Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MARC024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MARC024 - Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and perform basic maintenance on a reciprocating steam engine up to 750 kW nominal propulsion power according to relevant workplace practices and codes of practice. It includes operating controls, monitoring performance and maintaining operational condition of reciprocating steam engines and steam auxiliary equipment during use.This unit applies to engine workers working in the maritime industry as a Marine Engine Driver Steam.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements. Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where these are not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicates workplace conditions where operating and maintaining a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment can be conducted. Resources for assessment include access to: relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry when operating and maintaining a steam engine Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. |
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Competency Field | C – Equipment Operations |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare vessel for sea |
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Element: Operate and monitor steam engine and steam auxiliary machinery |
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Element: Shut down steam engine |
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Element: Carry out maintenance of steam plant |
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