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Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment

Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC024
State Code
AUG85
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and perform basic maintenance on a reciprocating steam engine up to 750 kW nominal propulsion power according to relevant workplace practices and codes of practice. It includes operating controls, monitoring performance and maintaining operational condition of reciprocating steam engines and steam auxiliary equipment during use.This unit applies to engine workers working in the maritime industry as a Marine Engine Driver Steam.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare vessel for sea
  • 1.1 Spares and stores on board are checked to ensure those required for proposed voyage are available
  • 1.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use
  • 1.3 Hazardous materials are stowed and managed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) hazards and potential hazards in engine room are identified and corrective action is taken according to organisational practices
  • 1.5 Pre-start checks are conducted on machinery and equipment according to organisational procedures
  • 1.6 Means of communication between bridge and engine room are tested
  • 1.7 Engines are started according to vessel procedures and organisation safety management systems (SMS)
2 Operate and monitor steam engine and steam auxiliary machinery
  • 2.1 Marine steam plant components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures
  • 2.2 Steam engine handling techniques are interpreted and applied to eliminate or minimise risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
  • 2.3 Steam plant controls are identified and operated safely according to organisational procedures and technical specifications
  • 2.4 Steam engine auxiliary equipment is monitored and operated to maintain optimum running conditions
  • 2.5 Operational faults are recognised, assessed and rectified according to organisational procedures
  • 2.6 Hazards and potential hazards are recognised and interpreted, and appropriate initiatives and action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment according to workplace procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
  • 2.7 Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately according to statutory requirements
3 Shut down steam engine
  • 3.1 Engine is shut down according to vessel procedures and organisation SMS
  • 3.2 Steam auxiliary systems are shut down according to vessel procedures and organisation SMS
  • 3.3 Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements
4 Carry out maintenance of steam plant
  • 4.1 Maintenance requirements are identified, repairs are carried out and reported according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Engine and auxiliary equipment is regularly inspected and maintained for maintenance according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Steam plant maintenance schedule is developed and implemented according to organisational planned maintenance system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG388 MARC3003A Operate and maintain a steam engine up to 750 kW and steam auxiliary equipment Unit of competency