Unit of competency Outline

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Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services

Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC011
State Code
WH818
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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services according to technical specifications and safe operating limits.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Routine pre-operational checks of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are calibrated or set up correctly
  • 1.3 Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and risk is assessed and reported according to organisational procedures
2 Operate propulsion unit, engine systems and support services
  • 2.1 Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Controls of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.4 Performance and efficiency of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services operations is monitored
  • 2.5 Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
  • 2.6 Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
  • 2.7 Procedures to be undertaken in the event of emergencies are recognised and implemented
3 Complete operations and check propulsion unit, engine systems and support services
  • 3.1 Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are reported according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures
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