Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems on a vessel up to 750 kW.
This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working 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 for sea | 1.1 | Fuels and lubricating fluids required for proposed voyage are acquired |
1.2 | Spares and stores required for proposed voyage are acquired | ||
1.3 | Flammable/explosive materials are stowed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements | ||
1.4 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in engine room are identified, risk assessed and corrective actions taken according to organisational practices | ||
1.5 | Pre-start checks are conducted on machinery and equipment according to organisational procedures and manufacturer specifications | ||
1.6 | Engines are started according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures | ||
1.7 | Starting faults are recognised and rectified according to manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures | ||
2 | Operate engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems | 2.1 | Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated within technical specifications |
2.2 | Main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated and monitored to ensure they are within operating limits specified by vessel procedures and manufacturer recommendations | ||
2.3 | Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled where possible | ||
2.4 | Accidental or operational discharge of polluting substances are recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures | ||
2.5 | Operational faults are recognised and rectified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures | ||
2.6 | Operational records are kept according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures | ||
2.7 | Appropriate action is taken when a malfunction or emergency occurs | ||
3 | Secure vessel after voyage | 3.1 | Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are shut down according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures |
3.2 | All damage and repairs requiring action are recorded according to organisational 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:
explaining:
method of propulsion plant reversal
operation of marine gearboxes
two- and four-stroke cycles of operation
identifying constructional parts of marine internal combustion engines
keeping running and maintenance logs
managing:
lubricating systems and preventing pollution of marine environment
cooling systems
pumping systems and preventing pollution of marine environment
stowage of flammable/explosive materials and refrigerant gases
operating:
refrigeration system
marine internal combustion engines within technical specifications
operating main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems within recommended parameters
operating and maintaining steering systems
preparing vessel and machinery for sea
recognising and rectifying operational faults
securing vessel and machinery after voyage.
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:
bilge pumping for vessels with several compartments
common faults:
in steering gear
of deck machinery
construction of heat exchangers
controllable pitch propellers (CPP) construction and operation
coolant circulation and thermostats
correct pressure and flow conditions
corrosion prevention
cross connections between:
bilge/ballast/seawater systems and fire main
seawater systems and bilge systems
dangers associated with:
back-flooding and methods to prevent back-flooding
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrol vapours
refrigerant gas leaks in confined spaces
diesel engine:
construction
operation
fuel injection, timing and control equipment
dry sump and wet sump lubrication systems and components
electrohydraulic steering gear
emergency steering
engine:
protection arrangements
performance and reasons for lack of performance
watchkeeping duties
environmental responsibilities, regulations and legislative requirements
gearbox fault identification and emergency operation
governor operation
hazards of refrigerants
heat exchanger, keel cooler and raw water cooling systems
lubrication and cooling:
of gearboxes
effects
lubricating oil system faults
method of propulsion plant reversal including CPP
own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults
preparations and checks necessary before sailing
pump capabilities and requirements for priming
refrigeration system and components
reverse/reduction gearbox operation
routine for operating and maintaining steering systems
seawater circulating systems
securing vessel after voyage
ship side valves
shutting down machinery
spares and stores required for proposed voyage
storage of LPG cylinders
testing:
steering gear
LPG detectors
turbo charging and supercharging arrangements
types and operation of deck machinery including basic hydraulic systems
types of:
gear trains
pumps and safety devices.
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. | |
Spares and stores include one or more of the following: | cleaning products and materials grease liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) machinery spare parts oils paint refrigeration gas tools, hand and power |
Flammable/explosive materials must include: | liquid fuels LPG refrigerant gas |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards include one or more of the following: | heavy objects securely lashed leaking fuel loose machinery guards slippery decks |
Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems include one or more of the following: | auxiliary equipment and associated spaces cooling systems 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 include one or more of the following: | accidental release of refrigeration gas excessive noise exhaust emissions loss of fuel and oil overboard pumping bilges |
Polluting substances include one or more of the following: | chemicals oils refrigeration gases sewage |
Operational records include one or more of the following: | ballast log maintenance logs oil record book running logs |
Emergencies include one or more of the following: | emergency steering failure of the main engine fire flooding |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C - Equipment Operations