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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Pre-operational checks include one or more of the following:	checking coolants levels checking: filters fuel level starting system there is enough power available on switchboard and close isolator confirming correct pressures of auxiliary systems connections dip oil inspecting batteries and turning on isolator inspecting for leaks and faults inspecting safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts leads lines opening valves as appropriate

Equipment includes one or more of the following:	auxiliary equipment and associated spaces cooling systems firefighting equipment fuel systems gearbox 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

Environmental implications must include:	excessive noise and exhaust emissions loss of fuel and oil overside

Basic operational faults include one or more of the following:	starting faults failure of: cooling systems fuel system lubrication systems gearbox faults pumping systems failure refrigeration systems failure steering failure

Emergencies include one or more of the following:	failure of main engine fire flooding loss of steering

Operational records include one or more of the following:	maintenance logs running logs

Performance Evidence

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

arranging maintenance according to technical specifications

checking pressures, temperatures and revolutions during start-up and warm-up periods according to technical specifications

complying with vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations for start-up and making available fuel, lubricants, cooling water and air

main difference between two- and four-stroke cycles of operation

major parts of marine internal combustion engines

marine propulsion systems components and explaining their functions

implementing safe and environmentally responsible work practices

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

managing fuel systems safely according to regulations, manufacturer instructions and vessel procedures, so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment

lubricating systems according to established procedures and so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment

main propulsion plant auxiliary systems to ensure safe operating conditions

marine internal combustion engines within technical specifications

pumping systems according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations to ensure safety of operation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment

refrigeration system according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations to ensure safety of operation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment

outlining operation and servicing propulsion system within the technical specifications

preparing shut-down and supervising cooling down of engine according to vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations

reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications

recognising and repairing basic operational faults or organising maintenance assistance

testing steering arrangements according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations.

Knowledge Evidence

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

back-flooding prevention

combustion process

governor operation

timing diagrams

bearing types, materials, installation, lubrication

causes of vibration and undue wear

circulating pumps

controllable pitch propellers

cooling systems including keel cooling/heat exchangers, circulating pumps, shipâ€™s side valves, coolant circulation and thermostats

couplings types, fittings, keys and keyways

drive systems, belts, clutches, motors, etc. of pumping systems

dual duty systems/cross connection

emergency procedures

engine watchkeeping

fault identification, maintenance, prevention of corrosion

fuel system fault-finding and possible emergency operation

fuel systems including petrol/diesel, carburettors/fuel injectors, common rail

gear box fault identification and emergency operation

glands, packing, seals

identification of components of refrigeration systems

injection pumps

inspection and checks of main and auxiliary machinery and associated spaces

instrumentation

keeping running and maintenance logs

lubricating systems including lube oil circulating systems, lube oil system components, general lubrication , cooling effects and lubrication system problems

main differences between two- and four-stroke cycles of operation

maintenance and inspection

marine two- and four-stroke:

major parts of marine internal combustion engines

operation of firefighting equipment in engine space

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities

power transmission operation

propeller and intermediate shafting alignment

pumping systems including fire/bilge/tank circulating systems

refrigeration systems including hazards of refrigerant gases

relevant environmental responsibilities, regulations and legislative requirements

rudder and stock support bearings

shaft seals and glands, packings

start-up and shut-down procedures

steering operation of hydraulic, cable, rod and gear

steering systems including rudder construction and rudder types

sterndrive and water jet drive units

strainers, mudboxes, foot valves

testing of steering and hydraulic systems

tiller arm attachment

turbo/supercharging

use of flexible materials, hoses

construction and routine servicing

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