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Evidence Guide: MARC015 - Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW

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MARC015 - Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for operation

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

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

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Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

  1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
  2. Marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  3. Performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems operations is monitored
  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
  5. Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures
  6. Faults or malfunctions are rectified where possible and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures
  7. Restrictions are applied to operations if necessary and are agreed to with the Master
  8. Procedures to be undertaken in of emergencies are recognised and implemented
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures

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

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

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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

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Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures

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

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

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Procedures to be undertaken in of emergencies are recognised and implemented

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Complete operations

  1. Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  2. Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures
Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

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Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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 and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

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:

carrying 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 revolutions per minute (RPM) and its application

tank capacities and pumping capacities for filling and emptying

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

reading and interpreting:

manufacturer instructions for operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

maritime regulations, rules and instructions

reading and monitoring various gauges and instruments to evaluate the performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

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

recognising when performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems is unsatisfactory or outside of specified limits and taking appropriate action.

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:

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

own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults

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 for emission control from internal combustion engines under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

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

surroundings and changes to these surroundings

technological changes in engine and control system designs

turbocharging systems.

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.

Associated systems must include:

air start

control systems

cooling system

duel fuel systems

exhaust systems

lubrication systems

Monitored includes one or more of the following:

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:

logbooks

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