Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to MARB039 - Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment		26/Oct/2020
Supersedes and is equivalent to MARB5002A - Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment		06/Oct/2013

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Oct/2013

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MAR - Maritime Training Package	Maritime Training Package	1.0-6.0

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MAR50115 - Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper)	Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper)	Superseded	1
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MARSS00005 - Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set	Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Maintenance Skill Set	Superseded	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	031701	Maritime Engineering

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	031701	Maritime Engineering	05/Mar/2014

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment on a vessel. This includes maintaining marine pumps, valves, air compressors, heat exchangers, diesel engines, turbochargers, marine lubricating systems and deck machinery as well as conducting inspections of marine boilers and marine refrigeration units.

This unit applies to the work of a Marine Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Follow safe work practices	1.1	Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures relevant to maintaining shipboard machinery and equipment are complied with
		1.2	Safety hazards are identified and reported according to safety and vessel procedures
		1.3	Prior to use, tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out maintenance activities for correct operation and safety are checked according to safety and vessel procedures
		1.4	Before commencing maintenance activities, isolation precautions are implemented according to safety and vessel procedures
2	Maintain marine pumps	2.1	Maintenance requirements for pump are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		2.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining pump are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		2.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		2.4	Pump is disassembled, inspected and serviced according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		2.5	Pump is reassembled and tested according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		2.6	Performance of pump is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
3	Maintain valves	3.1	Maintenance requirements for valve are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		3.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining valve are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		3.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		3.4	Valves are removed for maintenance according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		3.5	Valve is disassembled and valve maintenance is performed according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		3.6	Valves are reassembled and tested according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
4	Maintain air compressors	4.1	Maintenance requirements for air compressor are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		4.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining air compressor are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		4.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		4.4	Air compressor is disassembled and inspected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		4.5	Air compressor is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		4.6	Performance of air compressor is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
5	Maintain heat exchangers	5.1	Maintenance requirements for heat exchanger are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		5.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining heat exchanger are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		5.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		5.4	Heat exchanger is disassembled and inspected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		5.5	Heat exchanger is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		5.6	Performance of heat exchanger is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
6	Maintain diesel engines	6.1	Maintenance requirements for diesel engine are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		6.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools, measuring instruments and equipment for maintaining diesel engine are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		6.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		6.4	Diesel engine components are disassembled and inspected for wear and deterioration according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		6.5	Routine maintenance on diesel engines is performed according to manufacturer and vessel procedures
		6.6	Diesel engine components are refurbished, as required, according to manufacturer and vessel procedures
		6.7	Specialised tools and measuring instruments are used to maintain and refurbish diesel engines/components according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		6.8	Diesel engine is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		6.9	Performance of diesel engine is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
7	Maintain turbochargers	7.1	Maintenance requirements for turbocharger are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		7.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining turbocharger are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		7.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		7.4	All components of turbocharger are disassembled and inspected for wear and deterioration according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		7.5	Turbocharger is reassembled, tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		7.6	Performance of turbocharger is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
8	Inspect marine boilers	8.1	Inspection requirements for marine boiler are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		8.2	Appropriate procedures for inspecting marine boiler are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		8.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform inspection activities
		8.4	Marine boiler is inspected for repair or general maintenance according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		8.5	Performance of marine boiler is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
9	Inspect marine refrigeration units	9.1	Inspection requirements for marine refrigeration unit are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		9.2	Appropriate procedures for inspecting marine refrigeration unit are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		9.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform inspection activities
		9.4	Marine refrigeration unit is inspected for repair or general maintenance according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		9.5	Performance of marine refrigeration unit is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
10	Maintain marine lubricating systems	10.1	Inspection and maintenance requirements for lubricating systems are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		10.2	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform inspection and maintenance activities
		10.3	Purifier maintenance procedures are applied according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		10.4	Components of lubricating system are inspected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
11	Maintain and repair deck machinery	11.1	Maintenance and/or repair requirements for deck machinery are determined according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures and documentation
		11.2	Appropriate procedures, materials, tools and equipment for maintaining and/or repairing deck machinery are selected according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		11.3	Relevant information is extracted from drawings and technical specifications required to perform maintenance activities
		11.4	Deck machinery maintenance and/or repair procedures are implemented according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		11.5	Deck machinery is tested and adjusted according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures
		11.6	Performance of deck machinery is confirmed against recommended performance specifications according to safety, manufacturer and vessel procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Pumps include one or more of the following:	axial centrifugal gear reciprocating screw

Serviced includes one or more of the following:	dismantling rod and gears, seals, bearings and relief valve identifying wear and deterioration measuring wear in cylinders, neck rings and rods protecting finished surfaces removing: gland packing studs, intact and broken replacing and adjusting seals

Valves include one or more of the following:	ball butterfly check diaphragm gate globe: screw down non return screw lift

Valve maintenance include one or more of the following :	examining seats, valves, spindles and glands gland packing: selection removal repacking lapping valves and seats machining valves and seats

Air compressor is disassembled and inspected include one or more of the following:	coolers and cooling passages lubricating systems piston and rings suction and delivery valves and seats

Heat exchanger is disassembled and inspected include one or more of the following:	corrosion erosion fouling leakage provision for tube expansion

Diesel engine components are disassembled and inspected include one or more of the following:	bearings cooling system crankshaft alignment liners lubrication system pistons rings valves

