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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Routine pre-operational checks of auxiliary machinery systems are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
2. Operate auxiliary machinery systems
   • Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
3. Auxiliary machinery systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
4. Performance of auxiliary machinery system operations is monitored
5. Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of auxiliary machinery systems are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
6. Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures
7. Faults or malfunctions are rectified and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures
8. Procedures to be undertaken in emergencies are recognised and implemented
9. Complete operations and check auxiliary machinery systems
   • Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
10. Operational records are completed, as required, according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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: interpreting: manufacturer instructions for the operation of auxiliary machinery systems maritime regulations, rules and instructions maintaining records of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery systems and any related safety incidents, including: logbooks maintenance records monitoring and evaluating performance of auxiliary machinery systems operating auxiliary equipment, including: bilge, ballast and seawater systems electrical system fuel and lubricating oil system propulsion and steering system refrigeration system.

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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: alarm panels auxiliary machinery systems, including: cargo discharging or loading systems commercial refrigeration and freezer plants compressed air control air systems deck machinery fire, bilge and ballast pumping systems freshwater generation sewage treatment auxiliary systems, identified components, materials and construction awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings causes of deck machinery faults characteristics of auxiliary machinery systems closing devices and remote shut-offs dangers associated with operating shipboard auxiliary machinery systems and related hazard prevention strategies drive systems, belts, clutches and motors electro-hydraulic steering gear emergency operation in electrical or hydraulic failure emergency procedures, including: loss of: control air pressure electrical power steering system hydraulic system emergency shut-offs and closures fire detection and fire alarm systems fixed firefighting installations, including CO2, foam, water mist and pyrogen function and importance of: grease lubricating oil hydraulic systems, including steering gear and deck machinery identification and operation of rudder and stock support bearings, glands, packing and seals identification of: faults in refrigeration systems plant and its operation refrigeration cycle refrigeration system components methods for controlling and managing operation of shipboard auxiliary machinery systems operation of deck machinery problems associated with auxiliary machinery systems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions relevant sections of Commonwealth, state and territory maritime regulations, and National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) relevant unsatisfactory performance of auxiliary machinery systems outside specified limits and appropriate action requirements relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies requirements for waste management and pollution control from auxiliary machinery systems under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) rudder construction and rudder types safe operational practices and working procedure of auxiliary machinery safeguards and protective devices for deck machinery simple hydraulic circuits strainers, mud-boxes and foot valves terminology of materials technology types of: fixed firefighting systems, including gas and foam flooding systems pumps and associated safety devices refrigerant winches and windlass.

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