1

Prepare for operation

1.1

Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures

1.2

Routine pre-operational checks of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

2

Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

2.1

Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures

2.2

Marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner

2.3

Performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems operations is monitored

2.4

Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel

2.5

Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures

2.6

Faults or malfunctions are rectified where possible and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures

2.7

Restrictions are applied to operations if necessary and are agreed to with the Master

2.8

Procedures to be undertaken in of emergencies are recognised and implemented

3

Complete operations

3.1

Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

3.2

Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

Required Skills:

Carry out necessary calculations associated with managing marine internal combustion engines and associated systems including calculating:

areas and volumes of various shapes and circumference of circles

calibration tables

lubricating oil and fuel oil consumption, rate of fuel consumption (RFC), specific fuel consumption (SFC), effects on RFC and fuel requirements due to change in vessel speed or voyage deviations

relationship between vessel speed and fuel consumption, including the meaning of economical RPM and its application

tank capacities and pumping capacities for filling and emptying

Maintain records of operating and maintaining marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and any related safety incidents

Read and interpret:

manufacturer instructions for operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

maritime regulations, rules and instructions

Read and monitor various gauges and instruments to evaluate the performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

Recognise problems that may occur with marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and take appropriate preventative and remedial action

Recognise when performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems is unsatisfactory or outside of specified limits and take appropriate action

Required Knowledge:

Characteristics of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems including operational limits

Control systems

Cooling water system and components

Crankcase explosions and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Dangers associated with operating shipboard marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and related hazard prevention strategies

Engine protection arrangements

Force diagrams

Fuel system including pumps and injectors

Lubricating oil systems and components

Materials and construction techniques of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

Methods for controlling and managing the operation of shipboard marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

Pollution control measures under relevant local, state, territory and commonwealth legislation

Problems associated with marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Procedures for monitoring and evaluating performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

Relationship between vessel speed and fuel consumption, including the meaning of economical RPM and its application

Relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations and NSCV

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies

Requirements under MARPOL Convention for emission control from internal combustion engines

Sequence of required action when there is a major fault on main propulsion engine

Technological changes in engine and control system designs

Turbocharging systems

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:

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

awareness of surroundings and changes to these surroundings.

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 operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW 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 operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW

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.

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.

Associated systems must include:

Air start

Control systems

Cooling system

Duel fuel systems

Exhaust systems

Lubrication systems

Monitored may include:

Conducting performance tests

Reading gauges and instruments

Responding to alarms

Emergencies must include:

Explosion

Failure or major fault in propulsion engines and associated control systems

Fire

Loss of:

bridge control

electrical supply

propulsion power

steering

Major breakdowns

Operational records must include:

Log books

Maintenance records

Operational orders from organisational safety management system

Plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures

Relevant maritime authorities documentation relating to operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems