil systems

Calculations involving specific fuel consumption, speed and range

Calculations of volumes

Condensation in fuel tanks

Conversion of volumes to litres

Effect of slack tanks on vessel stability

Environmental protection measures to be applied during refuelling or transfer operations

Fuel oil tank components

Fuel tank filling

Functions and responsibilities of crew during refuelling or transfer operations

Hazards and safety precautions to be observed during refuelling or transfer operations

Methods of fuel oil tank content measurement

Refuelling and fuel transfer procedures applying to commercial vessels

Specific fuel consumption

Specific gravity

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control, legislation and policies

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Impact of refuelling on vessel safety may include:

Ignition of released fuel vapours

Loss of stability

Refuelling equipment may include:

Bunding

Bunker flag (B Flag)

Firefighting equipment

No smoking signs

Scupper plugs

Spill kit

Shut-down procedures may include:

Communications with fuel supplier

Valve closure

Refuelling records may include:

Log book

Oil record book

Port authority documentation

Emergency situations may include:

Fire

Hose rupture

Spillage

Appropriate authorities may include:

Environmental protection authority

Fire and emergency services

Port authority

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel 
Amount of fuel on board vessel is calculated and positioning of fuel is determined 
Impact of refuelling on vessel safety is determined 
Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures 
Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling 
Refuelling equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures 
Communication between all people involved in refuelling procedures is established 
Tank valves are opened as necessary and refuelling operations are performed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received 
Shut-down procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures 
Refuelling equipment is secured according to organisational procedures 
Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded according to organisational procedures 
Appropriate response is made to emergency situation according to organisational procedures 
All personnel are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure their safety, according to organisational procedures 
Waste containment measures are implemented to protect the environment 
Appropriate authorities are notified when applicable 
Incident is recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures 

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