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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

Required Skills

Required Skills

Carry out lubrication processes on an item of steam plant

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

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

Identify and assess steam plant defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report isolate repair or replace identified defective equipment according to workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for emergency situations

Monitor performance of an item of steam plant

Operate an item of steam plant

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to operating and monitoring an item of steam plant

Recognise problems that may arise when operating and monitoring an item of steam plant and take appropriate action

Select and use required PPE conforming to industry and WHSOHS standards

Required Knowledge

Applicable legislation relating to steam plant and nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines and codes of practice

Basic principles of steam plant operation monitoring devices and auxiliary systems

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 event of an emergency when operating an item of steam plant

Relevant licensing legislative regulatory or certification requirements

Relevant WHSOHS 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

Evidence Required

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

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

providing required amount of detail in reports

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

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 and maintaining a steam engine up to kW and steam auxiliary equipment 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 and maintaining a steam engine up to kW and steam auxiliary equipment

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Personal protective equipment may include:

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 may include:

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 may 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 may include:

Bell systems

Telegraphs

Voice pipe

Marine steam plant components may include:

Boiler controls and safety devices

Condensers

Cylinder cocks

Economisers

Feed water controls

Lubricators

Operational controls

Short stroke pump

Steam plant instrumentation (gauges)

Vacuum pumps

Valve gear

Steam engine auxiliary equipment may include:

Blower

Feed water pump

Generator

Injectors

Valves

Water treatment systems

Whistle

Operating log may include:

Chemical treatment

Maintenance/repair requirements

Status and operation

Test results

Time in use

Documentation may include:

Emergency procedures instructions

Maintenance notices, records and requests

Operational:

instructions, policies and procedures

records and user log books

Maintenance requirements may include:

Bilge pumps

Cooling water valves

Gauge glasses

Safety valves