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. |