Application
This unit applies to the work of a Marine Engineer Class 3.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 | Follow safe work practices | 1.1 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures relevant to maintaining shipboard machinery and equipment are complied with |
1.2 | Safety hazards are identified and reported according to safety and vessel procedures | ||
1.3 | Prior to use, tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance activities for correct operation and safety are checked according to safety and vessel procedures | ||
1.4 | Before commencing maintenance activities, isolation precautions are implemented according to safety and vessel procedures | ||
2 | Maintain marine pumps | 2.1 | Maintenance requirements for pump are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
2.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining pump are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
2.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
2.4 | Pump is disassembled, inspected and serviced according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
2.5 | Pump is reassembled and tested according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
2.6 | Performance of pump is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
3 | Maintain valves | 3.1 | Maintenance requirements for valve are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
3.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining valve are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
3.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
3.4 | Valves are removed for maintenance according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation | ||
3.5 | Valve is disassembled and valve maintenance is performed according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation | ||
3.6 | Valves are reassembled and tested according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation | ||
4 | Maintain air compressors | 4.1 | Maintenance requirements for air compressor are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
4.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining air compressor are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
4.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
4.4 | Air compressor is disassembled and inspected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
4.5 | Air compressor is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
4.6 | Performance of air compressor is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
5 | Maintain heat exchangers | 5.1 | Maintenance requirements for heat exchanger are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
5.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining heat exchanger are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
5.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
5.4 | Heat exchanger is disassembled and inspected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
5.5 | Heat exchanger is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
5.6 | Performance of heat exchanger is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6 | Maintain diesel engines | 6.1 | Maintenance requirements for diesel engine are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
6.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools, measuring instruments and equipment for maintaining diesel engine are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
6.4 | Diesel engine components are disassembled and inspected for wear and deterioration according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6.5 | Routine maintenance on diesel engines is performed according to manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6.6 | Diesel engine components are refurbished, as required, according to manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6.7 | Specialised tools and measuring instruments are used to maintain and refurbish diesel engines/components according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6.8 | Diesel engine is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
6.9 | Performance of diesel engine is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
7 | Maintain turbochargers | 7.1 | Maintenance requirements for turbocharger are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
7.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining turbocharger are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
7.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
7.4 | All components of turbocharger are disassembled and inspected for wear and deterioration according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
7.5 | Turbocharger is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
7.6 | Performance of turbocharger is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
8 | Inspect marine boilers | 8.1 | Inspection requirements for marine boiler are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
8.2 | Appropriate procedures for inspecting marine boiler are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
8.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform inspection activities | ||
8.4 | Marine boiler is inspected for repair or general maintenance according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
8.5 | Performance of marine boiler is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
9 | Inspect marine refrigeration units | 9.1 | Inspection requirements for marine refrigeration unit are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
9.2 | Appropriate procedures for inspecting marine refrigeration unit are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
9.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform inspection activities | ||
9.4 | Marine refrigeration unit is inspected for repair or general maintenance according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
9.5 | Performance of marine refrigeration unit is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
10 | Maintain marine lubricating systems | 10.1 | Inspection and maintenance requirements for lubricating systems are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
10.2 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform inspection and maintenance activities | ||
10.3 | Purifier maintenance procedures are applied according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
10.4 | Components of lubricating system are inspected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
11 | Maintain and repair deck machinery | 11.1 | Maintenance and/or repair requirements for deck machinery are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation |
11.2 | Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining and/or repairing deck machinery are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
11.3 | Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities | ||
11.4 | Deck machinery maintenance and/or repair procedures are implemented according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
11.5 | Deck machinery is tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures | ||
11.6 | Performance of deck machinery is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures |
Required Skills
Required Skills: |
Carry out cargo operations according to cargo plan or other documents and established safety rule/regulations, equipment operating instructions and shipboard stowage limitations |
Establish and maintain effective communications during loading and unloading |
Handle dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo to comply with international regulations, recognised standards and codes of safe practice |
Identify and solve problems associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo |
Monitor and anticipate problems and risks associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo |
Monitor use of equipment in loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo |
Read, interpret and apply instructions, regulations, procedures and information associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo |
Required Knowledge: |
Ballast management issues and procedures |
Cargo handling documentation requirements |
Cargo lifting equipment and safe working loads |
Container position numbering |
Effect of cargo, including heavy lifts, on the seaworthiness and stability of the vessel |
Effects of different types of cargo operations on vessel trim and stability |
Effects on cargo handling of sea conditions, wind and weather |
Effects on stability during loading and discharging operations including heeling moments from gear and loads |
Methods of caring for various types of cargo |
Methods of handling various types of cargo |
Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminal-based cargo handling equipment and facilities |
Principles of cargo care |
Procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights, capacities, stowage factors |
Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations |
Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and cargo handling legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures |
Safe handling, stowage and securing of cargo including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo, and their effect on the safety of life and the vessel |
Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels |
Typical cargo handling problems and hazards, and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions |
Typical types and sizes of shipping containers |
Usual methods of container packing, loading and discharging, stowage, dunnaging |
Various types of cargo likely to be carried; their peculiar characteristics, liability to damage, decay or deterioration; their measurements, hazards and problems; appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions |
Ways of restricting vessel stress levels within permitted levels within permitted limits during loading/discharging cargo |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include: ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge initiating timely action in response to defects or damage. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to: industry-approved marine operations site where maintaining and repairing shipboard machinery and equipment can be conducted tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace. In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals. |
Method of assessment | Practical assessment must occur in an: appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or appropriate range of situations in the workplace. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit: direct observation of the candidate maintaining and repairing shipboard machinery and equipment direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. | |
Pumps may include: | Axial Centrifugal Gear Reciprocating Screw |
Serviced may include: | Dismantling rod and gears, seals, bearings and relief valve Identifying wear and deterioration Measuring wear in cylinders, neck rings and rods Protecting finished surfaces Removing: gland packing studs, intact and broken Replacing and adjusting seals |
Valves may include: | Ball Butterfly Check Diaphragm Gate Globe: screw down non return screw lift |
Valve maintenance may include: | Examining seats, valves, spindles and glands Gland packing: selection removal repacking Lapping valves and seats Machining valves and seats |
Air compressor is disassembled and inspected may include: | Coolers and cooling passages Lubricating systems Piston and rings Suction and delivery valves and seats |
Heat exchanger is disassembled and inspected may include: | Corrosion Erosion Fouling Leakage Provision for tube expansion |
Diesel engine components are disassembled and inspected may include | Bearings Cooling system Crankshaft alignment Liners Lubrication system Pistons Rings Valves |
Routine maintenance on diesel engines may include: | Air intake system: inspecting and changing air filters inspecting turbocharger to make sure there is no fouling of compressor blades from crankcase gases Cooling system: fluid level checks coolant sampling for trending analysis draining, flushing and refilling system when required Emissions systems: inspecting crankcase ventilation systems, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems and diesel particulate filters (if so equipped) Exhaust system: inspecting for leaks, corrosion, wet stacking Fuel system: changing fuel filters, fuel injectors checking water separators Lubrication: checking levels changing oil, oil filters taking oil samples for trending analysis to optimise oil change intervals and to detect engine wear Mechanical systems: inspecting resilient engine mounts and torsional couplings generally inspecting for leaks, wear or deterioration Operating systems: downloading data from digital engine management system to note and review alarm conditions Valves and heads: inspecting, adjusting and recording valve train wear for trending analysis inspecting and recording cylinder head wear for trending analysis |
Diesel engine components are refurbished may include: | Air start valves Cylinder heads Exhaust valves Fuel injectors Relief valves |
Components of turbocharger may include: | Air casing Air filters Bearings Diffuser Gas inlet grid Impeller Inducer Nozzle ring Rotor Volute |
Inspection requirements for marine boiler may include: | Fire side Water side |
Inspection requirements for marine refrigeration unit may include: | Compressors Condensers Evaporators Expansion valves Oil separators |
Components of lubricating system may include: | Settling tank System bearings System filters |
Deck machinery may include: | Cranes Lifeboat davits and gear Mooring winch Winch Windlass |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.