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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan engine maintenance tasks
   • Planned maintenance system is accessed to establish engine maintenance requirements for vessel
2. Maintenance tasks are proposed and prioritised in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the maintenance work
3. Resource requirements are identified and accessed to ensure efficient completion of tasks
4. Maintenance tasks are recorded in the maintenance schedule according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare for engine service
   • Nature and scope of work requirements are confirmed according to workplace procedures
6. Service procedures, workshop manuals and manufacturer specifications are accessed and interpreted
7. Tools, equipment and materials required for servicing are identified and prepared
8. Engine and components are visually inspected for external signs of defects according to maintenance documentation
9. Electrical components are identified and electrical equipment used safely
10. Engine is started, ran up to operating temperature and checked for leaks, abnormal noises and pressures
11. Test results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to determine compliance or non-compliance
12. Results are documented with supporting information and recommendations are made about serviceability and repair
13. Service engines and engine components
    • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are identified and observed
14. Service operations are performed according to workplace procedures and manufacturer/component supplier specifications
15. Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
16. Appropriate lubricants are applied to engine
17. Equipment/components requiring replacement are changed according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
18. Adjustments are made according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
    • Engine is inspected to ensure protective guards, cowlings and safety features are in place
19. Engine is cleaned according to workplace procedures
20. Materials to be reused are collected and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
21. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
22. Waste and scrap are removed according to legislative requirements and workplace procedures
23. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures

Range Statement

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

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)requirements and work practices appropriately using and selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) assisting in maintaining and servicing marine systems/components, including: batteries cooling systems/components engine mounting systems/components exhaust systems/components fuel systems/components intake systems/components lubrication systems/components communicating with other personnel using effective: listening techniques questioning to confirm understanding verbal and non-verbal language confirming maintenance to be undertaken and identifying resource requirements with the officer in charge of the engineering watch ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge identifying hazards and safety issues and reporting these to the engineering officer of the watch identifying tools, equipment and materials required to undertake maintenance tasks using electrical equipment safely and applying: correct emergency procedures different voltages in use onboard vessel isolation procedures precautions to prevent electric shock safety precautions before commencing work using painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment safely.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock electrical principles covering voltage, current, resistance, power, magnetic and inductance engine room cleaning procedures and relevant cleaning agents engine room hazards and safety, including: electrical safety gas testing head of water/fluid heat stress high pressures hot fluids mechanical safety noise pollution steam toxic gases ventilation vibration engine room machinery and equipment, including: air compressors air start systems bilge system, bilge pumps, bilge pick-ups, bilge valves and bilge piping engine protection devices (crankcase mist detectors) hydraulic systems, power packs, rams and motors, and directional control valves (DCVs) oily water separators osmosis plant pumps – positive displacement, centrifugal and axial flow purifiers and clarifiers refrigeration and air conditioning plant sewage treatment plant slow speed, medium speed and high-speed diesels steering systems valves – globe and full flow, screw down non-return, screw lift, butterfly, ball, relief, non-return and gate water making (both freshwater generators and reverse) maintenance and servicing tasks, including: economiser cleaning engine room rounds (daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checks) greasing and oiling of machinery inspection and maintenance of: hatches, watertight doors and deadlights hoists and lifting equipment manufacturer safety guidelines and shipboard instructions mechanical principles covering the concepts of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems purpose of isolation procedures and application of lock out tags relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies rights and responsibilities of individuals about lock out and tagging of plant and equipment routine inspection of hand and power tools, measuring instruments and machinery tools routine maintenance and repair procedures safe disposal of waste materials scavenge space cleaning soot blowing surface preparation and painting surface preparation techniques, including: abrasive blast cleaning hand and power tool cleaning types, functions and limitations of marine equipment/components, including: cooling systems/components engine mounting systems/components engines exhaust systems/components fuel systems/components intake systems/components lubrication systems/components.

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