Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MARC036 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate deck machinery
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MARC036 - Operate deck machinery |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely use deck machinery on a vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) orsecond engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <3000 kW within the EEZ or chief or second engineer on a vessel with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ orassistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer andworker in the engine room on vessels <80 m in length with propulsion power <3000 kW.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC and a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, ora relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field | C - Equipment Operations |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare lifting equipment and deck machinery for use |
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Element: Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on lifting equipment and deck machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements | ||||||||
Element: Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified | ||||||||
Element: Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation | ||||||||
Element: Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel | ||||||||
Element: Operate lifting equipment and deck machinery |
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Element: Machinery is operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency | ||||||||
Element: Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified | ||||||||
Element: Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency | ||||||||
Element: Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency | ||||||||
Element: Check and complete lifting equipment and deck machinery operations |
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Element: Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures |