This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the fuel and fuel oil systems of a vessel to ensure safety of operation and to avoid pollution of the marine environment.

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 m in length 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 Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal (NC), Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal (NC) and a Marine Engine Driver Steam 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 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan refuelling

1.1

Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel

1.2

Amount of fuel on board vessel is calculated and positioning of fuel is determined

1.3

Impact of refuelling on vessel safety is determined

1.4

Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures

2

Prepare vessel for refuelling

2.1

Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling

2.2

Refuelling equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures

2.3

Communication between all people involved in refuelling procedures is established

2.4

Tank valves are opened as necessary and refuelling operations are performed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2.5

Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received

3

Complete refuelling operations

3.1

Shutdown procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures

3.2

Refuelling equipment is secured according to organisational procedures

3.3

Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

3.4

Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded according to organisational procedures

4

Manage an emergency

4.1

Appropriate response is made to emergency situation according to organisational procedures

4.2

Personnel are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure their safety according to organisational procedures

4.3

Waste containment measures are implemented to protect the environment

4.4

Appropriate authorities are notified when required

4.5

Incident is recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational 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