Demonstrate basic knowledge of ships and ship routines

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
MARL008

State Code
WH875

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Deleted

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

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe engineering watch on a commercial vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a Marine Engineering Watchkeeper on commercial vessels greater than 750 kW or as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Outline key features of different types of commercial ships

1.1 Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed
1.2 Terms used to quote size of a ship are used appropriately
1.3 Plate materials and joining methods used in ship construction are detailed
1.4 Basic principles of watertight integrity are identified and applied
1.5 Shipping terms are applied to describe characteristics of commercial vessels

2 Explain dangers associated with entry into engine room spaces

2.1 How atmosphere in engine room spaces may be hazardous is detailed
2.2 Procedures for obtaining permission to enter engine room spaces are outlined
2.3 Administrative procedures applying to work in engine room after normal hours are outlined

3 Explain need for standards and other monitoring requirements for ships

3.1 International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined
3.2 National legislation and International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment are outlined
3.3 Requirements of International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (ISM) Code and safety management system are outlined
3.4 Qualifications and experience requirements for key personnel on a ship are outlined
3.5 Personal and ship certificates, and other documents required to be carried on board ship by international conventions, how they are obtained, how they may be verified and period of their legal validity are identified
3.6 Roles and functions of key national and international shipping authorities and organisations are outlined
3.7 Purpose of surveys and dry-docking of ships are explained

4 Explain responsibilities of personnel on board ship

4.1 Roles and responsibilities of personnel on board ship are clarified
4.2 Organisational structure, lines of responsibility and communication on board ship are outlined
4.3 International maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation concerning shipboard personnel and training are clarified
4.4 Daily work and shipboard routines relating to engineering watchkeeping are outlined
4.5 Personal and social responsibilities of personnel on board ship are confirmed

5 Explain engineering watchkeeping procedures

5.1 Established marine engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined
5.2 Operational procedures and requirements for main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
5.3 Operational procedures and requirements for monitoring the performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
5.4 Procedures for identifying, rectifying and reporting problems associated with performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
5.5 Basic operation, monitoring and maintenance of shafting installations and propeller systems is detailed
5.6 Engine room resource management principles and procedures required for a safe engineering watch are outlined
5.7 Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate action to be taken in the event of fire or accident are clarified
5.8 Requirements for recording activities and incidents that occur during keeping an engineering watch are detailed
5.9 Fatigue management strategies for engine room management team are identified
5.10 Personal task and workload management techniques appropriate for an engineering watchkeeper are outlined

6 Outline procedures and responses to malfunctions and emergency situations

6.1 Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified
6.2 Correct response and required action relating to potential malfunctions and emergencies in main propulsion and auxiliary systems are detailed
6.3 Regulatory requirements and reporting requirements for incidents and emergency situations outside watchkeeper limits of responsibility are confirmed

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WG469	MARL5011A	Demonstrate basic knowledge of ships and ship routines	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
J718	MAR50613	Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal)	Qualification