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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Follow instructions to monitor engine room machinery and equipment
  2. Unsafe conditions and hazards are rectified according to workplace procedures
  3. Effective communication is maintained with the officer in charge of the engineering watch about matters relevant to the safety and integrity of the vessel
  4. Procedures for relief, maintenance and handover of a watch are followed
  5. Emergency situations are promptly reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch
  6. Alarms are recognised and reported
  7. Respond to potential emergency situations
  8. Containment procedures are applied as required
  9. Appropriate safety procedures are followed, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is used according to workplace procedures
  10. Emergency is eliminated where possible or actions are taken to control the emergency
  11. Appropriate firefighting equipment is identified to carry out firefighting operations
  12. Unsafe conditions and potential hazards are recognised, and risk is assessed and reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch according to workplace procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely, and acknowledging orders in a seamanlike manner

communicating effectively with the officer in charge of the engineering watch about matters relevant to watchkeeping duties

conforming to accepted practices, principles and procedures in the maintenance, handover and relief of the watch

conforming to established procedures and practices in taking initial action in the event of an emergency or abnormal situation

maintaining the integrity of emergency alarm systems at all times

monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during engine watchkeeping duties

monitoring engine room machinery and equipment, including:

boiler water levels and steam pressure

temperatures

oil levels

monitoring propulsion and auxiliary machinery according to instructions during watchkeeping duties

performing basic engine watchkeeping duties under the direction of the officer in charge of the engineering watch on a vessel moored, at anchor or under way

recognising potential hazards, assessing risks and reporting them to the officer of the watch

responding to engine orders given by the officer in charge of the engineering watch

seeking advice/clarification from the officer in charge of the engineering watch where watch information or instructions are not clearly understood

using internal communications and alarm systems.


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:

alarms associated with engine room machinery and their meaning

appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

correct use of monitoring equipment used in the engine room

emergency duties and alarm signals and response to emergency situations, including:

crankcase and gearbox explosions

fire, including engine room scavenge fires

gearbox failure

generator failure

loss of engine cooling water

starting air line

engine room alarm systems and the difference between the various alarms, including fire-extinguisher gas alarms

engine room emergency situations, and appropriate actions and solutions

escape routes from machinery spaces

function and operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery

information required to maintain a safe engine watch

location and use of firefighting equipment

monitoring equipment used in the engine room

orders as they relate to watchkeeping provided by the officer in charge of the engineering watch

procedures for the relief, maintenance and handover of a watch

relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulation and policies, including shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP)

requirements for the safe operation of boilers

shipboard terms and definitions

terms used in machinery spaces, and names of machinery and equipment.