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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
MARB035
State Code
OCH11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
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 people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Able Seafarer - Engine or Integrated Rating 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 vesselsNavigational Watch - Deck/Engine.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Able Seafarer - Engine, Integrated Rating or Navigational Watch - Deck/Engine and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.
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 workplace procedures
2 Prepare for engine service
  • 2.1 Nature and scope of work requirements are confirmed according to workplace 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 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 workplace procedures and 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 workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Materials to be reused are collected and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Waste and scrap are removed according to legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK93 MARB016 Contribute to routine engine maintenance on a vessel Unit of competency