Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate inboard and outboard motors, and to diagnose basic faults.
This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 12 metres. They could be working independently or as part a vessel crew.
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 | Operate inboard and outboard motors | 1.1 | Pre-start checks are performed on the motor |
1.2 | Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel, including a reserve, on board | ||
1.3 | Motor is started and stopped safely and correctly | ||
1.4 | Motor controls are used to manoeuvre the vessel safely to complete work tasks | ||
1.5 | Motor is operated within safe limits during normal manoeuvres | ||
2 | Secure vessel on completion of work task | 2.1 | Vessel is moored safely |
2.2 | Fuel system is closed down | ||
2.3 | Vessel is secured | ||
2.4 | Fuel is stored to minimise environmental and fire hazards where appropriate | ||
2.5 | Unserviceable equipment is reported and tagged out as unserviceable | ||
3 | Maintain inboard and outboard motors | 3.1 | Fuel filters are drained of excess water |
3.2 | Batteries and connections are maintained to ensure reliable electrical supply to the motor | ||
3.3 | Engine and gearbox oil is checked and lubrication is applied | ||
3.4 | Engine mounting gear is checked as necessary | ||
4 | Identify basic inboard and outboard motor faults | 4.1 | Operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors are identified |
4.2 | Electrical faults are identified, tagged out and reported | ||
4.3 | Motor propulsion faults are identified, tagged out and reported | ||
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. | |
Pre-start checks must include: | amount of fuel in the fuel tank appropriate fuel and oil cooling water intake submerged fuel hose connected, full and free of restrictions fuel tank depressurised motor attachment points water depth |
Starting a motor includes one of the following: | electric start pull start |
Propulsion faults include one or more of the following: | bent or broken propeller broken shear pin or drive spline fouling spark plugs |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Equipment Operations