MARL5011A - Demonstrate basic knowledge of ships and ship routines
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MARL5011A Demonstrate basic knowledge of ships and ship routines
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to the work of Marine Engineering Watchkeepers on commercial vessels greater than 750 kW forms part of the requirements for the Certificate of Competency Marine Engineer Watchkeeper issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe engineering watch on a commercial vessel.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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:
providing accurate and reliable information
providing appropriate level of detail in responses.
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 basic knowledge of ships and ship routines can be demonstrated
technical reference library with current publications on commercial shipping
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.
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 demonstrating basic knowledge of ships and ship routines
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:
Access information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations
Assess own work outcomes and maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices
Identify and determine appropriate ways of responding to malfunctions and emergency situations in daily watchkeeping operations
Identify, interpret and process numerical and graphical information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations
Identify methods and procedures needed to implement watchkeeping duties on commercial vessels
Read and interpret written instructions, procedures and information relevant to watchkeeping duties
Required Knowledge:
Bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms
Bridge resource management systems
Causes of groundings, collisions and casualties
Composition of bridge/engine room management team
Enclosed spaces
Engineering watchkeeping procedures and practices
Fatigue management principles and techniques
Functions of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators
Hierarchy and organisational structure of shipboard personnel
Key international and Australian standards relating to shipping
Key shipping authorities and organisations
Maritime communication techniques
Navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping
Personal and social responsibilities on board ship
Procedures for dealing with malfunctions and emergencies
Rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics
Sections of IMO STCW Convention and Codes and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with watchkeeping principles, arrangements, procedures, roles and responsibilities
Signs of fatigue
Types of ships and key features of ships
Watch handover procedures
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) 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.
Ship types may include:
Bulk carrier
Container
General dry cargo
Passenger
Ro-ro
Tanker
Shipping terms may include:
Hogging
Panting
Pounding
Racking
Sagging
Key personnel may include:
Crew
Master
Officers
Shipping organisations and authorities may include:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Classification societies
International Maritime Organisation
National Maritime Safety Committee
State and territory marine authorities
Personal and social responsibilities may include:
Alcohol and drug abuse
Discipline
Finance
Health and fitness
Hygiene
Relationships
Safety
Engine room resource management principles may include:
Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources
Assertiveness and leadership
Considering team experience
Effective communication
Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
Personal task and workload management techniques may include:
Coordination
Managing resource constraints
Managing time constraints
Personnel assignment
Planning
Potential malfunctions and emergencies may include:
Accidents
Breakdowns
Collisions
Explosion fire
Flooding
Groundings
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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
Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed
Terms used to quote size of a ship are used appropriately
Plate materials and joining methods used in ship construction are detailed
Basic principles of watertight integrity are identified and applied
Shipping terms are applied to describe characteristics of commercial vessels
How atmosphere in engine room spaces may be hazardous is detailed
Procedures for obtaining permission to enter engine room spaces are outlined
Administrative procedures applying to work in engine room after normal hours are outlined
International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined
National legislation and IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment are outlined
Requirements of ISM Code and safety management system are outlined
Qualifications and experience requirements for key personnel on a ship are outlined
Personal and ship certificates, and other documents required to be carried on board ship by international conventions, how they are obtained, how they may be verified and period of their legal validity are identified
Roles and functions of key national and international shipping authorities and organisations are outlined
Purpose of surveys and dry-docking of ships are explained
Roles and responsibilities of personnel on board ship are clarified
Organisational structure, lines of responsibility and communication on board ship are outlined
International maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation concerning shipboard personnel and training are clarified
Daily work and shipboard routines relating to engineering watchkeeping are outlined
Personal and social responsibilities of personnel on board ship are confirmed
Established marine engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined
Operational procedures and requirements for main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
Operational procedures and requirements for monitoring the performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
Procedures for identifying, rectifying and reporting problems associated with performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
Basic operation, monitoring and maintenance of shafting installations and propeller systems is detailed
Engine room resource management principles and procedures required for a safe engineering watch are outlined
Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate action to be taken in the event of fire or accident are clarified
Requirements for recording activities and incidents that occur during keeping an engineering watch are detailed
Fatigue management strategies for engine room management team are identified
Personal task and workload management techniques appropriate for an engineering watchkeeper are outlined
Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified
Correct response and required action relating to potential malfunctions and emergencies in main propulsion and auxiliary systems are detailed
Regulatory requirements and reporting requirements for incidents and emergency situations outside watchkeeper limits of responsibility are confirmed
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