Employability Skills Summary forTDM40207 Certificate IV in Transport & Distribution (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 1)
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the maritime industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Establish and implement vessel's engine room communication systems and procedures Listen to and interpret verbal information related to the operation, maintenance and management of the hull, propulsion and auxiliary plant and systems on a coastal vessel of less than 1,500kW propulsion power Read and interpret maritime regulations, engineering drawings, gauges and instrument readings, vessel's safety management system, vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, etc. Speak clearly and directly on diverse and complex matters related to vessel's engine room operations, maintenance and management Write documents including reports on vessel and engine room operations and maintenance, safety incident reports, entries in vessel's engine room records, etc. Negotiate complex issues with others in the course of vessel operations Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour Interpret and record observations and equipment with multilingual crew (where applicable) Use engine room communication equipment |
Teamwork | Provide leadership to engine room personnel on the vessel Manage the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise on board the vessel Motivate crew members Assist crew members to achieve and maintain competency Manage the avoidance and prevention of harassment of others on the vessel Collaborate with crew members in the course of vessel operations Manage crew members of different ages, genders, race, religion, political persuasion, etc. |
Problem solving | Identify and solve or report complex problems arising in the course of engine room operations and maintenance Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of engine room operations including hazards and risks and take appropriate action (e.g. strategies for the avoidance of engine room fire and explosion, avoidance of hazards in the engine room space, etc.) Manage hazards and risks in complex and diverse situations (e.g. engine room hazards, crew working in confined spaces, engine room operations in heavy weather and seas, etc.) Use advanced diagnostic and analysis techniques required when managing maintenance program for propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems on a coastal vessel of less than 1,500kW propulsion power in conjunction with the master and other crew members Use mathematics to solve problems such as calculations related to engine and equipment performance and maintenance, safe working limits of equipment and calculations related to electrical system operations, fault finding and maintenance |
Initiative and enterprise | Modify activities dependent on differing work situations and contingencies such as changes in the weather and sea conditions, plant and equipment breakdown and emergency situations including fire, flooding or failure of steering or propulsion or auxiliary systems Take appropriate initiatives in complex and diverse situations such as those above Manage engine room responses to any changes in vessel's equipment, standard operating procedures and the vessel's working environment |
Planning and organising | Establish operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures for the engine room on the vessel, including safety management system and emergency procedures Establish and implement systems and procedures for maintaining compliance with regulations and codes of practice Establish and implement Engine Room Resource Management Strategy (where applicable) Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance Collect, manage and interpret information needed to plan and organise engine room operations Organise and plan own management activities as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Manage time and priorities in the course of management activities on the vessel |
Self-management | Interpret and apply regulations, survey requirements, standard procedures and codes of practice as they apply to the engine room operations on a vessel, including OH&S, environmental protection, security and SOLAS requirements Establish and follow own work plans and schedules Evaluate and monitor own work and performance as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 |
Learning | Plan and organise learning and assessment activities for engine room personnel on a vessel, including emergency drills, safety and security awareness training, and continuing professional development of crew members Manage adaptation of crew members to any changes in the vessel's systems, equipment, procedures and the vessel's operating environment (e.g. sea and weather conditions) Instruct, coach or mentor other crew members on the vessel Contribute to the assessment of the competency of other crew members Assist in creating a learning environment on board the vessel Adapt own competency to any changes in the vessel type, its equipment and its operating environment Update own knowledge and skills required for engine room management activities |
Technology | Operate complex equipment and systems including propulsion and auxiliary systems, and other engine room equipment and systems, etc. on vessels of less than 1,500kW Establish and implement operational and maintenance systems for the vessel's hull, propulsion and auxiliary systems, safety equipment and various engine room facilities Establish safety management system and OH&S procedures for use and maintenance of engine room plant, equipment and facilities Manage the preventative and remedial maintenance of vessel's hull, structures and engine room plant, equipment and tools on vessels of less than 1,500kW |
