Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Range of Conditions updated to include relevant information.
Release 1. New unit of competency.
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services according to technical specifications and safe operating limits.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Equipment Operations
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. |
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1 |
Prepare for operation |
1.1 |
Routine pre-operational checks of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures |
1.2 |
Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are calibrated or set up correctly |
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1.3 |
Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures |
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1.4 |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and risk is assessed and reported according to organisational procedures |
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2 |
Operate propulsion unit, engine systems and support services |
2.1 |
Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures |
2.2 |
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected and used according to organisational procedures |
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2.3 |
Controls of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are operated in a safe and controlled manner |
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2.4 |
Performance and efficiency of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services operations is monitored |
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2.5 |
Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards |
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2.6 |
Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operation of propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel |
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2.7 |
Procedures to be undertaken in the event of emergencies are recognised and implemented |
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3 |
Complete operations and check propulsion unit, engine systems and support services |
3.1 |
Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures |
3.2 |
Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are reported according to organisational procedures |
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3.3 |
Propulsion unit, engine systems and support services are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures |
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3.4 |
Operational records are completed according to organisational 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. |
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Propulsion unit and engine systems must include: |
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Support services include one or more of the following: |
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Emergencies must include: |
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Operational records must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARC4001A Manage a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2