REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Sections of the IMO STCW Code and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with the keeping of an engineering watch

Relevant OHampS pollution control legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

The duties and responsibilities of a watchkeeper engineer on both manned and UMS vessels with respect to safety of personnel and vessel when taking over keeping and handling over a watch

The principles and procedures for the operation and maintenance of a vessels main and auxiliary systems including start up normal running shut down and emergency situations

The layout of a typical engine room and the functions of all systems and components found therein including their purposes and relationships with other systems including

a

the main engine systems

b

the systems of the boiler and waste heat unit

c

the diesel alternator systems

d

the turboalternator systems

e

the systems and controls of the engine control room

f

the ancillary systems of the engine room

g

common operating parameters of fluids within the engine room and state correct responses to abnormal values

h

the location function and operation of all safety and protection devices including all alarms shut downs and engine room escape routes including an awareness of the risks associated with defective or bypassed machinery protective devices

i

the location function and operation of main and auxiliary machinery monitoring devices

j

the types of steering gears commonly employed their components the regulations governing their use and testing procedures

k

an understanding of single failure criterion and how steering gear systems fulfil this criterion

l

typical transmission systems from the main propulsion engine to the propeller including typical clutches found along a typical drive line and explain how emergency operation may be achieved

Malfunctions and defects in the main and auxiliary systems and components systems their symptoms and possible consequences and methods of correcting andor compensating for them

Safe working practices for machinery and enclosed spaces including

a

safe practices for isolating main and auxiliary machinery prior to work commencing

b

hazard minimisation and control during work at sea in heavy weather at anchorage in port or during dry dock

The working principles of fire prevention detection and fighting including

a

actions that should be carried out if a fire is detected and

b

actions that should be carried out if it is decided to use a fixed installation to combat a major fire especially if CO is to be used

Watchkeeping records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company and regulatory authorities

Basic supervisory teamwork and communication skills as they relate to the responsibilities of an officer on the engineering watch including

a

communication skills required in simulated and real engine room operations

b

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

c

teamwork in simulated and real engine room operations including start up normal running shut down and emergency situations

d

basic supervisory skills required when acting as team leader in simulated and real engine room operations including start up normal running shut down and emergency situations

Elementary principles of internal combustion engine cycles, including:

a

the operating principles of two stroke and four stroke internal combustion engines

b

the Otto diesel and dual combustion cycles

c

Methods for calculating mean effective pressure using an indicator diagram

d

the indicated power formula

e

specific fuel consumption and thermal efficiency

f

the ideal cycle and air standard efficiency

g

the effects of insufficient minimum and excess air on combustion

The operating cycle of refrigeration and related problems on refrigeration plant performance including

a

the principles of refrigeration

b

the refrigeration cycle as a pressureenthalpy diagram

c

the properties of refrigerants used in refrigeration plants

d

refrigeration effect and plant capacity

e

ways of calculating the refrigeration effect and condition of vapour after expansion using refrigeration tables

The psychrometric chart and the cycle of operation and working principles of airconditioning plants including the meaning of psychrometric terms such as relative humidity dry and wet bulb temperatures

Procedures for the operation of the main and auxiliary systems and components in warm through start up manoeuvring normal running emergency and shut down situations

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

Basic principles of operation of boilers and steam systems including

a

understanding of how combustion occurs in a boiler and related safety procedures including the importance of purging a boiler and other safety precautions taken when firing a boiler

b

principles of boiler operation in normal and emergency situations

c

typical feed systems for marine boilers including all components normally found in such systems

d

a basic understanding of the various fittings mounted on boilers including

i

the common operating routines of local water level indicators including methods of blowing a gauge glass clearing blockages and overhaul of these devices

ii

the effects of blockages in the water steam and drain cocks of water level indicators

e

how a boiler is flashed up from cold and put on line

f

the purpose of all alarms and shut downs incorporated in a marine boiler

g

typical configurations of and describe the operating principles applying to the various steam distribution systems found aboard vessel

h

the checks which should be made regularly during routine turbine operation

Basic principles of operation of turbine systems including

a

the methods of turbine control including safety devices

b

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

c

the construction and operation of auxiliary steam turbines

d

procedures for emergency operation of a steam turbine

e

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

The causes symptoms means of preventing detecting and extinguishing fires and the correct procedures to be taken upon their detection including

a

scavenge fires

b

crankcase explosions in both diesel and dual fuel engines

c

starting airline explosions

d

the risks of continued service with an isolated waste heat unit

Operating precautions for main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems to ensure operational performance is in compliance with the bridge orders technical specifications survey requirements and established safety and antipollution rules and regulations

