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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Initiate start-up and shutdown operations of low powered diesel engines
  2. Maintain output of low powered diesel engines
  3. Respond to irregularities

Required Skills

Required skills

carrying out emergency shutdown and normal shutdown for short and longterm periods including checks and isolation to organisational requirements

carrying out the startup from both warm and cold conditions to standby or full operating condition including pre and post startup checks

monitoring aspects of the engine and system condition including

abnormalities

emissions

expansion

flows

fuel efficiency

fuel or oil leaks

levels

noise

pressure

speeds

temperatures

vibrations

operating high medium and slow speed diesel engines including the associated systems

battery power generation and use

control

cooling

fuel such as diesel oil or marine diesel oil

lubrication

purification transfer and storage

starting and stopping

operating the engine in various modes including

emergency modes of operation

local manual operation

monitoring and setting restrictions on remote operation

Literacy skills used for

reading and completing documents for enterprise and authorities

reading and recording operating parameters

reading manufacturer technical information

reading statutory regulations

Numeracy skills used for

reading pressure temperature and fluid levels

Required knowledge

alarm and emergency shutdown parameter values

different types of diesel engines and their variations likely to be encountered

engine and system operating instructions

factors to optimise fuel efficiency

government requirements affecting operations and MARPOL compliance

method of operation of control systems

operating parameters and values

principles relating to

operation of marine diesel engines sufficient to recognise malfunction implement initial corrective action and seek advice

safe operation and propulsion of a vessel

procedures relating to

sequence and timing of operations and adjustments

response to alarms and emergencies affecting engines including contingency plans

fuel isolation procedures and likely hazards

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

operate start up and shut down low powered diesel engines and respond appropriately to irregularities

ensure that preparations for the operations are complete

start up shut down monitor and operate engines in a safe manner

maintain steady running of the engine and comply with alarm acceptance procedures

carry out adjustment and regulation of engine including to achieve optimal fuel efficiency

carry out alteration of output as required

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

principles of operation of marine diesel engines sufficient to recognise malfunction implement initial corrective action and seek advice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

operational diesel engine and system

operation procedures and policies

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of practical demonstration

practical exercises

project work

written or oral shortanswer testing

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

sea survival, fire fighting at sea and first aid techniques

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

applying animal welfare ethics and procedures

controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

reducing energy use

reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).

Operations may include:

emergency shutdown to minimise damage

fuelling and lubrication requirements are met

operate under direct instruction for malfunctioning engine system

manual adjustment of controls to correct minor deviation

monitoring of remote operation

start-up and shutdown of engine as a routine with the system functioning correctly.

Engine may include:

diesel engines burning diesel oil or marine diesel oil as the power source for the propulsion of the vessels, and the power source for an auxiliary system.

Parameters may include:

flow

levels

pressure

speeds

temperature.

Monitored may include:

checks

frequency

fuel requirements, including energy efficiency

inspections

noise

oil or fuel leaks

scope

tests

timing.

Schedules may include:

enterprise requirements and procedures

manufacturer information

onboard management requirements

parameters and instructions.

Actionto be taken in the event of irregularities includes:

adjustment of engine and systems

appropriate investigative techniques and safety procedures

fuel and lubrication transfer contained and disposed meeting MARPOL requirements

informing authority.