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 unit communicating effectively with other personnel completing routine pre-operational wheelhouse checks of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services, including: ancillary systems and controls engine systems and controls gearing systems hydraulic systems and controls performance indicators power generating units and controls pumps and pumping systems: bilge systems cooling water systems water pumping systems safety alarm systems speed and fuel consumption indicators steering gear conducting wheelhouse shutdown and securing procedures for propulsion unit, engine systems and support services, including: ancillary systems and controls cooling water systems engine systems and controls hydraulic systems and controls power generating units and controls pumps and pumping systems: bilge systems water pumping systems safety alarm systems speed indicators steering gear keeping records of monitoring and operation of safety and fire detection/suppression equipment, and any required remedial action maintaining records of operation and maintenance of propulsion unit, ancillary power units, equipment and any related safety incidents monitoring and evaluating performance of propulsion unit, ancillary power units and equipment reading and interpreting: manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures for operation of propulsion systems and auxiliary systems maritime regulations, rules and instructions operational orders from the organisation’s safety management system (SMS) recognising when performance of propulsion unit or ancillary power units and equipment is unsatisfactory or outside specified limits and taking appropriate action safely operating and monitoring propulsion unit, engine systems and support services, including: ancillary systems and controls engine systems and controls gearing systems hydraulic systems and controls performance indicators power generating units and controls pumps and pumping systems: bilge systems cooling water systems water pumping systems safety alarm systems speed and fuel consumption indicators steering gear working collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers during vessel operations. |