This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems 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) or

second 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 or

assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer; and

worker in the engine room on vessels <80 metres long with propulsion power <3000 kW.

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 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, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as engineer issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

Note: Relevant state/territory training and qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by any persons carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of refrigeration equipment especially with regard to preventing the escape of refrigerants into the atmosphere.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems for use

1.1

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

1.2

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements

1.3

Engine is started according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements

1.4

Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified

1.5

Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation

1.6

Inability to start equipment is reported, and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Operate engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

2.1

Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner

2.2

Performance and efficiency of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are monitored according manufacturer instructions

2.3

Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency

2.4

Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled

2.5

Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified

2.6

Action is taken to identify and rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency

2.7

Appropriate action is taken in the event of a malfunction or emergency

3

Complete operations

3.1

Equipment shutdown procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

3.2

Engine, propulsion and auxiliary system operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures

3.3

Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to workplace procedures

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