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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare vessel for sea
  2. Operate and monitor steam engine and steam auxiliary machinery
  3. Shut down steam engine
  4. Carry out maintenance of steam plant

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.

Personal protective equipment includes one or more of the following:

chemical resistant gloves and apron

ear protection (muffs or plugs)

eye protection

fire-resistant clothing

hard hat head protection

respiratory devices

thermally insulated gloves

working protective gloves

Hazards and potential hazards include one or more of the following:

chemical hazards

excessive noise

hot exposed pipes

lack of machinery guards

leakage of:

fuel

gas

manual handling hazards

obstructions and defects in work area

poor illumination of work area

rubbish and combustibles in work area

thermal hazards

Pre-start checks must include:

checks of cooling water supply and system

essential fittings

firefighting equipment

fuel supply/heat source system

identifying and managing hazards and maintenance problems

operation and position of steam engine valves

selecting PPE

Means of communication includes one or more of the following:

bell systems

telegraphs

voice pipe

Marine steam plant components include one or more of the following:

boiler controls and safety devices

condensers

cylinder cocks

economisers

feed water controls

feed water heaters

lever driven long stroke feed pump

lubricators

operational controls

short stroke pump

steam plant instrumentation (gauges)

vacuum pumps (air pumps)

valve gear

Steam engine auxiliary equipment includes one or more of the following:

blower

feed water pump

generator

injectors

valves

water treatment systems

whistle

Operating log includes one or more of the following:

chemical treatment

maintenance/repair requirements

status and operation

test results

time in use

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

emergency procedures instructions

maintenance notices, records and requests

operational instructions, policies and procedures, records and user log books

Maintenance requirements include one or more of the following:

bilge pumps

cooling water valves

gauge glasses

safety valves

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

carrying out lubrication processes on an item of steam plant

communicating effectively with others when operating and monitoring performance of an item of steam plant

completing documentation related to operating and monitoring performance of an item of steam plant

identifying and assessing steam plant defects and deficiencies, and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment according to workplace procedures

implementing contingency plans for emergency situations

monitoring performance of an item of steam plant

operating an item of steam plant

providing required amount of detail in reports and recordkeeping

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to operating and monitoring an item of steam plant

recognising problems that may arise when operating and monitoring an item of steam plant and taking appropriate action

selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) that conforms to industry and WHS/OHS standards.

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:

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

applicable legislation relating to steam plant and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines and codes of practice

basic principles of steam plant operation, monitoring devices and auxiliary systems

lubricants including open steam engine oils, enclosed crankcase steamengine oils, compounded steam cylinder oils and non-compoundedsteam cylinder oils

methods for:

adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

operating and monitoring performance of auxiliary steam plant equipment

identifying equipment defects and assessing them for appropriate action

PPE required when operating an item of steam plant and procedures for its use

procedures for:

operating and monitoring an item of steam plant

managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring performance of an item of steam plant

maintaining, cleaning, lubricating and servicing an item of steam plant

procedures to be followed in an emergency when operating an item of steam plant

relevant licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation during and after operation and monitoring of performance of an item of steam plant

steam plant controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

typical problems that can occur with an item of steam plant and related action that should be taken to repair, isolate, replace, report and record faulty equipment.