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Manage fuel systems

Manage fuel systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC008
State Code
WH815
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2013
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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
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the fuel and fuel oil systems of a vessel to ensure safety of operation and to avoid pollution of the marine environment.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Steam.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan refuelling
  • 1.1 Fuel tanks are dipped to establish current level of fuel
  • 1.2 Amount of fuel on board vessel is calculated and positioning of fuel is determined
  • 1.3 Impact of refuelling on vessel safety is determined
  • 1.4 Fuel is ordered according to organisational procedures
2 Prepare vessel for refuelling
  • 2.1 Vessel is positioned and secured for refuelling
  • 2.2 Refuelling equipment is correctly deployed according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Communication between all people involved in refuelling procedures is established
  • 2.4 Tank valves are opened as necessary and refuelling operations are performed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Tanks are dipped to ensure correct amount of fuel has been received
3 Complete refuelling operations
  • 3.1 Shut-down procedures are conducted according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Refuelling equipment is secured according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Refuelling records are completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to refuelling equipment are recorded according to organisational procedures
4 Manage an emergency
  • 4.1 Appropriate response is made to emergency situation according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 All personnel are correctly notified and their activities are managed to ensure their safety, according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Waste containment measures are implemented to protect the environment
  • 4.4 Appropriate authorities are notified when applicable
  • 4.5 Incident is recorded according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG386 MARC3001A Manage fuel systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB77 MARC040 Manage fuel systems Unit of competency