Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine responsibilities of an Engineer Class 2 in relation to auxiliary machinery of a vessel
- Commonwealth, state/territory and local legislation and regulations, which relate to auxiliary machines and systems in terms of safety, repairs and pollution, including implementation, is identified
- Safe operating practices for all steam plant are examined and standing orders as to their operation are prepared or modified
- Procedures for establishing engine room staff who are fully conversant with safe practices for operation and maintenance of auxiliary machines and systems are outlined
- Assess material properties and their application to engine room situations
- Properties of materials and how these can be determined by simple tests are explained
- Common methods for non-destructive testing (NDT) and their application to auxiliary machinery and components are outlined
- Common non-metallic materials used in the marine industry are assessed and their properties, applications and restrictions on usage are explained
- Common metallic materials used in marine industry, their applications, failure mechanisms and methods to limit or reduce failures are assessed
- Outline procedure for sampling and carrying out onboard and laboratory tests on fuel and lubricants
- Importance and implications of continual monitoring of quality of fuel oils and lubricants in efficient operation of machinery are explained
- Procedures for onboard testing for fuels and lubricants are clarified
- Laboratory tests that may be conducted on fuels and lubricants and how results can be interpreted and utilised as part of a maintenance program are detailed
- Explain pre-treatment of residual fuel and servicing of contaminated fuel and lubricants
- Operation of centrifugal separators is outlined and factors that affect optimum separation are analysed
- Procedures for dealing with contamination of oils by water, fuel or solid debris including recognition of dangerous levels and possible consequences, are clarified
- Symptoms, causes, effects and methods of treatment of oils that have become infected by bacteria are identified
- Function and operation for onboard fuel blender and alternative fuel treatments are explained
- Assess operational problems with pumps and pumping systems handling sea water
- Procedure for evaluating pump or pumping system, including heat exchangers and methods of locating cause of problems that affect output and performance, is clarified
- Operation of a self-priming system used on bilge, ballast or cargo pumping arrangements is explained
- Different types of distillation plants used on ships are compared and contrasted taking into account operation, performance, problems and applications
- Main reasons for corrosion in sea water systems and regions most affected are explained
- Operation of corrosion prevention systems fitted to pumping systems is assessed
- Apply fault-finding procedures for air compressors and compressed air systems
- Effects of common faults on operation of single and multi- stage compressors are interpreted
- Reasons for and effects of high levels of oil or water in compressed air are explained
- Effects of operating air compressors on synthetic lubricating oils are explained with regards to carbon formation and water contamination of the oil
- Procedures for inspecting and maintaining air receivers and associated fittings are clarified
- Outline construction, installation and operation of steering gears, stabilisers and bow thrusters
- Construction, installation and operation of hydraulic steering gear is explained
- Construction and operation of stabilisers is explained
- Construction and operation of bow thrusters is explained
- Normal alarms and safety devices fitted to steering gears for all classes of vessel are identified
- Auto and manual changeover procedures are analysed in the event of faults occurring in a steering gear
- Oil changing and air purging procedures for a steering gear are clarified
- Fault finding procedures for steering gear are clarified
- Procedures for change over to alternative systems of power or control of steering gear are clarified
- Assess common faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Symptoms, effects and remedial action for common faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems are assessed
- Pumping down, leak test, gas charge and oil charge procedures are clarified
- Functions and operation of all components of refrigeration and air conditioning plant are analysed
- Correct procedures for recovery of refrigerants from refrigeration systems are implemented
- Outline pollution prevention regulations and operation of equipment
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) regulations are identified and their implications for marine engineers and ship operators are explained
- Operation of modern oily water separators, oil content monitors and how they comply with MARPOL regulations are explained
- Operation of typical sewage plants and regulations controlling their usage are explained
- Operation of incinerators, material that may legally be burned and monitoring devices is explained
- Explain basic operation of marine gas turbines
- Basic flow of air and gas through a simple cycle marine gas turbine is outlined
- Materials and construction of compressor, combustion system and turbine in a single and two-shaft design turbine are outlined
- Basic controls required for control and protection of plant are outlined
- Accessories necessary for safe operation are identified
- Explain shafting arrangement of vessel
- Different shafting arrangements found on vessels from main engine to propeller are outlined
- Performance of different couplings and coupling bolts is assessed
- Arrangement of a stern tube is completed
- Procedure to mount and unmount propeller on tail shaft is clarified
- Different shaft bearings, couplings, sealing and lubrication arrangements of transmission system are identified
- Explain types, operation, and maintenance requirements of steam turbine machinery found in larger vessels
- Types of steam turbines, their location, and typical operating conditions of temperature and pressure are explained
- Common operational problems associated with steam turbine plants, symptoms and effects of these problems and possible remedies are outlined
- Process of warming-through and shutting down turbine plant is explained
- Maintenance requirements for achieving optimum performance of an auxiliary steam turbine plant are outlined