Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems for use
- Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
- Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
- Engine is started according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
- Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
- Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
- Inability to start equipment is reported, and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
- Operate engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
- Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
- Performance and efficiency of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are monitored according manufacturer instructions
- Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
- Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled
- Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
- Action is taken to identify and rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
- Appropriate action is taken in the event of a malfunction or emergency
- Complete operations
- Equipment shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Engine, propulsion and auxiliary system operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures
- Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to workplace procedures