Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MARL006, 'Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine diesel engines and systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Outline stages of combustion in two-stroke and four-stroke cycle diesel engines

1.1

Two-stroke and four-stroke cycle diesel engines are compared and contrasted

1.2

Methods and diagnostic information used in determining engine combustion characteristics are specified

1.3

Diagnostic information is used to identify and interpret common combustion faults and to produce typical diagrams for analysing faults

2

Explain means of pressure- charging diesel engines

2.1

Pressure-charging principles and their influence on engine design and waste heat recovery are explained

2.2

Different methods of pressure-charging diesel engines are clarified

2.3

Emergency isolation procedures used when pressure-charging diesel engines are clarified

3

Explain operation of diesel engine governors

3.1

Governing principles, common governor types and related controls are outlined

3.2

Different requirements for governing diesel engines for propulsion and power generation are explained

3.3

Problems of mismatched engine sizes/prime mover types when sharing common loads are outlined

4

Explain properties of materials used in construction of engine components

4.1

Properties of materials used in construction of engine components are specified

4.2

Dynamic stresses and loads, materials and service limitations of engine components are outlined

4.3

Construction and operating cycle forces of diesel engine components are outlined

4.4

Relationship between critical speed, use of detuners/dampers and materials in engine components is clarified

5

Explain safe working practices associated with diesel engines during maintenance, repair and operation

5.1

Safe practices for isolating propulsion and power generation diesel engines prior to work commencement are confirmed

5.2

Safety protective clothing to be used during all aspects of diesel maintenance is identified

5.3

Hazards associated with working on diesel engines and systems including working in enclosed spaces are identified

5.4

Correct procedures for using hydraulic tools and high-pressure fuel injection test equipment are clarified

5.5

Purpose, operation and maintenance of safety interlocks and protective cut-outs of engine manoeuvring systems is determined

6

Explain procedures for preventing and responding to crankcase and airline explosions, and scavenge and uptake fires

6.1

Causes, symptoms and means of preventing and extinguishing uptake and economiser fires are outlined

6.2

Risks of continued service with an isolated waste heat unit are assessed

6.3

Causes, symptoms, methods of extinguishing and prevention of scavenge fires are evaluated

6.4

Causes and hazards associated with starting airline explosions are identified

6.5

Protective devices fitted to air starting systems to minimise risk of explosion, and routine inspection and maintenance required are detailed

6.6

Causes and ways of preventing crankcase explosions in both diesel and dual-fuel engines are outlined

6.7

Procedure to be taken in the event of an early warning of a hazardous crankcase atmosphere and required procedure to be followed after engine has stopped are clarified


Qualifications and Skillsets

MARL006 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MAR50613 - Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal)
  • MAR50115 - Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper)