Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems on a vessel.
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 | Prepare engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems for use | 1.1 | Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements |
1.2 | Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements | ||
1.3 | Engine is started according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements | ||
1.4 | Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified | ||
1.5 | Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation | ||
1.6 | Inability to start equipment is reported, and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel | ||
2 | Operate engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems | 2.1 | Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner |
2.2 | Performance and efficiency of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are monitored according manufacturer instructions | ||
2.3 | Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency | ||
2.4 | Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled | ||
2.5 | Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified | ||
2.6 | Action is taken to identify and rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency | ||
2.7 | Appropriate action is taken in the event of a malfunction or emergency | ||
3 | Complete operations | 3.1 | Equipment shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
3.2 | Engine, propulsion and auxiliary system operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to workplace procedures |
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:
arranging maintenance according to technical specifications
checking pressures, temperatures and revolutions during start-up and warm-up periods according to technical specifications
complying with vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations for start-up and making available fuel, lubricants, cooling water and air
identifying:
main difference between two- and four-stroke cycles of operation
major parts of marine internal combustion engines
marine propulsion systems components and explaining their functions
implementing safe and environmentally responsible work practices
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage
managing fuel systems safely according to regulations, manufacturer instructions and vessel procedures, so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment
operating:
lubricating systems according to established procedures and so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment
main propulsion plant auxiliary systems to ensure safe operating conditions
marine internal combustion engines within technical specifications
pumping systems according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations to ensure safety of operation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment
refrigeration system according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations to ensure safety of operation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment
outlining operation and servicing propulsion system within the technical specifications
preparing shut-down and supervising cooling down of engine according to vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations
reading and interpreting manufacturer specifications
recognising and repairing basic operational faults or organising maintenance assistance
testing steering arrangements according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations.
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:
air filters
back-flooding prevention
basic:
combustion process
governor operation
timing diagrams
bearing types, materials, installation, lubrication
causes of vibration and undue wear
circulating pumps
controllable pitch propellers
cooling systems including keel cooling/heat exchangers, circulating pumps, ship’s side valves, coolant circulation and thermostats
corrosion
couplings types, fittings, keys and keyways
drive systems, belts, clutches, motors, etc. of pumping systems
dual duty systems/cross connection
emergency procedures
engine watchkeeping
fault identification, maintenance, prevention of corrosion
fuel system fault-finding and possible emergency operation
fuel systems including petrol/diesel, carburettors/fuel injectors, common rail
gear box fault identification and emergency operation
glands, packing, seals
identification of components of refrigeration systems
injection pumps
inspection and checks of main and auxiliary machinery and associated spaces
instrumentation
keeping running and maintenance logs
lubricating systems including lube oil circulating systems, lube oil system components, general lubrication , cooling effects and lubrication system problems
main differences between two- and four-stroke cycles of operation
maintenance and inspection
marine two- and four-stroke:
diesel engines
petrol engines
major parts of marine internal combustion engines
operation of firefighting equipment in engine space
own ability and limits to rectify irregularities
power transmission operation
propeller and intermediate shafting alignment
pumping systems including fire/bilge/tank circulating systems
refrigeration systems including hazards of refrigerant gases
relevant environmental responsibilities, regulations and legislative requirements
rudder and stock support bearings
running checks
shaft seals and glands, packings
start-up and shut-down procedures
steering operation of hydraulic, cable, rod and gear
steering systems including rudder construction and rudder types
sterndrive and water jet drive units
strainers, mudboxes, foot valves
testing of steering and hydraulic systems
tiller arm attachment
turbo/supercharging
use of flexible materials, hoses
valve types:
construction and routine servicing
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.
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 including:
boots
gloves
hard hat
hearing protection
overalls
protective eyewear
respirator or face mask
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. | |
Pre-operational checks include one or more of the following: | checking coolants levels checking: filters fuel level starting system there is enough power available on switchboard and close isolator confirming correct pressures of auxiliary systems connections dip oil inspecting batteries and turning on isolator inspecting for leaks and faults inspecting safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts leads lines opening valves as appropriate |
Equipment includes one or more of the following: | auxiliary equipment and associated spaces cooling systems firefighting equipment fuel systems gearbox lubricating systems marine two- and four-stroke: diesel engines petrol engines propeller and immediate shafting alignment pumping systems refrigeration systems steering systems sterndrive and water jet drive units |
Environmental implications must include: | excessive noise and exhaust emissions loss of fuel and oil overside |
Basic operational faults include one or more of the following: | starting faults failure of: cooling systems fuel system lubrication systems gearbox faults pumping systems failure refrigeration systems failure steering failure |
Emergencies include one or more of the following: | failure of main engine fire flooding loss of steering |
Operational records include one or more of the following: | maintenance logs running logs |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C - Equipment Operations