Release 1. New unit of competency. Licensing/regulatory information has been incorporated in accordance with Regulatory requirements. Assessment Requirements have been strengthened in accordance with Regulatory requirements.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely use deck machinery on a vessel.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

• chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or
• second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <3000 kW within the EEZ or
• chief or second engineer on a vessel with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ or
• assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer and
• worker in the engine room on vessels <80 m in length with propulsion power <3000 kW.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC and a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

• a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, or
• a relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

Not Applicable

C - Equipment Operations

Not Applicable

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Prepare lifting equipment and deck machinery for use 

1.1 

Relevant personal protective equipment and machinery is selected, used and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

1.2 

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on lifting equipment and deck machinery according to manufacturer specifications, regulatory and organisational requirements

1.3 

Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified

1.4 

Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation

1.5 

Inability to start machinery is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2 

Operate lifting equipment and deck machinery 

2.1 

Machinery is operated in a safe and controlled manner

2.2 

Machinery is operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency

2.3 

Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified

2.4 

Action is taken to rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency

2.5 

Appropriate action is taken in a malfunction or emergency

3 

Check and complete lifting equipment and deck machinery operations 

3.1 

Equipment and machinery shutdown procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

3.2 

Equipment and machinery damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to organisational procedures

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

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARC004 Operate deck machinery.

Release 1. New unit of competency. Licensing/regulatory information has been incorporated in accordance with Regulatory requirements. Assessment Requirements have been strengthened in accordance with Regulatory requirements.

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:

• applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices
• communicating with other crew members
• safely using deck machinery, including:

• basic hydraulic system
• capstans
• electric or hydraulic winches or windlasses
• lifting equipment

• undertaking pre-operational checks, including:

• checking oils, lubricants and hydraulic lines
• inspection of safety guards
• operation of emergency stops.

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 hydraulic systems and their operation
• basic operational faults
• capstans
• communication techniques
• electric and hydraulic winches and windlasses
• legislation affecting lifting equipment
• lifting equipment and deck machinery
• machinery shutdown procedures
• manufacturer recommendations, regulations and vessel operating procedures
• operational techniques for specific location and weather conditions
• procedures and requirements for selecting and using appropriate machinery and equipment
• process for maintaining workloads within specifications
• safe working procedures
• stability implications as it relates to lifting gear
• techniques for identifying basic faults, including:

• failure of hydraulic lines
• structural failure

• watertight and or weather tight hatches
• WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. 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.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions. Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, safety management system (SMS), workplace procedures and operational manuals
• a commercial vessel with inboard diesel propulsion power of ≥150 kW or appropriate deck machinery ashore
• tools, equipment, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.