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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Routine pre-operational checks of propulsion transmission systems are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
2. Operate propulsion transmission systems
   • Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
3. Propulsion transmission systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
4. Performance of propulsion transmission system operations is monitored
5. Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures
6. Faults or malfunctions are rectified and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures
7. Procedures to be undertaken in emergencies are recognised and implemented
   • Shutdown procedures are implemented according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
8. Operational records are completed according to organisational 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: carrying out necessary calculations associated with managing propulsion transmission systems, including: calculating gearbox ratios propeller slip theoretical distance maintaining records of operating and maintaining propulsion transmission systems and any related safety incidents monitoring various gauges and evaluating performance of propulsion transmission systems operating propulsion transmission system in a safe and controlled manner to manufacturer technical specifications.

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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: basic reverse/reduction propulsion transmission systems operation bearings characteristics of propulsion transmission systems, including operational limits construction and materials of propulsion transmission systems fault identification on propulsion transmission systems lubricating and cooling systems for propulsion transmission systems manufacturer instructions for operating propulsion transmission systems maritime regulations, rules and instructions methods for controlling and managing the operation of shipboard propulsion transmission systems problems associated with propulsion transmission systems and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions procedures for monitoring and evaluating performance of propulsion transmission systems propeller and intermediate shaft systems propeller shape, design and materials propeller types and arrangements, including fixed pitch and controllable pitch propellers propulsion transmission systems, including: control system gearbox and reduction gear arrangements intermediate bearings propeller types and arrangements shafting arrangements stern tube and their systems transmission system recognising operational faults and problems that may occur with propulsion transmission systems and taking appropriate preventative and remedial actions relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies seals and glands shafting materials steerable/rudder propellers stern and jet water drive stern tube bearing systems, including lubrication, materials and components types of gear trains.

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