Routine maintenance on diesel engines include one or more of the following:	air intake system: inspecting and changing air filters inspecting turbocharger to make sure there is no fouling of compressor blades from crankcase gases cooling system fluid level checks coolant sampling for trending analysis draining, flushing and refilling system when required emissions systems: inspecting crankcase ventilation systems, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems and diesel particulate filters (if so equipped) exhaust system: inspecting for leaks, corrosion, wet stacking fuel system: changing fuel filters, fuel injectors checking water separators lubrication: checking levels changing oil, oil filters taking oil samples for trending analysis to optimise oil change intervals and to detect engine wear mechanical systems: inspecting resilient engine mounts and torsional couplings generally inspecting for leaks, wear or deterioration operating systems: downloading data from digital engine management system to note and review alarm conditions valves and heads: inspecting, adjusting and recording valve train wear for trending analysis inspecting and recording cylinder head wear for trending analysis

Diesel engine components are refurbished include one or more of the following:	air start valves cylinder heads exhaust valves fuel injectors relief valves

Components of turbocharger include one or more of the following:	air casing air filters bearings diffuser gas inlet grid impeller inducer nozzle ring rotor volute

Inspection requirements for marine boiler include one or more of the following:	fire side water side

Inspection requirements for marine refrigeration unit include one or more of the following:	compressors condensers evaporators expansion valves oil separators

Components of lubricating system include one or more of the following:	settling tank system bearings system filters

Deck machinery includes one or more of the following:	cranes lifeboat davits and gear mooring winch winch windlass

Unit Mapping Information

This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARB5002A Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

assessing own work outcomes and maintaining knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices
explaining principles of shipboard machinery and equipment and imparting knowledge and ideas verbally and in writing
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage
performing calculations and interpreting graphical information used in maintaining shipboard machinery and equipment
reading and interpreting written information related to the operation, performance and maintenance of shipboard machinery and equipment, including machinery specifications and operational manuals
scheduling maintenance of shipboard machinery and equipment
using testing equipment and explaining test and performance results relevant to shipboard machinery and equipment.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic principles of diesel engine operation including:

typical starting air and manoeuvring systems of diesel engines, including all components normally found therein
typical diesel engine lubrication systems, including:
operating principles and adjustments of diesel engine fuel injection equipment, including common service faults, symptoms and causes of diesel fuel injection problems, explaining appropriate actions to be taken
means of pressure charging diesel engines, including common service faults, appropriate actions to rectify these faults, and emergency operation and isolation procedures
different methods of cooling marine diesel engines, including common requirements of cooling
common faults and appropriate action to be taken with cooling of diesel engines
causes of crankcase and air-line explosions, and scavenge and uptake fires
materials used to construct following diesel engine major parts:
crank shafts
cylinder liners and heads
exhaust valves

basic principles of electrotechnology, marine electrical practice and marine automation and control relevant to detection, fault finding and repair of faults in electrical and electronic equipment, including:

basic electrical circuit theory
basic theory of electromagnetism and electrostatics
electrolytic action and cells
AC and DC theory and plant and equipment
basic cabling, distribution and lighting systems
basic control and switch gear
instruments, calibration and testing

basic principles of mechanics as they relate to forces, pressures, stress and strains in shipboard dynamic machinery
basic principles of operating and maintaining:

fluid power control systems
refrigeration systems
machinery lubrication systems
marine boilers and materials used to construct following boiler major parts:

water tubes

furnace

steam and water drum

superheaters

basic thermodynamics, including:

basic thermodynamic properties of common working fluids
methods of heat transfer and related problems
principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation and their application to marine systems
elementary principles of steam plants
basic steam plant cycles and function of each component
combustion process and calorific value of fuels
air/fuel ratio and significance of excess air on combustion
operating cycle of single stage reciprocating air-conditioners, including methods for the mass of air delivered
clearance volume, its effect on volumetric efficiency and methods of calculating volumetric efficiency
advantages of multi-staging and inter-cooling
meaning of gauge and absolute pressure
temperature and temperature scales
system international (SI) units and common thermodynamic terms and principles

maintenance and repair hazards and problems, and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions during maintaining and repairing shipboard plant and equipment
maritime communication techniques needed during maintenance and repair operations
materials used to construct the following gas turbine major parts:

turbine casing
rotors
compressors
gas generators

materials used to construct the following steam turbine major parts:

turbine casings
rotors
blades
nozzles
reduction gears

national and international regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes, including Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders applicable to managing shipboard plant and equipment maintenance and repair operations
nature and causes of typical shipboard plant and equipment malfunctions and available methods for their detection and repair, including established fault finding techniques
operating principles and performance specifications for different types of shipboard plant and equipment usually found on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power
operating principles of unmanned machinery spaces (UMS) and automated monitoring and control of machinery
planned maintenance systems and procedures for condition monitoring of plant and equipment, including responsibilities and requirements covered by various forms of vessel survey
plant and equipment typically found on board a vessel of unlimited propulsion power
procedures for:

carrying out shipboard plant and equipment fault finding and repair as part of routine maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with company and survey requirements, and established safety rules and regulations
completing temporary and permanent repair and/or replacement procedures for plant and equipment on board vessels at sea, alongside and in dry dock
reading and interpreting plant and equipment performance readings and instrumentation

purpose and content of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
safe procedures for:

handling heavy plant, equipment and component parts during maintenance and repair of shipboard plant and equipment
using hand and power tools and maintenance equipment

safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to shipboard plant and equipment inspection and maintenance operations
types of vessel maintenance and repair records to be maintained to meet requirements of company, survey and regulatory authorities
typical vessel and plant and equipment specifications, equipment drawings, operational manuals, and electrical and control circuit diagrams
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, policies and procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2

Unit of competency details

MARB014 - Maintain and repair shipboard machinery and equipment (Release 1)

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