Required Skills

Avoid polluting the environment

Carry out calculations required when operating monitoring and evaluating the performance of engines on vessels

Identify problems that can occur during the operation of engines on vessels

Interpret and follow procedures for the operation monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines on vessels

Operate and maintain bilge and ballast systems according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

Read and interpret

equipment performance readings and instrumentation

safety data sheets SDSmaterial safety data sheets MSDS

vessel and machinery specifications machinery design drawings machine drawings operational manuals specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams

Recognise and report electrical hazards and unsafe equipment

Select and use tools required for operating monitoring and evaluating the performance of engines on vessels

Required Knowledge

Causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock

Hazards and problems that can occur during the operation and performance of engines propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions

Methods of providing air for combustion

National and international regulations IMO Conventions and Codes class rules applicable to the operation and performance evaluation of engines propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery on vessels

Nature and causes of typical malfunctions andor poor performance of engines propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery and the available methods for their detection and rectification

Procedures for

carrying out performance evaluation of engines propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery

testing and treating auxiliary boiler water machinery cooling water and lubricating oil

Principles and functions of machinery space monitoring and alarm systems

Principles and operational characteristics of

internal combustion engines

marine gas engines

steam turbines gearing and associated equipment as they apply to auxiliary systems

auxiliary boilers and associated equipment

Principles of

fuel systems

engine cooling and lubrication

marine control systems

thermodynamics and heat and heat engines relevant to detection identification and repair of faults

Principles of operation of hydraulic and electronic governors and overspeed trips

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS legislation policies and procedures

Safe function operation and maintenance of bilge and ballast systems

Safe operation of equipment including valves and pumps

Safe use and operation of electrical equipment including safety precautions before commencing work or repair isolation procedures emergency procedures and different voltages on board

Safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation and performance of engines propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery

Theory and preventative strategies for scavenge and uptake fires and starting airline crankcase and gearbox explosions

Typical SDSMSDS vessel and machinery specifications machinery design drawings machine drawings operational manuals specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams

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

producing reliable documentation

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 equipment and associated propulsion plant may be conducted or simulated

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 equipment and associated propulsion plant in actual or simulated emergency situations

direct observation of 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

Safety issues may include:

Engine and plant may include:

Engine and plant operational prerequisites may include:

Emergencies may include:

Tests may include: