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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for operation
   • Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures
   • Routine pre-operational checks of auxiliary machinery systems are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
2. Operate auxiliary machinery systems
   • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
   • Auxiliary machinery systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
   • Performance of auxiliary machinery system operations are monitored
   • Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of auxiliary machinery systems are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
   • Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures
   • Faults or malfunctions are rectified and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures
   • Procedures to be undertaken in emergencies are recognised and implemented
3. Complete operations and check auxiliary machinery systems
   • Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
   • Operational records are completed as required according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

Required Skills

Required Skills

Maintain records of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery systems and any related safety incidents

Monitor and evaluate performance of auxiliary machinery systems

Operate all equipment

Read and interpret manufacturer instructions for the operation of auxiliary machinery systems maritime regulations rules and instructions

Recognise when the performance of auxiliary machinery systems is unsatisfactory or outside specified limits and take appropriate action

Recognise problems that may occur with auxiliary machinery systems and take appropriate preventative and remedial action

Required Knowledge

Alarm panels

Auxiliary systems materials and construction

Causes of deck machinery faults

Characteristics of auxiliary machinery systems

Closing devices and remote shut offs

Dangers associated with operating shipboard auxiliary machinery systems and related hazard prevention strategies

Drive systems belts clutches and motors

Electrohydraulic steering gear

Emergency operation in electrical or hydraulic failure

Emergency shut offs and closures

Fire detection and fire alarm systems

Fixed firefighting installations including CO foam and water mist

Function of grease lubricating oil

Hydraulic systems including steering gear

Identification of refrigeration system components faults in refrigeration systems

Instrumentation used

Methods for controlling and managing operation of shipboard auxiliary machinery systems

Operation of deck machinery

Problems associated with auxiliary machinery systems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Procedures for monitoring and evaluating performance of auxiliary machinery systems

Pumps and pumping systems for bilge fire fuel oil freshwater and seawater systems

Refrigeration cycle plant and its operation

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

Relevant sections of commonwealth state and territory maritime regulations National Standard for Commercial Vessels NSCV

Requirements for waste management and pollution control under the MARPOL Convention from auxiliary machinery systems

Rudder and stock support bearings glands packing and seals

Rudder construction and rudder types

Safe operation practices working procedures

Safeguards and protective devices for deck machinery

Simple hydraulic circuits

Strainers mudboxes and foot valves

Terminology of materials technology

Types of fixed firefighting systems including gas and foam flooding systems pumps and associated safety devices refrigerant

Winches and windlass

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 being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities or faults awareness of ones surroundings and changes to these surroundings 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 auxiliary machinery systems up to kW 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 auxiliary machinery systems up to kW 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

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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.
Auxiliary machinery systems must include:	Cargo discharging or loading systems Commercial refrigeration and freezer plants Compressed air Control air systems Deck machinery Hydraulics Fire, bilge and ballast pumping systems Fixed gas and foam firefighting systems Fresh water generation Fuel and lubricating oil purification systems Sewage treatment Steering system including rudder
Emergencies must include:	Loss of: control air pressure electrical power Failure of steering system Hydraulic failure
Operational records must include:	Log books Maintenance records Plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures Relevant maritime authority documentation relating to operating auxiliary machinery systems Standard operating procedures from the organisation’s safety management system

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