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Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel

Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB016
State Code
AWK93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to servicing engines and engine components on a vessel.This unit applies to an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Engine, who assists under the direction of the officer in charge of the engineering watch, in performing a range of engine maintenance activities on a range of vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan engine maintenance tasks
  • 1.1 Planned maintenance system is accessed to establish engine maintenance requirements for vessel
  • 1.2 Maintenance tasks are proposed and prioritised in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the maintenance work
  • 1.3 Resource requirements are identified and accessed to ensure efficient completion of tasks
  • 1.4 Maintenance tasks are recorded in the maintenance schedule according to organisational procedures
2 Prepare for engine service
  • 2.1 Nature and scope of work requirements are confirmed according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Service procedures, workshop manuals and manufacturer specifications are accessed and interpreted
  • 2.3 Tools, equipment and materials required for servicing are identified and prepared
  • 2.4 Engine and components are visually inspected for external signs of defects according to maintenance documentation
  • 2.5 Electrical components are identified and electrical equipment is used safely
  • 2.6 Engine is started, ran up to operating temperature and checked for leaks, abnormal noises and pressures
  • 2.7 Test results are compared with manufacturer/component supplier specifications to determine compliance or non-compliance
  • 2.8 Results are documented with supporting information and recommendations are made about serviceability and repair
3 Service engines and engine components
  • 3.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are identified and observed
  • 3.2 Service operations are performed according to organisational procedures manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.3 Fluid level checks and replenishments are carried out according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.4 Appropriate lubricants are applied to engine
  • 3.5 Equipment/components requiring replacement are changed according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
  • 3.6 Adjustments are made according to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Engine is inspected to ensure protective guards, cowlings and safety features are in place
  • 4.2 Engine is cleaned according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Materials to be reused are collected and stored according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 4.5 Waste and scrap are removed according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG362 MARB3002A Perform routine engine maintenance on a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH11 MARB035 Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel Unit of competency