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Communicate effectively when performing engineering duties

Communicate effectively when performing engineering duties

Unit of competency
National Code
MARE001
State Code
WH828
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively when performing engineering duties on board a commercial vessel and includes communicating with others; reading and interpreting engineering publications, specifications, instructions and other documents; reading and interpreting equipment performance indications; using available tools to communicate between the bridge, engine control room and main engine room; and using a computer to enter and retrieve engineering information.This unit applies to the work of a Marine Engineering Watchkeeper on commercial vessels greater than 750 kW and an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply information to engineering watchkeeping duties
  • 1.1 Relevant engineering publications and other documentation are identified and accessed
  • 1.2 Required information is extracted from relevant engineering publications and other documentation and is appropriately applied to work activities according to established marine engineering practice
  • 1.3 Information in relevant engineering publications and other documentation used in daytoday work is applied to work activities
  • 1.4 Engineering specifications and drawings are correctly read and interpreted, and information is applied according to established marine engineering practice
2 Apply engineering information
  • 2.1 Readings on performance indicators are correctly made and interpreted
  • 2.2 Engineering information, procedures, instructions and directions are obtained, interpreted and applied
  • 2.3 Standard drawing symbols, appropriate instrumentation and process control terms are correctly used in relation to actions and functions of marine equipment and plant
  • 2.4 Engineering drawings and control loops are correctly sketched as required
  • 2.5 Engineering reports, running sheets and other engineering documentation relevant to the performance of engineering duties are correctly and accurately completed
3 Communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room
  • 3.1 Available tools are correctly used to communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room
  • 3.2 Appropriate records of engineering communications are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
4 Communicate with officers, crew and others
  • 4.1 Clear and precise communication is used and established communication practices are followed
  • 4.2 Communication misunderstandings are avoided using appropriate confirmation techniques and established communication practices
  • 4.3 Messages concerning vessel safety and operations are received, read, clarified as required, correctly interpreted and applied to engineering activities
  • 4.4 Appropriate techniques are used when communicating with multilingual crew to ensure communication is effective and messages are clearly understood
  • 4.5 Non-verbal communication is appropriately used when working and communicating with others
  • 4.6 Feedback, instruction and training on work performance is effectively provided to engine room crew according to vessel procedures and established engineering practice
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