Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMC207B OPERATE REMOTE CONTROLS OF PROPULSION PLANT ANDENGINEERING SYSTEMS

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations


b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the application of a significant range of fundamental engineering principles and equipment control techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts. Contribution to the development of a broad plan or strategy for shipboard engineering operations is required and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved


d.
Work requires:
1
significant judgement in planning, technical and leadership functions related to equipment control operations and procedures for vessels of 500gross tonnage or more
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel of 500gross tonnage or more


b
Remote control of engineering systems may be carried out
1
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
2
under normal and adverse conditions of weather and loading
3
while underway
4
during berthing and unberthing operations
5
while anchoring or mooring

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMC207B OPERATE REMOTE CONTROLS OF PROPULSION PLANT ANDENGINEERING SYSTEMS

VARIABLE
SCOPE


c
Engineering plant and systems that may be remotely controlled or monitored include:
1
propulsion systems and controls
2
electrical systems and controls
3
engineering plant performance indicators
4
indicators of speed and fuel consumption
5
steering gear
6
hydraulic systems and controls
7
pumps and pumping systems
8
bridge controls and UMS (unmanned machinery spaces) systems
9
auxiliary systems and controls


d
Propulsion plant configurations may include:
1
CPP
2
direct drive shaft
3
electric diesel
4
steam
5
reduction gear


e
Auxiliary systems and controls may include:
1
cooling water
2
fuel
3
air starting
4
lubrication
5
ballast water
6
bilge
7
waste management and pollution control systems


f
Emergencies may include:
1
loss of propulsion
2
loss of electrical power
3
loss of steering
4
flooding of engine room
5
fire or explosion in engine room

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMC207B OPERATE REMOTE CONTROLS OF PROPULSION PLANT ANDENGINEERING SYSTEMS

VARIABLE
SCOPE


g
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
operational orders
3
MO STCW Convention and Code
4
AMSA Marine Orders
5
vessel's log
6
company procedures for the remote control of propulsion plant and other engineering systems
7
plant and equipment manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures
8
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
9
relevant Australian and international standards


h
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
relevant sections of IMO STCW Convention and Code
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
3
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
4
MARPOL Convention on waste management and control systems

Evidence Guide
TDMMC207B OPERATE REMOTE CONTROLS OF PROPULSION PLANT ANDENGINEERING SYSTEMS

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
1
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a
Operate the remote controls of a vessel:

1
safely in both normal and emergency situations

2
in normal and adverse weather conditions

3
in berthing and unberthing operations

4
when anchoring or mooring
b
Monitor and evaluate the performance of vessel's propulsion plant, other engineering systems, and auxiliary machinery and equipment using remote performance indicators
c
Exercise required safety and hazard control procedures when operating the remote controls of the vessel
d
Identify typical problems when remotely controlling shipboard plant and equipment and take appropriate action in conjunction with the chief engineer
e
Communicate effectively with engineering personnel others when remotely controlling shipboard plant and equipment

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
b
Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
completing propulsion and engineering control operations

2
identifying and evaluating engineering control problems and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to engineering control procedures

4
applying safety precautions relevant to engineering control operations

5
assessing operational capability and performance of propulsion and other engineering plant and auxiliary equipment
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

2
vessel's safety management system and procedures

3
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

Evidence Guide (continued)
TDMMC207B OPERATE REMOTE CONTROLS OF PROPULSION PLANT ANDENGINEERING SYSTEMS

2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
(continued)

4
job procedures and work instructions

5
relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of machinery, including instructions on equipment performance, capability and limitations

6
security procedures

7
following on-board housekeeping processes

8
waste, pollution and recycling management processes and systems
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify accidents and incidents in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures
e
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
f
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others


3
Context of assessment
a
Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations
b
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel

4

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to:
a
remotely control the propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment of a vessel of 500gross tonnage or more in an appropriate range of situations, weather and loading conditions; and/or
b
operate an integrated vessel simulator, meeting the requirements of Section A I/12 of the IMO STCW 95 Code, over an appropriate range of simulated normal and emergency propulsion and engineering control situations