Required Skills

Arrange maintenance according to technical specifications

Check pressures temperatures and revolutions during startup and warmup periods according to technical specifications

Comply with vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations for startup and making available fuel lubricants cooling water and air

Identify

main difference between two and fourstroke cycles of operation

major parts of marine internal combustion engines

marine propulsion systems components and explain their functions

Implement safe and environmentally responsible work practices

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

Operate

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

Outline operation and servicing of propulsion system within the technical specifications

Prepare shutdown and supervise cooling down of engine according to vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations

Read and interpret manufacturer specifications

Recognise and repair basic operational faults or organise maintenance assistance

Test steering arrangements according to manufacturer instructions operational procedures and regulations

Required Knowledge

Air filters

Backflooding prevention

Basic

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 coolingheat exchangers circulating pumps ships side valves coolant circulation and thermostats

Corrosion

Couplings types fittings keys and keyways

Drive systems belts clutches motors etc of pumping systems

Dual duty systemscross connection

Emergency procedures

Engine watchkeeping

Fault identification maintenance prevention of corrosion

Fuel system faultfinding and possible emergency operation

Fuel systems including petroldiesel carburettorsfuel 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 fourstroke cycles of operation

Maintenance and inspection

Marine two and fourstroke

diesel engines

petrol engines

Major parts of marine internal combustion engines

Operation of firefighting equipment in engine space

Power transmission operation

Propeller and intermediate shafting alignment

Pumping systems including firebilgetank circulating systems

Refrigeration systems including hazards of refrigerant gases

Relevant environmental responsibilities regulations and legislative requirements

Rudder and stock support bearings

Running checks

Shaft seals and glands packings

Startup and shutdown 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

Turbosupercharging

Use of flexible materials hoses

Valve types

construction and routine servicing

WHSOHS requirements and work practices

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

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

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

industryapproved marine operations site where operating engine and propulsion and auxiliary systems on a vessel can be conducted

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 andor 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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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 operating engine and propulsion and auxiliary systems on a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS 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

Personal protective equipment may include:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Equipment may include:

Environmental implications may include:

Basic operational faults may include:

Emergencies may include:

Operational records may include: