This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate inboard and outboard motors, and to diagnose basic faults.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

coxswain on vessels <12 m in length, with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine, operating in inshore or designated waters or

coxswain on tenders or auxiliary vessels operating within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative 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 Coxswain Grade 2 NC and a Coxswain 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. 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, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate inboard and outboard motors

1.1

Pre-start checks are performed on the motor

1.2

Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel, including a reserve, on board

1.3

Motor is started and stopped safely and correctly

1.4

Motor controls are used to manoeuvre the vessel safely to complete work tasks

1.5

Motor is operated within safe limits during normal manoeuvres

2

Secure vessel on completion of work task

2.1

Vessel is moored safely

2.2

Fuel system is closed down

2.3

Vessel is secured

2.4

Fuel is stored to minimise environmental and fire hazards as appropriate

2.5

Unserviceable equipment is reported and tagged out as unserviceable

3

Maintain inboard and outboard motors

3.1

Fuel filters are drained of excess water

3.2

Batteries and connections are maintained to ensure reliable electrical supply to the motor

3.3

Engine and gearbox oil is checked and lubrication is applied

3.4

Engine mounting gear is checked as necessary

4

Identify basic inboard and outboard motor faults

4.1

Operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors are identified

4.2

Electrical faults are identified, tagged out and reported

4.3

Motor propulsion faults are identified, tagged out and reported

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Not Applicable

C – Equipment Operations