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Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services

Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC047
State Code
OCH56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Routine pre-operational checks of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are calibrated or set up correctly
  • 1.3 Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and risk is assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
2 Operate propulsion unit, engine systems and support services
  • 2.1 Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Controls of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.4 Performance and efficiency of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services operations are monitored
  • 2.5 Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
  • 2.6 Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
  • 2.7 Procedures to be undertaken in the event of emergencies are recognised and implemented
3 Complete operations and check propulsion unit, engine systems and support services
  • 3.1 Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are reported according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH818 MARC011 Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services Unit of competency