MARC045 — Contribute to the operation of engine equipment and associated propulsion plant
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What an assessment for MARC045 must cover
75 assessable components: 5 elements (17 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 41 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
- 1.1Safety issues are identified, and safe operational practices are applied to minimise risk and to control hazards
- 1.2Work requirements of engine and plant are identified from the officer in charge of the engineering watch and relevant documentation
- 1.3Localised engine and plant inspections are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 1.4Engine and plant operational prerequisites are established according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 1.5Sequence of recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2 Operate engines and associated propulsion plant
- 2.1Engines and plant are operated according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 2.2Performance of engines and plant is monitored to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
- 2.3Faulty and worn engine equipment and components are identified and reported to the officer in charge of the engineering watch
- 2.4Action is taken when an engine fails or emergencies occur to secure the engine or machinery and to maintain the safety of vessel and persons involved according to workplace procedures
3 Test engines and associated propulsion plant
- 3.1Tests are performed according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 3.2Engines and associated propulsion equipment are observed for correct operational response
- 3.3Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
4 Analyse engines and associated propulsion plant faults
- 4.1Causes of abnormal operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
- 4.2Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 4.3Plant integrity is maintained according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
- 5.1Correct records are logged relating to the operation and performance of engines and associated propulsion equipment according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 5.2Documentation is updated and engine and plant problems, abnormalities and status are reported according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices, including:
- awareness of hazards involved in engines, propulsion plan and auxiliary equipment operation
- pollution control practices
- safe entry into pump room, fuel tanks and other confined spaces on a vessel
- attending to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
- avoiding polluting the environment
- identifying problems that occur during the operation of engines on vessels
- interpreting and following procedures for the operation, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines on vessels
- operating bilge and ballast systems, under the supervision of the officer in charge of the engineering watch, according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- producing reliable documentation
- reading and interpreting:
- equipment performance readings and instrumentation
- lock out and tagging procedures
- safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- recognising and reporting electrical hazards and unsafe equipment
- selecting and using tools required for operating, monitoring and evaluating the performance of engines on vessels
- testing machinery, under the supervision of the officer in charge of the engineering watch, according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
Knowledge evidence
- accessing and understanding typical SDS/MSDS, vessel and machinery specifications, machine drawings, operation manuals, electrical and control circuit diagrams
- appropriate use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent shock
- emergencies, including:
- crankcase and gearbox explosions
- gearbox failure
- scavenge and uptake fires
- starting air line
- hazards and problems that can occur during the operation and performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions
- methods of providing air for combustion in the vessel engine room
- national and international regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions and codes, and class rules applicable to the operation and performance evaluation of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery on vessels
- nature and causes of typical malfunctions and/or poor performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery, and the available methods for their detection and rectification
- principles and functions of machinery space monitoring and alarm systems principles and operational characteristics of:
- auxiliary boilers and associated equipment
- controllable pitch propellers (CPP)
- direct drive propulsion systems
- internal combustion engines
- jet propulsion
- marine gas engines
- reduction boxes
- steam turbines, gearing and associated equipment as they apply to auxiliary systems
- thrusters (Z pellors, azimuth, tunnel)
- Voith Schneider Units
- principles of:
- detection, identification and repair of faults
- engine cooling and lubrication
- fuel systems, including heavy fuel oil (HFO) and diesel
- marine control systems
- operation of hydraulic and electronic governors and overspeed trips
- procedures for:
- carrying out performance evaluation of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- testing and treating auxiliary boiler water, machinery cooling water and lubricating oil
- preventative strategies for scavenge and uptake fires, and starting air lines, crankcase and gearbox explosions
- relevant WHS/OHS requirements, work practices and pollution control regulations and policies
- rights and responsibilities of individuals regarding lock out and tagging of plant and equipment
- safe function, operation and maintenance of bilge and ballast systems
- safe operation of equipment, including valves and pumps
- safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including safety precautions before commencing work or repair, isolation procedures, emergency procedures and different voltages on board
- safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation and performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
- shafting systems, oil fill stern tube, pedestal bearings and thrust bearings
- the use of safe isolation systems and the application of lock out tags.
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