REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations |
2 | Relevant OH&S and pollution control legislation and policies |
3 | Procedures required of an integrated rating if assisting the engineer in the performance of inspections, maintenance and data recording on main propulsion and ancillary machinery and systems, including: |
| a | parameters to be measured and recorded |
| b | the types of machinery faults that should be recognised by an integrated rating |
| c | procedures for soot blowing boiler tubes |
| d | procedures for draining scavenge spaces |
| e | procedures for assisting the engineer, if required, in the warming through and shut down of a marine diesel engine plant |
| f | procedures for the preparation of tools and equipment used in maintenance operations |
| g | procedures for the cleaning of propulsion and ancillary machinery (as required of an integrated rating) |
| h | procedures for identifying and rectifying basic faults in a lifeboat engine |
| i | procedures for the warming through of a steam line and the prevention of water hammer |
| j | procedures for the lubrication of machinery (as required of an integrated rating) |
| k | procedures on domestic piping/pumping systems (as required of an integrated rating) |
| l | procedures for assisting the engineer in the isolation of systems for maintenance activities |
4 | A basic understanding of the operational characteristics and normal performance of the main and ancillary machinery and associated control systems |
5 | Typical hazards and problems that can occur in the engine room at any time as well as during the maintenance of main and ancillary machinery and associated systems |
6 | Elementary principles of diesel engine basic maintenance, including: |
| a | the operating cycles and types of diesel engines |
| b | the major components of marine diesel engines and their functions |
| c | the maintenance running sheets to be recorded by an integrated rating |
| d | basic maintenance on diesel engines to be conducted by an integrated rating under the supervision of an engineer |
7 | Elementary principles of basic marine steam turbine maintenance, including: |
| a | steam flow through a typical marine turbine |
| b | the major components of marine steam turbines and their functions |
| c | the maintenance running sheets to be recorded by an integrated rating |
| d | basic maintenance on marine steam turbines to be conducted by an integrated rating under the supervision of an engineer |
8 | Elementary principles of marine steam boiler basic maintenance, including: |
| a | the uses of steam on board a vessel |
| b | the methods of generating steam on board a vessel |
| c | the features, elements, functions and applications of low, medium and high pressure boilers |
| d | basic maintenance on marine steam boilers to be conducted by an integrated rating under the supervision of an engineer |
9 | Elementary principles of marine shafting systems and their basic maintenance, including: |
| a | propeller types |
| b | the features and functions of thrust blocks, intermediate bearings, gear box and stern tube |
| c | the methods of achieving astern motion on a vessel |
| d | basic maintenance on marine shafting systems to be conducted by an integrated rating under the supervision of an engineer |
10 | Elementary principles and functions of marine ancillary systems and their basic maintenance, including: |
| a | various valve and pump types commonly encountered on vessels and their functions |
| b | various types of heat exchangers commonly encountered on vessels and their functions |
| c | fresh water generators |
| d | pollution control and waste handling equipment |
| e | steering mechanisms |
| f | electrical distribution systems, including an awareness of the licence restrictions of the statutory electrical authorities |
| g | refrigeration systems |
| h | centrifuge purifiers |
| i | sea water systems |
| j | fresh water cooling systems |
| k | lubricating oil systems |
| l | fuel oil systems |
| m | compressed air system |
| o | steam/condensate system |
11 | Manufacturer's warnings and instructions concerning the handling and use of chemicals and cleansing agents |
12 | Procedures for the use of personal protection clothing and equipment (PPE) |
13 | Procedures and precautions for entering, after authorisation by a responsible officer, confined spaces on a vessel |
14 | Freezer space and engine room escape procedures |
15 | Dangers associated with compressed air and high pressure fluids and related precautions |
16 | Hazards and dangers associate with electricity and related precautions |
17 | Dangers associated with lubricating operating steering mechanisms and related precautions |
18 | Operational and maintenance records that must be maintained on a vessel |
19 | Purpose and content of material safety data sheets |
20 | Maritime communication techniques needed during the maintenance of main propulsion and ancillary machinery and associated systems |
TDMMB2007B ASSIST ENGINEER IN THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF MAIN PROPULSION AND ANCILLARY MACHINERY AND SYSTEMS |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Use verbal and other communication skills required when assisting an engineer in the routine maintenance of main propulsion and ancillary machinery and systems on a vessel |
2 | Read and interpret maintenance and service manuals and instructions and equipment specifications and drawings for equipment and machinery, including all required OH&S procedures and precautions |
3 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
4 | Read and interpret machinery performance readings and indications |
5 | Complete any required operational and maintenance records as directed |
6 | Work collaboratively with other crew members when assisting an engineer in the routine maintenance of main propulsion and ancillary machinery and systems on a vessel |
7 | Select and use relevant tools and equipment for the work activity as per instructions |
8 | Recognise faulty equipment and take appropriate action to report it as per standard operating procedures |
9 | Recognise routine problems when assisting an engineer in the routine maintenance of main propulsion and ancillary machinery and systems on a vessel and take appropriate action to report them as per standard operating procedures |
10 | Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and machinery and standard operating procedures |
11 | Follow all safety precautions and procedures when assisting an engineer in the routine maintenance of main propulsion and ancillary machinery and systems on a vessel |