Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant sections of the Australian USL Code.

Work is performed within defined operational procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to the completion of required basic engineering calculations and the reporting and application of the outcomes of the calculations to the operation of a small vessel. It requires responsibility for the accuracy of the calculations and the appropriateness of their application to vessel operations.

Worksite environment
Vessel may include any small commercial vessel.

Completion of calculations and the completion of running and maintenance logs of a vessel may be required:
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
under any permissible conditions of weather
while underway
while anchored or moored
during maintenance operations
when vessel is slipped
when bunkering
during cargo operations.

Calculations may include:
specific fuel consumption of vessel
speed of vessel
range of vessel
volumes
conversion of volume to litres
specific gravity.

Calculations may be carried out:
manually
with the aid of tables and charts
with the aid of a calculator
with the aid of a computer.

Sources of information/documents
Documentation/records may include:
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code
running and maintenance logs
vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code
relevant international, Australian and State/Territory OH&S and pollution control legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Carry out basic engineering calculations
Record and report the outcomes of basic engineering calculations on a small vessel
Communicate effectively with others when completing and reporting on basic engineering calculations.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other mandatory units that form part of a job role of a Marine Engine Driver (Grade 2).

Required knowledge and skills
Knowledge of sections of the relevant regulations on the operation and maintenance of small vessels
Methods for working out the basic engineering calculations required when operating a small vessel, including acceptable working tolerances
Communication techniques required when completing and reporting on basic engineering calculations on board a small vessel.

Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to:
participate in a range of exercises and assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to carry out and report on basic engineering calculations on a small vessel, and/or
carry out and report on basic calculations while in charge of a small commercial or training vessel.

Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
carrying out and reporting on basic engineering calculations,
maintaining required records of engineering calculations.

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code
procedures for working out engineering calculations using established methods
job procedures and work instructions.

Action is taken promptly to report any operational and maintenance problems identified through engineering calculations.

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.

Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.