Required Skills

Access diagnostic information related to marine steam turbines

Assess own work outcomes and maintain knowledge of current codes standards regulations and industry practices

Explain basic operation of marine steam turbines and

Identify and apply relevant solutions to problems that can occur when operating steam propulsion plant and associated systems on a steam vessel

Identify and interpret diagnostic information and perform mathematical calculations related to operating repairing and maintaining marine steam turbines

Identify methods procedures and materials needed for operating maintaining and repairing marine steam turbines

Impart knowledge and ideas through verbal written and visual means

Read and interpret manuals technical specifications safety data sheetsmaterial safety data sheets and manufacturer guides related to operating maintaining and repairing marine steam turbines

Required Knowledge

Basic principles of operation of main steam propulsion and auxiliary systems on a steam vessel including

methods of turbine control including safety devices

symptoms causes effects and actions to be taken with defects of auxiliary steam turbines

construction and operation of main and auxiliary steam turbines

procedures for emergency operation of a steam turbine

Established engineering practice and procedures for operating shipboard steam propulsion plant and associated systems in warmthrough manoeuvring start up normal running emergency and shut down situations

Fundamental principles of steam propulsion systems and boilers

Hazards and problems that can occur when operating steam propulsion plant and associated systems and appropriate preventative and remedial action

Methods of lubricating the principal components of a marine steam propulsion turbine and its associated gearing and evaluating common faults including common lubrication faults symptoms causes and actions to be taken with such faults

Operational characteristics and performance specifications for different types of steam propulsion plant and associated systems on a steam vessel of unlimited propulsion power

Procedures for reading interpretation of readings and indications of the performance of steam propulsion plant and associated systems

Typical operating precautions for steam propulsion plant and associated systems to ensure operational performance is in compliance with bridge orders technical specifications survey requirements and established safety and antipollution rules and regulations

Types properties tests applications and treatment of fuels lubricants and solventschemicals used on board a steam vessel including a basic understanding of the working principles construction maintenance and safe operation of centrifuges filters and other treatment devices

Units of measurement

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS legislation and policies

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

providing accurate and reliable information

providing appropriate level of detail in responses

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 basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers can be demonstrated

diagrams specifications and other information required for performing basic calculations related to marine steam turbines

technical reference library with current publications on basic marine steam turbines

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 demonstrating basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers

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

Marine steam turbines may include:

Warming-through procedures may include:

Safety devices may include:

Auxiliary machinery may include:

Steam distribution systems may include:

Fires may include: