Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MARL5002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MARL5002A - Apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics |
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Description | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply basic principles of marine engineering thermodynamics to perform calculations and to explain the operation of marine machinery, including engines, compressors, steam plants, refrigeration and air-conditioning units. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to the work of Marine Engineering Watchkeepers on commercial vessels greater than 750 kW and forms part of the requirements for the Certificate of Competency Marine Engineer Watchkeeper issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
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: Explain common thermodynamic principles |
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Element: Calculate properties of gas during expansion and compression |
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Element: Explain methods of heat transfer |
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Element: Explain enthalpy and apply to mixture calculations |
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Element: Explain steam plants and calculate thermal efficiency |
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Element: Explain operation of internal combustion engine cycles |
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Element: Explain operating cycle of reciprocating air compressors |
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Element: Explain operating cycle of refrigeration and air conditioning plant |
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Element: Apply linear, superficial and volumetric expansion equations to calculate expansion of liquids and metals |
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