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Evidence Guide: MARC4003A - Operate auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW

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MARC4003A - Operate auxiliary machinery 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 auxiliary machinery 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 auxiliary machinery systems are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

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Operate auxiliary machinery systems

  1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
  2. Auxiliary machinery systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  3. Performance of auxiliary machinery system operations are monitored
  4. Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of auxiliary machinery 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 and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures
  7. Procedures to be undertaken in emergencies are recognised and implemented
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures

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Auxiliary machinery systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner

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Performance of auxiliary machinery system operations are monitored

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Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of auxiliary machinery 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 and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures

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Procedures to be undertaken in emergencies are recognised and implemented

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Complete operations and check auxiliary machinery systems

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

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Operational records are completed as required according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

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

awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.

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 auxiliary machinery 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 auxiliary machinery 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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills:

Maintain records of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery systems and any related safety incidents

Monitor and evaluate performance of auxiliary machinery systems

Operate all equipment

Read and interpret:

manufacturer instructions for the operation of auxiliary machinery systems

maritime regulations, rules and instructions

Recognise when the performance of auxiliary machinery systems is unsatisfactory or outside specified limits and take appropriate action

Recognise problems that may occur with auxiliary machinery systems and take appropriate preventative and remedial action

Required Knowledge:

Alarm panels

Auxiliary systems, materials and construction

Causes of deck machinery faults

Characteristics of auxiliary machinery systems

Closing devices and remote shut offs

Dangers associated with operating shipboard auxiliary machinery systems and related hazard prevention strategies

Drive systems, belts, clutches and motors

Electro-hydraulic steering gear

Emergency operation in electrical or hydraulic failure

Emergency shut offs and closures

Fire detection and fire alarm systems

Fixed firefighting installations including CO2, foam and water mist

Function of:

grease

lubricating oil

Hydraulic systems including steering gear

Identification of:

refrigeration system components

faults in refrigeration systems

Instrumentation used

Methods for controlling and managing operation of shipboard auxiliary machinery systems

Operation of deck machinery

Problems associated with auxiliary machinery systems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Procedures for monitoring and evaluating performance of auxiliary machinery systems

Pumps and pumping systems for bilge, fire, fuel oil, freshwater and seawater systems

Refrigeration:

cycle

plant and its operation

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

Relevant sections of commonwealth, state and territory maritime regulations, National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)

Requirements for waste management and pollution control under the MARPOL Convention from auxiliary machinery systems

Rudder and stock support bearings, glands, packing and seals

Rudder construction and rudder types

Safe:

operation practices

working procedures

Safeguards and protective devices for deck machinery

Simple hydraulic circuits

Strainers, mud-boxes and foot valves

Terminology of materials technology

Types of:

fixed firefighting systems including gas and foam flooding systems

pumps and associated safety devices

refrigerant

Winches and windlass

Range Statement

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.

Auxiliary machinery systems must include:

Cargo discharging or loading systems

Commercial refrigeration and freezer plants

Compressed air

Control air systems

Deck machinery

Hydraulics

Fire, bilge and ballast pumping systems

Fixed gas and foam firefighting systems

Fresh water generation

Fuel and lubricating oil purification systems

Sewage treatment

Steering system including rudder

Emergencies must include:

Loss of:

control air pressure

electrical power

Failure of steering system

Hydraulic failure

Operational records must include:

Log books

Maintenance records

Plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures

Relevant maritime authority documentation relating to operating auxiliary machinery systems

Standard operating procedures from the organisation’s safety management system