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USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

USE ENGLISH IN WRITTEN AND ORAL FORM TO PERFORM ENGINEERING DUTIES

Unit of competency
National Code
TDMME707B
State Code
S5393
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/12/2007
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
19/12/2007
Nominal Hours
20
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use English in written and oral form to perform engineering duties on board a commercial vessel, including 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Read, interpret and apply information in engineering publications and documentation
  • a Engineering publications and other documentation used when performing engineering watchkeeping duties are read and correctly interpreted, and required information is extracted and appropriately applied to work activities in accordance with established marine engineering practice
  • b Information in engineering publications and other documentation used in day-to-day work is correctly accessed, read and interpreted and applied to work activities
  • c Engineering specifications and drawings are correctly read and interpreted, and the information applied during engineering duties in accordance with established marine engineering practice
2 Obtain, interpret and apply engineering information during engineering duties
  • a Readings on gauges, instrumentation, computer screens and other performance indicators are correctly made and interpreted
  • b Engineering information, procedures, instructions and directions are obtained, interpreted and applied in the course of engineering duties
  • c Standard drawing symbols and appropriate instrumentation and process control terms are correctly used when describing the actions and functions of marine equipment and plant
  • d Engineering drawings and control loops are correctly sketched as required in the course of typical engineering duties
  • e Engineering information is correctly entered into a computer using a keyboard and other relevant peripheral equipment
  • f Engineering information is correctly accessed and retrieved from a computer using a keyboard and other relevant peripheral equipment
  • g Engineering reports and completing running sheets and other engineering documentation relevant to the performance of engineering duties are correctly and accurately completed in English
3 Use tools to communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room
  • a The various available tools are correctly used to communicate between the bridge, engine control room and main engine room
  • b Appropriate records of engineering communication are completed in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
4 Communicate with officers, crew and others when performing engineering duties
  • a Written and verbal communication with others in the performance of officer's duties is clear and precise, uses established marine engineering vocabulary and follows established communication practice
  • b Misunderstandings in English communication are avoided using appropriate confirmation techniques and established communication practice
  • c Messages concerning vessel safety and operations involving written or verbal communication are read or received, clarified, correctly interpreted and applied to engineering activities
  • d Appropriate techniques are used when communicating in English with multilingual crew to ensure that communication is effective and messages are clearly understood
4 Communicate with officers, crew and others when performing engineering duties(continued)
  • e Training, instruction and feedback on work performance is effectively provided to engine room crew in accordance with vessel procedures and established engineering practice
  • f Various forms of non-verbal communication are appropriately used when working and communicating with others in the course of engineering duties
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2099 TDMME701A Use English in written and oral form to perform engineering duties Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH828 MARE001 Communicate effectively when performing engineering duties Unit of competency
WG406 MARE5001A Communicate effectively when performing engineering duties Unit of competency