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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan engine maintenance tasks
  2. Prepare for engine service
  3. Service engines and engine components
  4. Complete work

Range Statement

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Maintenance tasks include one or more of the following:

economiser cleaning

engine room rounds (daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checks)

greasing and oiling of machinery

inspection and maintenance of:

hatches, watertight doors ports and deadlights

hoists and lifting equipment

routine inspection of hand and power tools, measuring instruments and machinery tools

safe disposal of waste materials

scavenge space cleaning

soot blowing

surface preparation and painting


Performance Evidence

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 relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

assisting in maintaining and servicing marine:

cooling systems/components

batteries

engine mounting systems/components

exhaust systems/components

fuel systems/components

intake systems/components

lubrication systems/components

communicating with other personnel using effective:

listening techniques

questioning to confirm understanding

verbal and non-verbal language

confirming maintenance to be undertaken and identifying resource requirements with the officer in charge of the engineering watch

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge

identifying hazards and safety issues and reporting these to the engineering officer of the watch

identifying tools, equipment and materials required to undertake maintenance tasks

using electrical equipment safely and applying:

correct emergency procedures

different voltages in use on board

isolation procedures

precautions to prevent electric shock

safety precautions before commencing work

using painting, lubrication and cleaning materials, and equipment safely.


Knowledge Evidence

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 electrical principles covering voltage, current, resistance, power, magnetic and inductance

basic mechanical principles covering the concepts of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock

engine room cleaning procedure and relevant cleaning agents

engine room hazards and safety including:

electrical safety

gas testing

head of water/fluid

heat stress

high pressures

hot fluids

mechanical safety

noise

pollution

steam

toxic gases

ventilation

vibration

engine room machinery and equipment including:

air compressors

air start systems

bilge system, bilge pumps, bilge pick ups, bilge valves, bilge piping

engine protection devices (crankcase mist detectors)

hydraulic systems, power packs, rams and motors, directional control valves (DCVs)

oily water separators

pumps – positive displacement, centrifugal, axial flow

purifiers and clarifiers

refrigeration and air-conditioning plant

sewage treatment plant

slow speed, medium speed and high speed diesels

steering systems

osmosis plant

valves – globe and full flow, screw down non return, screw lift, butterfly, ball, relief, non-return, gate

water making (both fresh water generators and reverse)

manufacturer safety guidelines and shipboard instructions

purpose of isolation procedures and application of lock out tags

rights and responsibilities of individuals about lock out and tagging of plant and equipment

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies

routine maintenance and repair procedures

safe disposal of waste materials

surface preparation techniques, including:

abrasive blast cleaning

flame cleaning

hand and power tool cleaning

types, functions and limitations of marine:

cooling systems/components

engines

engine mounting systems/components

exhaust systems/components

fuel systems/components

intake systems/components

lubrication systems/components.