Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MARL5010A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MARL5010A - Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers |
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Description | This unit involves the knowledge required to operate and maintain main steam propulsion plant and associated control systems on a commercial vessel. | ||
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 |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Interpret an energy balance diagram for a shipboard steam plant |
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Element: Explain construction and operation of marine high-pressure water boilers |
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Element: Explain construction and operation of a main propulsion steam plant |
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Element: Explain auxiliary machinery required to support operation of main propulsion steam turbines and boilers |
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Element: Explain configuration and operating principles of different steam distribution systems used in steam-powered vessels |
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Element: Explain operation principles of close feed systems used by boiler/turbine sets |
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Element: Explain feed and boiler water treatment |
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Element: Explain transmission of power from the steam turbine main engine to the propeller |
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Element: Explain procedures for preventing and responding to fires and explosions specific to steam propulsion plant |
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