Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Outline layout of engine room and functions of auxiliary machinery in engine room | 1.1 | Layout of a typical engine room is outlined |
1.2 | Types and functions of auxiliary machinery found in an engine room are explained |
1.3 | Location, function and operation of all safety devices found on main and auxiliary machinery and within engine room, including shut downs and engine room escape routes is outlined |
1.4 | Common operating pressures and temperatures of fluids within engine room are identified and how to respond to abnormal parameters is clarified |
2 | Explain duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer during a watch | 2.1 | Duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer with respect to safety of personnel and vessel during and taking over the watch are clarified |
2.2 | Importance of ensuring all events related to machinery are recorded in the log is explained |
2.3 | Duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer in prevention and extinction of fire in machinery spaces are clarified |
2.4 | Duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer in relation to prevention of flooding and avoidance of pollution are clarified |
2.5 | Routine duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer with respect to safe operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery are clarified |
2.6 | Duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer on an unmanned machinery space (UMS) vessel are clarified |
2.7 | Procedure for familiarising oneself on joining a new vessel is clarified |
3 | Recognise key features, applications and treatment of fuels, lubricants and chemicals used on board vessels | 3.1 | Types, properties, applications and treatments of various fuels used on board vessels are outlined |
3.2 | Procedures to be followed before and during fuel bunkering are clarified |
3.3 | Types, properties, applications and treatments of various lubricants used on board vessels are outlined |
3.4 | Uses and safe handling methods for various types of chemicals used on board vessels are outlined |
3.5 | Fuel system layout including fuel treatment method is detailed |
3.6 | Working principle, construction and safe operation of purifiers and clarifiers is explained |
4 | Explain operation and maintenance of typical pumping systems used on board vessels | 4.1 | Basic working principles, components and properties of different types of pumps are outlined |
4.2 | Types of heat exchangers, their basic working principles and applications are outlined |
4.3 | Correct operation and maintenance of pumps and heat exchangers is detailed |
4.4 | Key features of bilge, cargo and ballast pumping systems are outlined |
4.5 | Types, operating principles and requirements for oily-water separators or similar equipment are outlined |
4.6 | Other approved methods of disposing of oily water are identified |
4.7 | Procedure for completing oil record book is clarified |
5 | Explain operation and maintenance of marine air compressors | 5.1 | Types, characteristics, components and applications of various compressors used on board vessels are compared and contrasted |
5.2 | Correct pre-operational checks, starting procedure, safe operation and basic maintenance required for air compressors are detailed |
5.3 | Potential safety hazards associated with compressed air are identified |
5.4 | Locations of all mountings, safety devices, alarms and shut downs on compressors, air receivers and compressed air systems are identified and their functions are outlined |
5.5 | Different requirements and production methods for control air, method of production and special requirements for a breathing apparatus compressor, are clarified |
6 | Explain different types, safe operation and testing of steering gear commonly used on board vessels | 6.1 | Essential statutory regulations covering operation of steering gear are established |
6.2 | Operation of different types of steering gear used on board vessels is clarified |
6.3 | Working principle of variable delivery pumps used in steering gear is explained |
6.4 | Location of all alarms and safety devices associated with steering gear is identified and their functions are outlined |
6.5 | Process for testing steering gear and monitoring its performance is explained |
7 | Explain operation of an evaporator | 7.1 | Why ‘fresh water’ may have to be produced from seawater is explained |
7.2 | Function, construction and operation of evaporators is explained |
7.3 | Correct starting procedure, safe operation and basic maintenance required for an evaporator is clarified |
7.4 | Process for testing the evaporator and monitoring performance is explained |
7.5 | Treatment of distillate for domestic purposes is outlined |
7.6 | Quality necessary if water being produced by a distiller is to be used for human consumption is outlined |
8 | Explain basic operation of marine refrigeration systems | 8.1 | Properties of an ideal refrigerant are listed |
8.2 | Refrigerants commonly used on board are listed and reason for their use is clarified |
8.3 | Basic construction and operation of a marine refrigeration system is explained |
8.4 | Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary actions to prevent damage in marine refrigeration systems is confirmed |
8.5 | Personal safety and environmental hazards associated with CFCs and ozone depleting substances are identified |
9 | Explain basic operation of marine air-conditioning and ventilation systems | 9.1 | Basic construction and operation of marine air-conditioning and ventilation systems in routine and emergency situations is explained |
9.2 | Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary actions to prevent damage in marine air-conditioning and ventilation systems is confirmed |
10 | Explain basic operation of marine gas turbines | 10.1 | Basic flow of air and gas through a simple cycle marine gas turbine is outlined |
10.2 | Materials and construction of compressor, combustion system and turbine in a single and two-shaft design turbine are detailed |
10.3 | Basic controls required for the control and protection of the plant are outlined |
10.4 | Accessories necessary for safe operation are listed |
11 | Explain types, safe operation and maintenance of deck machinery | 11.1 | Types, basic construction and operation of deck machinery are outlined |
11.2 | Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary actions to prevent damage in deck machinery is confirmed |