Application
The unit has applications in the qualification for a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 (MED 1) as per relevant sections of Part D of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV), i.e. Certificate IV in Transport&Distribution (Marine Engine Driving - Grade 1). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||
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1 | Carry out engineering maintenance and operations calculations | a | Information required for engineering and operations calculations is obtained from readings on instrumentation and gauges or other relevant sources in accordance with established procedures | |
b | Calculations for small vessel operations and maintenance are carried out in accordance with established procedures | |||
c | The results of operational and maintenance calculations are verified | |||
d | The results of calculations are applied to operational or maintenance decisions in accordance with procedures | |||
e | The results of operations and maintenance calculations are recorded in accordance with company requirements |
TDMMF4107B CARRY OUT ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Methods for working out operational and maintenance calculations required to be completed by a MED 1 | |
2 | Procedures and established marine practice concerning engineering calculations and their application to operations and maintenance decisions on a small vessel | |
3 | Procedures for recording the results of engineering calculations on a small vessel and their application to operations and maintenance decisions using manual and computer-based recording systems | |
4 | Issues related to the application of results of engineering calculations to typical operations and maintenance decisions on board a small commercial vessel | |
5 | Communication techniques required in carrying out relevant calculations and applying them to operations and maintenance issues on board a small commercial vessel | |
REQUIRED SKILLS | ||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | ||
1 | Read, interpret and apply simple instructions for measurements and related calculations within the limits of responsibility of a MED 1 | |
2 | Read and interpret machinery performance readings and indications | |
3 | Carry out the engineering calculations related to maintenance and operations within the limits of responsibility of a MED 1 | |
4 | Complete any required records of calculations and results | |
5 | Work collaboratively with others when taking measurements and carrying out related calculations within the limits of responsibility of a MED 1 | |
6 | Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and operating and servicing procedures as they relate to required engineering calculations |
Evidence Required
TDMMF4107B CARRY OUT ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS |
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | |||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | |||
a | Carry out operational and routine maintenance calculations on a small vessel | ||||
b | Apply results of calculations to engineering operations and maintenance decisions | ||||
c | Communicate effectively with others concerning their application to operational and maintenance decisions on a small vessel | ||||
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | a | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts | ||
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | ||||
1 | carrying out calculations on a small vessel | ||||
2 | verifying the results of the calculations | ||||
3 | applying the results of the calculations to related operations and maintenance decisions | ||||
4 | maintaining required records of calculations and their application to operations and maintenance decisions | ||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | ||||
1 | relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/ USL Code | ||||
2 | procedures for working out the relevant calculations using established methods | ||||
3 | job procedures and work instructions | ||||
4 | record keeping procedures and reporting requirements on board a small vessel | ||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report any operational and maintenance problems identified through engineering calculations | ||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail | ||||
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others |
TDMMF4107B CARRY OUT ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS |
3 | Context of assessment | a | Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations | |||
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: | |||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations | |||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | |||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | |||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | |||||
4Specific resources required for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | |||||
a | participate in a range of exercises and assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to carry out the relevant calculations and apply them to operational and maintenance decisions on a small commercial vessel and to enter the outcomes of calculations into logs and record systems on a small vessel; and/or | |||||
b | completion of engineering calculations and apply them to operational and maintenance decisions when carrying out marine engine driving functions on a small commercial or training vessel |
Range Statement
TDMMF4107B CARRY OUT ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | ||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | ||||||||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with the relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV and USL Code | |||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within broad operational requirements, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards and limited responsibility for others in achieving the specified quality and quantity of outcomes | |||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the completion of routine calculations and their application to operations and routine maintenance on a small vessel | |||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any small commercial vessel of less than 1,500 kW propulsion power. | |||||
b | Completion of calculations and the application of results to operational an maintenance decisions may be required: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations | |||||
2 | under any permissible conditions of weather | |||||||
3 | while underway | |||||||
4 | while anchored or moored | |||||||
5 | during maintenance operations | |||||||
6 | when vessel is slipped | |||||||
7 | when bunkering | |||||||
8 | during cargo operations | |||||||
c | Calculations may include: | 1 | fuel and lubricating oil consumption during a voyage | |||||
2 | hourly fuel consumption | |||||||
3 | theoretical steaming times and distances covered | |||||||
4 | requirements for replenishing oil in oil tanks |
TDMMF4107B CARRY OUT ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS RELATED TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS |
c | Calculations may include: (continued) | 5 | area and circumference of a circle | |||
6 | volumes of regularly shaped tanks | |||||
7 | tank capacities and pumping capacities for tank filling and emptying | |||||
8 | calculations involving theoretical vessel speed, propeller pitch and RPM | |||||
9 | calculations involving specific fuel consumption, power, speed and range | |||||
10 | use of calibration tables to measure quantities in tanks | |||||
11 | calculations involving stress, strain and safe working load | |||||
12 | calculations involving mechanical advantage, load effort and moments | |||||
13 | calculations involving units, specific gravity/relative density and levers | |||||
14 | conversion of fractions to decimals | |||||
d | Calculations may be carried out: | 1 | manually | |||
2 | with the aid of tables and charts | |||||
3 | with the aid of a calculator | |||||
4 | with the aid of a computer | |||||
e | Documentation and records may include: | 1 | relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations, NSCV/ USL Code | |||
2 | readings and data obtained from instrumentation, gauges, computers and other measuring devices | |||||
3 | calibration charts and tables | |||||
4 | running logs and databases | |||||
5 | company reporting procedures | |||||
6 | maintenance records | |||||
7 | vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and recommended procedures | |||||
f | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | State and Territory marine regulations related to the operation of small vessels | |||
2 | National Standard for Commercial Vessels and USL Code | |||||
3 | relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation | |||||
4 | relevant international and Australian standards |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of State and Territory maritime regulations and NSCV/USL Code for a MED 1. |