Basic principles of diesel engine operations to a level suitable for an engineer in charge of an engineering watch including

a

typical starting air and manoeuvring systems of diesel engines including all components normally found therein

i

starting methods of marine diesel engines and how propulsion manoeuvring is achieved

ii

requirements for diesel engines for propulsion power generation and emergency use

iii

methods of reversing direct reversing engines with their interlocks and other safety arrangements

iv

common faults and appropriate action to be taken with startingmanoeuvring systems

b

typical diesel engine lubrication systems including

i

all components normally found therein

ii

normal operational pressures and temperatures which should be expected

iii

methods of lubricating the principal components of a marine diesel engine with its associated gearing andor chain drives including common lubrication faults symptoms causes and actions to be taken with such faults

c

the operating principles and adjustments of diesel engine fuel injection equipment including common service faults symptoms and causes of diesel fuel injection problems and appropriate actions

d

means of pressure charging diesel engines including common service faults and give appropriate actions to these faults and emergency operation and isolation procedures

e

different methods of cooling marine diesel engines including common requirements of cooling

f

common faults and appropriate action to be taken with cooling of diesel engines

g

the causes of crankcase and airline explosions scavenge and uptake fires

Basic thermodynamics as it relates to the responsibilities of an engineer watchkeeper including

a

basic thermodynamic properties of common working fluids

b

methods of heat transfer and related problems

c

principles of heat transfer by conduction convection and radiation and their application to marine systems

d

elementary principles of steam plants

e

basic steam plant cycles and explain the function of each component

f

the combustion process and the calorific value of fuels

g

airfuel ratio and the significance of excess air on combustion

h

the operating cycle of single stage reciprocating airconditioners including methods for calculating the mass of air delivered

i

clearance volume its effect on volumetric efficiency and methods of calculating the volumetric efficiency

j

advantages of multistaging and intercooling

k

meaning of gauge and absolute pressure

l

temperature and temperature scales

m

SI units and common thermodynamic terms and principles

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Read interpret and apply instructions procedures and information relevant to the role and responsibilities of an engineer watchkeeper

Select and use appropriate internal and external communications equipment during watchkeeping duties

Work as a leader and member of the bridge team during watchkeeping duties

Take appropriate initiatives related to the protection of the environment during watchkeeping duties

Interpret and apply practices during watchkeeping duties

Communicate effectively with others on watchkeeping issues arrangements and requirements

Modify activities dependent on differing vessel contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems that may arise during watchkeeping duties and report problems and issues and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate hazards and risks that may arise during watchkeeping duties and take appropriate action

TDMMFB MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

TDMMF3107B MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Implement engineering watchkeeping arrangements and procedures

b

Fulfil engineering watchkeeping responsibilities

c

Take appropriate action in the event of an engine room malfunction arising during a watch

d

Communicate effectively with others in the course of watchkeeping duties

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

maintaining a safe engineering watch

identifying and evaluating watchkeeping problems and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to engine room and bridge management procedures

applying safety precautions relevant to engineering watchkeeping operations

dealing with engine room malfunctions and emergencies arising during an engineering watch

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of IMO STCW Code and AMSA Marine Orders

OHampS and pollution control regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

ISM Code safety management system procedures quality procedures and work instructions on the keeping of an engineering watch

environmental protection procedures

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TDMMFB MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

TDMMF3107B MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify engine room malfunctions and emergencies in accordance with manufacturers instructions statutory requirements and company procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Work is managed controlled and completed systematically with required attention to detail

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 maintain the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations andor

assist in maintaining the seaworthiness of a vessel in a range of operational situations either

i

using a simulator meeting the requirements of Section A I of the IMO STCW Code over an appropriate range of simulated loading and operational situations

ii

in appropriate practical situations on an operational commercial or training vessel possibly during seatime training

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

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

c.

Work involves:

1

d.

Work requires:

1

a

Vessel may include:

1

b

Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures may be implemented:

1

2

3

4

VARIABLE

b

Watchkeeping arrangements and procedures may be implemented:

(continued)

5

while anchoring or mooring

6

7

c

Watchkeeping principles (as laid out in the AMSA Marine Orders) include:

1

2

3

d

Propulsion plant configurations may include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

e

Main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems may include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

i

ii

iii

iv

v

VARIABLE

e

Main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems may include:

(continued)

vi

on-board air compressors and compressed air and control air systems

vii

viii

7

f

Fatigue management strategies may include:

1

2

3

4

g

Emergencies may include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

h

Potential hazards during operation of main and auxiliary systems may include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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10

VARIABLE

h

Potential hazards during operation of main and auxiliary systems may include:

(continued)

11

unsecured machinery, components or equipment

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13

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15

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17

18

i

may include:

1

2

3

4

5

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8

j

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

2

3