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Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC007
State Code
WH814
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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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
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems on a vessel.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or 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.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems for use
  • 1.1 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 1.2 Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Engine is started according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
  • 1.5 Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
  • 1.6 Inability to start equipment is reported, and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
2 Operate engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems
  • 2.1 Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.2 Performance and efficiency of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are monitored according manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
  • 2.4 Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled
  • 2.5 Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
  • 2.6 Action is taken to identify and rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
  • 2.7 Appropriate action is taken in the event of a malfunction or emergency
3 Complete operations
  • 3.1 Equipment shut-down procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Engine, propulsion and auxiliary system operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG385 MARC2007A Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB72 MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems Unit of competency