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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Read, interpret and apply information in engineering publications and documentation

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

National and international regulations IMO Conventions and Codes including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the operation maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment on vessels of unlimited propulsion power

Relevant OHampS legislation policies and procedures

Principles of effective communication

Standard nautical vocabulary as described in IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases

Established written verbal and nonverbal marine engineering communication practices

Protocols and procedures for communicating with others on board vessel

Established engineering practice for the operation checking maintenance and repair of marine plant machinery equipment and systems

Relevant OHampS and antipollution legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

Marine engineering communication techniques including barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them

The various tools typically available for communication between the bridge engine control room and main engine room

Relevant industrial award requirements as they relate to shipboard engineering personnel responsibilities obligations and entitlements

Techniques for communicating effectively with a multilingual crew

Typical communication problems and appropriate action and solutions

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Give and receive verbal orders instructions and information provided by senior crew members

Read and interpret written orders instructions and information provided by senior crew members

Read and interpret engineering specifications and drawings

Read and interpret engineering information available through gauges computer screens and various performance indicators

Use the standard nautical vocabulary as described in the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases publication

Recognise and interpret nonverbal communication

Interpret and apply established communication practices including standard marine terms and phrases

Identify and solve problems and barriers that may arise during communication and take appropriate action based on available information

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

Select and use appropriate communication and bridge equipment

Evidence Required

TDMMEB USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

TDMME707B USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Effectively and accurately communicate with others in English using written verbal and nonverbal methods

b

Use established marine engineering vocabulary when communicating with others on board a vessel

c

Read and interpret engineering publications specifications instructions and other documents relevant to officers duties

d

Use available tools to communicate between the bridge engine control room and main engine room

e

Use a computer to enter and retrieve engineering information during duties

f

Use effective communication when providing training instruction and feedback on work performance to engine room crew

g

Communicate effectively with multilingual crew when performing duties

h

Identify typical communication problems and take appropriate action

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

obtaining interpreting and applying information during engineering duties

communicating with others including passengers on board vessel during normal engineering duties and emergency situations

identifying and evaluating communication problems and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to communication methods

assessing the effectiveness of communication

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of maritime regulations

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

ISM Code safety management system procedures quality procedures and work instructions on the operation of shipboard plant machinery and equipment

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TDMMEB USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

TDMME707B USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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job procedures and work instructions

relevant vessel manufacturers instructions and specifications relating to shipboard plant machinery and equipment and directions on equipment capability and limitations

environmental protection procedures

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify communication problems in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

participate in a range of exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively during engineering duties in a range of typical operational situations that may occur on board a vessel of unlimited propulsion power andor

b

communicate during engineering duties on an operational commercial or training vessel of unlimited propulsion power

Range Statement

TDMME707B USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with mandatory rules and regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders, and ensuring that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, the classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently within broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of English communication principles and established marine engineering practice to the use and interpretation of engineering publications, manuals and instructions across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational engineering contexts on board vessel. Defined accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the effective communication and understanding is involved

d.

Work requires:

1

some responsibility for maintaining own ability and that of others to effectively use English in written and oral form, when performing engineering duties. This includes applications in the course of supervision and control of personnel, hazard minimisation, interpreting engineering performance of plant and equipment, and responding to operational situations and related decision making

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Communication in English may be demonstrated:

1

during engineering duties on board any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Effective communication in English may be required:

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible conditions of sea, weather and loading

3

while underway

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TDMME707B USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

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SCOPE

b

Effective communication in English may be required:

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4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

6

during engineering maintenance operations

7

when in dry dock

c

Communication in English may include:

1

reading and interpreting engineering publications, instruction manuals and manufacturer's specifications

2

reading and interpreting engineering drawings and charts, including electric, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic circuit diagrams and drawings

3

applying standard drawing symbols together with appropriate instrumentation and process control terms when describing the actions and functions of marine equipment and plant

4

orally giving and receiving information, instructions and directions in the course of engineering duties

5

writing engineering reports and completing running sheets and other engineering documentation relevant to the performance of engineering duties

6

entering information into a computer using a keyboard and other relevant peripheral equipment

7

retrieving and printing information from a computer using a keyboard and other relevant peripheral equipment

8

sketching engineering drawings and engineering control loops as required in the course of typical engineering duties

9

using the various tools available to communicate between the bridge, engine control room and main engine room

10

providing training, instruction and feedback on work performance to engine room crew

d

Documentation and records may include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

2

vessel's and company's planned operational and maintenance procedures and instructions

3

vessel's safety and emergency contingency plans and procedures, including relevant sections of the SOLAS Convention

4

anti-pollution and environmental protection regulations and procedures, including relevant sections of the MARPOL Convention

5

marine engineering publications and manuals

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SCOPE

d

Documentation and records may include:

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machinery and vessel manufacturer's specifications, instructions and recommended procedures

7

vessel's survey as it relates to shipboard plant, equipment and machinery

8

relevant sections of national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders and class society rules dealing with shipboard machinery maintenance and repair

9

operational and maintenance logs, running sheets and records, including computer databases of running information and maintenance records

10

instructions of relevant maritime authorities and classification societies concerning shipboard machinery operations, maintenance and repair

h

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of national and international regulations,

2

MARPOL and SOLAS Conventions as they relate to engineering operations, maintenance and repair

3

relevant OH&S and anti-pollution legislation

4

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory engineering standards