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Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC009
State Code
WH816
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems on a vessel up to 750 kW.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for sea
  • 1.1 Fuels and lubricating fluids required for proposed voyage are acquired
  • 1.2 Spares and stores required for proposed voyage are acquired
  • 1.3 Flammable/explosive materials are stowed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in engine room are identified, risk assessed and corrective actions taken according to organisational practices
  • 1.5 Pre-start checks are conducted on machinery and equipment according to organisational procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.6 Engines are started according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures
  • 1.7 Starting faults are recognised and rectified according to manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures
2 Operate engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems
  • 2.1 Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated within technical specifications
  • 2.2 Main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated and monitored to ensure they are within operating limits specified by vessel procedures and manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.3 Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled where possible
  • 2.4 Accidental or operational discharge of polluting substances are recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Operational faults are recognised and rectified in accordance with manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures
  • 2.6 Operational records are kept according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Appropriate action is taken when a malfunction or emergency occurs
3 Secure vessel after voyage
  • 3.1 Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are shut down according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures
  • 3.2 All damage and repairs requiring action are recorded according to organisational procedures
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