1

Follow instructions to monitor engine-room machinery and equipment

1.1

Propulsion unit and auxiliary machinery are monitored according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

1.2

Deviations are identified and reported according to organisational procedures

1.3

Unsafe conditions and potential hazards are recognised, and risk is assessed and reported according to organisational procedures

1.4

Unsafe conditions and hazards are rectified according to organisational procedures

1.5

Effective communication is maintained with the officer of the watch on matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel

1.6

Procedures for relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed

2

Respond to potential emergency situations

2.1

Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer of the watch

2.2

Alarms are recognised and reported

2.3

Control measures to minimise the emergency are implemented

2.4

Containment procedures are applied where appropriate

2.5

Appropriate safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment is used according to organisational procedures

2.6

Emergency is eliminated where possible, and if not practical, actions are taken to control the emergency

2.7

Appropriate firefighting equipment is identified to carry out firefighting operations

Required Skills:

Communicate effectively with officer of the watch on matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

Conform to established procedures and practices in taking initial action on becoming aware of the emergency or abnormal situation

Maintain the integrity of emergency alarm systems at all times

Monitor and anticipate hazards and risks that may arise during engine watchkeeping duties

Monitor propulsion and auxiliary machinery according to instructions during watchkeeping duties

Recognise potential hazards, assess risks and report them to the officer of the watch

Respond to engine orders given by officer of the watch

Use internal communications and alarm systems

Required Knowledge:

Alarms associated with engine room machinery and their meaning

Correct use of monitoring equipment used in the engine room

Emergency duties and alarm signals

Engine room alarm systems and the distinguish between the various alarms

Escape routes from machinery spaces

Information required to maintain a safe engine watch

Monitoring equipment used in the engine room

Orders as they relate to watchkeeping

Procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

Requirements for the safe operation of boilers

Shipboard terms and definitions

Terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment

Typical engine emergency situations and appropriate action and solutions

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

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:

performing basic engine watchkeeping duties under instruction on a vessel moored, at anchor or under way

communicating clearly and concisely and acknowledging orders in a seamanlike manner

seeking advice/clarification from the officer of the watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

conforming to accepted practices and procedures in the maintenance, handover and relief of the watch.

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 contributing to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch 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 contributing to monitoring and controlling a safe engine watch

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.

Monitored may include:

Boiler water levels and steam pressure

Engine room machinery temperatures

Oil levels

Emergency situations may include:

Fire, including engine room scavenge fires

Generator failure

Loss of engine cooling water

Alarms must include:

Bilge

Boiler level and pressure

Fire extinguishing gas alarms

Temperature

Firefighting equipment must include:

Fixed gas systems

Fixed water systems

Portable extinguishers