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Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant

Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC027
State Code
AWK85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the operation, monitoring and evaluation of engine performance and associated propulsion plant on a vessel.This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Engine, who assists under the direction of the officer in charge of the engineering watch, with the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant as required, on a range of vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Safety issues are identified and safe operational practices are applied to minimise risk and to control hazards
  • 1.2 Work requirements of engine and plant are identified from the officer in charge of the engineering watch and relevant documentation
  • 1.3 Localised engine and plant inspection is carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Engine and plant operational prerequisites are established according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Sequence of recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
2 Operate engines and associated propulsion plant
  • 2.1 Engines and plant are operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Performance of engines and plant is monitored to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • 2.3 Faulty and worn engine equipment and components are identified and reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch
  • 2.4 Action is taken when an engine fails or emergencies occur to secure the engine or machinery and to maintain the safety of vessel and persons involved according to organisational procedures
3 Test engines and associated propulsion plant
  • 3.1 Tests are performed according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Engines and associated propulsion equipment are observed for correct operational response
  • 3.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
4 Analyse engines and associated propulsion plant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • 4.2 Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Plant integrity is maintained according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Correct records are logged relating to the operation and performance of engines and associated propulsion equipment, according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Documentation is updated, and engine and plant problems, abnormalities and status are reported, according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG393 MARC3008A Operate engine equipment and associated propulsion plant Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG98 MARC045 Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant Unit of competency