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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for operation
   • Routine pre-operational checks of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
   • Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are calibrated or set up correctly
   • Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and risk is assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
2. Operate propulsion unit, engine systems and support services
   • Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures
   • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
   • Controls of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are operated in a safe and controlled manner
   • Performance and efficiency of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services operations is monitored
   • Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
   • Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
   • Procedures to be undertaken in the event of emergencies are recognised and implemented
3. Complete operations and check propulsion unit, engine systems and support services
   • Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
   • Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are reported according to organisational procedures
   • Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
   • Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

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.
Propulsion unit and engine systems must include:	ancillary systems and controls bow and stern thrusters units controllable pitch propellers (CPP) diesel engines engine systems and controls gearing systems hydraulic systems and controls performance indicators power generating units and controls propeller shafting arrangements pumps and pumping systems safety alarm systems speed and fuel consumption indicators steering gear
Support services include one or more of the following:	air conditioning systems air starting systems bilge systems cooling water systems fire detection and suppression systems fuel pumps, lines and tanks lubrication systems refrigeration systems steering gear systems waste management and pollution control systems water pumping systems
Emergencies must include:	fire or explosion flooding loss of: propulsion electrical power steering
Operational records must include:	instructions of relevant maritime authorities log books operational orders from the organisation’s safety management system plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NCSV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code related to operation of propulsion plants and ancillary equipment.

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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:

carrying out necessary calculations associated with managing propulsion unit

communicating effectively with other personnel

keeping records of monitoring and operation of safety and fire detection/suppression equipment, and any required remedial action

maintaining records of operation and maintenance of propulsion unit, ancillary power units, equipment and any related safety incidents

monitoring and evaluating performance of propulsion unit, ancillary power units and equipment

reading and interpreting:

manufacturer instructions for operation of propulsion systems and auxiliary systems

maritime regulations, rules and instructions

recognising problems that may occur with remote control of propulsion unit, ancillary power units and equipment, and taking appropriate preventative and remedial action

recognising when performance of propulsion unit or ancillary power units and equipment is unsatisfactory or outside specified limits and taking appropriate action

working collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers during vessel operations.

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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:

characteristics of propulsion units, ancillary power units and equipment including operational limits, vessel stopping distances and turning circles at various draughts, speeds and conditions of loading

dangers associated with operation of shipboard ancillary power units and related hazard prevention strategies

marine engineering terms

methods for controlling and managing operation of shipboard propulsion units, ancillary power units and equipment

principles of operation and control of various shipboard emergency systems

problems associated with remote control of propulsion unit, ancillary power units and equipment and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

procedures for monitoring and evaluating performance of propulsion unit, ancillary power units and equipment

relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code

relationship between vessel speed and fuel consumption, including meaning of economical revolutions per minute (RPM) and its application

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies

requirements for waste management and control systems under the MARPOL Convention

Sequence of required action when power unit becomes overloaded.

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