Elements and Performance Criteria

This competency standard applies to marine engine testing in a tank. Tests are for ignition, fuel, temperature and engine performance
Other variables may include:
engine (type/size), 2/4 stroke, inboard/outboard, fitted or not fitted to a vessel
test facility, dynamometer, monitoring equipment

Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions

OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include, protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment is to include, that prescribed under legislation/regulations/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with marine licence requirements, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include, Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering the applicable acts, regulations and codes of practice

Tools and equipment may include, engine test tank, engine performance monitoring equipment, lifting equipment and power lifting equipment

Materials may include, spare parts and cleaning materials

Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include, site specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job and/or task, telephones and pagers

Information sources may include, but are not limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
Safe work procedures related to the water testing of engines in tanks
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to marine craft
Engineer's design specifications and instructions
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external personnel
Australian Standards

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is the ability to transfer the competency to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selection of methods and techniques which are appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
accurately interpreting the testing data
conducting the testing requirements for a minimum of one of each of ignition, fuel and temperature faults in accordance with the workplace and manufacturer and/or component supplier requirements
completing the testing within workplace timeframes
presentation of equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

Relationship to other units
Competency in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Underpinning knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S and environmental regulations and/or requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
marine regulations/legislation as applicable
marine engine classifications, types and identification of system components
engine operating systems
types and layout of service and/or repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)
electronic, electrical and hydraulic controls
engine performance report compilation and presentation
manufacturer and/or component supplier and/or enterprise policies
manual handling techniques
power lifting operational procedures/licensing (if required)
personal safety requirements

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include, a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for the inspection and tank testing of marine engines
Technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology, and interpret technical information and specifications
Research and interpretative skills to locate, interpret and apply operational and safety information
(Level 2)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with others involved in the work
Questioning and active listening skills, e.g. when obtaining information on marine engine inspection and tank testing
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking or workflow interruptions
(Level 2)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete tests and measurements to determine engine inspection and tank test activities
(Level 2)

Solve problems
Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems, and avoid wastage of time and material
Manipulative and dexterity skills to perform engine inspection and tank testing
Problem-solving skills for a range of differing procedural issues
(Level 2)

Use technology

Use the workplace technology related to:

marine engine inspection and tank testing
report preparation
application of technical information
use tools and testing equipment
(Level 1)

Context of assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including specified Australian Standards

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the assessment guidelines
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and must reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and requires evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and that it occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other appropriate persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the water testing of engines in tanks
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to the water testing of engines in tanks
activities covering the mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions