Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine auxiliary boilers

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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Evidence Guide
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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
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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
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Registered Training Organisations
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Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Evaluate steam plant efficiency

1.1

Combustion efficiency from flue gas constituents is assessed

1.2

Steam and fuel consumption to obtain heating efficiency is analysed

1.3

Causes of loss of steam plant efficiency are evaluated and recorded

1.4

Requirements of inert gas generation of boiler plant are determined

2

Interpret complex steam plant cycles

2.1

Operation, function and efficiency of dual pressure cycles and steam/steam generators are compared and contrasted

2.2

Operation of dual pressure and pass in/out turbines is explained

3

Evaluate boiler and steam plant repairs

3.1

Types and properties of materials used in boilers and steam plant are identified

3.2

Common component failures in boilers and steam plant are explained and reported

3.3

Appropriate repairs for failed components in boilers and steam plant are determined

3.4

Constraints on engineering staff engaged in repairing boilers and steam plant are explained

3.5

Requirements to report defects in pressurised components of boilers are identified

4

Explain methods of auxiliary steam plant operation and control under variable conditions

4.1

Methods of steam pressure control while manoeuvring and possible adverse impacts are analysed

4.2

How dew point can be reached when operating at reduced power is examined

4.3

How low powers can limit steam production by exceeding pinch point is explained

5

Outline procedures surveying for boilers

5.1

Procedure for preparing a boiler for survey is documented and explained

5.2

Boiler inspection procedure that would cover all possible problem areas is planned

5.3

Purpose and procedure for carrying out hydrostatic/hydraulic pressure tests and non destructive tests on auxiliary boilers are explained

6

Analyse procedures for protecting steam plant during off load conditions

6.1

Procedures for decommissioning and laying up a boiler for short and long intervals are compared

6.2

Processes for cleaning boilers are evaluated

6.3

Procedures for re-commissioning steam plant are explained

6.4

Chief Engineer responsibilities for setting lifting pressure of safety valves are outlined

7

Assess hazards of operating steam plant under adverse or faulty operating conditions

7.1

Potential hazards of boiler operation with contaminated feed water are assessed

7.2

Procedure for continuing boiler operation when contamination has exceeded acceptable limits is explained

7.3

Effects of operating boiler with insufficient water level are explained and actions to be taken under loss of water conditions are identified

7.4

Causes, consequences and relevant preventative measures associated with furnace explosions are analysed

7.5

Operating conditions that can lead to an economiser fire and actions that can be taken to prevent and control such fires are evaluated

7.6

Alternative methods for maintaining heating if a boiler or economiser has to be shut down are determined

8

Explain operation and maintenance of heat transfer oil systems

8.1

Operating procedures of heat transfer oil systems are explained

8.2

Hazards associated with heat transfer oil systems are analysed

8.3

Routine maintenance procedures associated with heat oil transfer systems are outlined


Qualifications and Skillsets

MARL030 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MAR60215 - Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 1)