MARC001
Complete engine room tasks


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform tasks to support the operation of marine internal combustion engines, marine propulsion systems, vessel machinery and auxiliary systems.

This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan tasks

1.1

Work plan is developed and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by plan, according to organisational procedures

1.2

Timelines, jobs and work priorities are confirmed with Master and other relevant authorities, when applicable

2

Conduct refuelling operations

2.1

Tank levels are correctly measured and reported pre and post fuelling operations

2.2

Fuel capacity is calculated

2.3

Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2.4

Safety boundary and signage for refuelling operation are accessed and used

2.5

Fire and spill prevention systems are correctly deployed

2.6

All personal protective equipment is accessed and used

2.7

Refuelling operations are performed safely and effective communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safety and integrity of vessel and crew

2.8

Appropriate action is taken to handle incidents arising during fuelling operations according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

3

Maintain stock and consumables

3.1

Stock levels and consumables are monitored and maintained at required levels

3.2

Stock and consumables are reordered as required

3.3

Records of stock inventories and consumables are maintained and discrepancies are identified

4

Perform general housekeeping tasks

4.1

Housekeeping tasks are clarified against work plan

4.2

Appropriate equipment for specific tasks is determined, prepared and used

4.3

Housekeeping tasks are performed and assessed against task requirements

4.4

Procedures for handling, storing and disposing of cleaning liquids are implemented according to regulatory requirements

5

Stow and manage flammable and explosive materials

5.1

Hazards related to flammable and explosive materials are identified

5.2

Suitability of stowage areas is verified against regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

5.3

Procedures for safe handling and stowage of flammable and explosive materials are implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational practices

6

Prepare simple reports

6.1

Requirements for simple reports are identified

6.2

Information is prepared according to organisational procedures

6.3

Calculations for fuel consumption and voyage duration are completed

6.4

Information is assessed for accuracy, currency and relevance for inclusion in report

6.5

Report is written using appropriate terminology

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

assessing information and data for relevance

completing all work to specification

conducting refuelling

converting:

units to multiples of base units

fractions to decimals

keeping running and maintenance logs

performing calculations involving:

volume and capacity of regular shaped tanks

consumption of fuel and lubricating oil, hourly fuel consumption, theoretical steaming times and distances

performing calculations to determine the area of a circle

sequencing tasks

using relative density/specific gravity to convert quantity in litres and volume to mass

writing simple reports.


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

common SI units such as kilogram, tonne, litre and metre

identification of hazardous goods

principles of simple report writing

procedures and requirements for cleaning and housekeeping

safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) practices, including hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control options.


Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.


Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

bunding

firefighting equipment

personal protective clothing and equipment

scupper plugs

signage

spill kit

Incidents include one or more of the following::

fire

spillage on board

spillage over the side

Stock and consumables include one or more of the following:

anodes

batteries

cleaning material and equipment

filters

fuel

lubricants

paint

spare parts

water

Housekeeping tasks include one or more of the following:

correct disposal of waste

correct storage of:

tools

equipment

chemicals

general cleaning

pumping of bilges

removal or lashing of loose items

Flammable and explosive materials include one or more of the following:

battery generated gases

chemicals

fuels

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

lubricating oils

oil soaked rags (spontaneous combustion)

Simple reports include one or more of the following:

breakdown reports

maintenance logs

repair requests and reports

running logs


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

C – Equipment Operations