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 people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or

second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <3000 kW within the EEZ or

chief or second engineer on a vessel with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ or

assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer; and

worker in the engine room on vessels up to 80 metres in length with propulsion power <3000 kW.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC and a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as engineer issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

Note: Relevant state/territory training and qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by any persons carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of refrigeration equipment especially with regard to preventing the escape of refrigerants into the atmosphere.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Fuels and lubricating fluids required for proposed voyage are acquired
Spares and stores required for proposed voyage are acquired
Flammable or explosive materials are stowed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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
Pre-start checks are conducted on machinery and equipment according to organisational procedures and manufacturer specifications
Engines are started according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures
Starting faults are recognised and rectified according to manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures
Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are operated within technical specifications
Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems are shut down according to manufacturer specifications and vessel procedures

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