Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication 

• Use vessel's engine room communication systems and procedures
• Listen to and interpret verbal information related to engine room watchkeeping functions and the operation and maintenance of the vessel
• Read and interpret maritime regulations, engineering drawings, gauges and instrument readings, vessel's safety management system, vessel and equipment manufacturer's instructions, etc.
• Speak clearly and directly on diverse matters related to engine room watchkeeping functions and engine room operation and maintenance
• Write documents as part of engine room watchkeeping duties, including reports on equipment operation and maintenance, safety incident reports, entries in records, etc.
• Negotiate issues with others in the course of engine room operations
• Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
• Interpret and record observations and equipment readings and displays
• Communicate with multilingual crew
• Use engine room communication equipment and radio equipment

Teamwork 

• Assist in the provision of leadership to the engine room personnel on the vessel
• Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise on board the vessel
• Motivate other crew members
• Assist crew members to achieve and maintain competency
• Avoid and prevent the harassment of others on the vessel
• Collaborate with crew members in the course of vessel operations
• Work with crew members of different ages, genders, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.

Problem solving 

• Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of engine room watchkeeping operations
• Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of watchkeeping operations including hazards and risks and take appropriate action (e.g. avoidance of fire and explosion, avoidance of engine room hazards, etc.)
• Manage hazards and risks in a range of engine room watchkeeping situations, (e.g. engine room hazards, operations in heavy weather and seas, etc.)
• Use required analysis techniques required when carrying out maintenance program for propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems in conjunction with the chief engineer and other crew members on the vessel
• Use mathematics to solve problems such as various calculations related to the operation of propulsion and auxiliary plant and equipment

Initiative and enterprise 

• Modify activities dependent on differing work situations and contingencies such as changes in the weather and sea conditions, changes in operational performance of plant and equipment and engine room emergencies
• Take appropriate initiatives in a range of engine room situations such as those above
• Respond appropriately to any changes in engine room plant, equipment, standard operating procedures and the vessel's working environment

Planning and organising 

• Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures for the vessel, including the vessel's safety management system and emergency procedures
• Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
• Implement bridge resource management strategy
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
• Collect, manage and interpret information needed in the course of engine room operations
• Organise and plan own management activities as engineer watchkeeper on a vessel
• Manage time and priorities in the course of engine room watchkeeping activities

Self-management 

• Interpret and apply regulations, survey requirements, standard procedures and codes of practice as they apply to the engine room operations, including OH&S, environmental protection, security and SOLAS requirements
• Establish and follow own work plans and schedules
• Evaluate and monitor own work and management performance as engineer watchkeeper

Learning 

• Contribute to learning and assessment activities on the vessel, including emergency drills, safety and security awareness training, and continuing professional development of crew members
• Assist crew members to adapt to any changes in the engine room systems, equipment, procedures and the vessel's operating environment (e.g. sea and weather conditions)
• Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of other crew members on the vessel
• Contribute to the assessment of the competency of other crew members
• Assist in the creation of a learning environment on board the vessel
• Adapt own competency to any changes in the vessel type, its propulsion and auxiliary plant and equipment and its operating environment
• Update own knowledge and skills required for engine room watchkeeping activities

Technology 

• Operate engine room systems including vessel's propulsion and auxiliary systems, electrical systems, radio systems, other engine room equipment, etc.
• Follow and apply operational and maintenance systems for the vessel's hull, propulsion, electrical and auxiliary systems, safety and deck equipment and other facilities on the vessel
• Follow and apply safety management system and OH&S procedures for use and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Carry out the preventative and remedial maintenance procedures for the vessel's hull, propulsion plant, electrical and auxiliary systems, other engine room equipment and tools

Requirements for completion of the qualification: 

A successful outcome of the twenty  units of competency listed below.

Additional units   from those listed below or relevant units from this or other Training Packages Note 4  may be included in the qualification to satisfy specific additional needs beyond the minimum requirements. (They may also be achieved separately, either individually or in skill sets, leading to a National Statement of Attainment as described elsewhere in the Training Package)

FIELD 

UNIT 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance  

TDMMB407B

Maintain seaworthiness of vessel

TDMMB1207B

Fault-find, dismantle, maintain and repair shipboard plant and equipment

TDMMB1307B

Carry out shipboard fabrication and repair operations

E 

Communication 

TDMME707B

Use English in written and oral form to perform engineering duties

F 

Operational Quality 
and Safety 

TDMMF307B

Manage business and legal requirements on a vessel

TDMMF407B

Maintain the operational condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety systems

TDMMF507C

Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations on board a vessel

TDMMF1007B

Provide elementary first aid

TDMMF1107B

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF1807B

Apply medical first aid on board a vessel

TDMMF1907B

Operate survival craft and other lifesaving appliances

TDMMF3107B

Maintain a safe engineering watch

TDMMF5607A

Observe personal safety and social responsibilities Note 1 

TDMMF6107A

Manage marine firefighting and prevention activities on board a vessel Note 2 

TDMMF6207A

Prevent, control and fight fires on board an ocean-going vessel Note 3 

R 

Carry out Operations on Equipment and Systems 

TDMMR907B

Operate alternators, generators and controls systems to supply shipboard electrical power

TDMMR1007B

Operate pumping systems and associated control systems

TDMMR1107B

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

TDMMR5907A

Operate steam propulsion plant and associated systems on steam vessels

U 

Environment 

TDMMU407B

Ensure compliance with pollution prevention measures

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

MEM05006B

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM05007C

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

MEM05001B

Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components

MEM05015C

Weld using manual metal arc welding process

MEM05004C

Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

MEM07005B

Perform general machining

F 

Operational Quality 
and Safety 

TDMMF5807A

Adapt to basic industry and regulatory requirements for tanker operations

TDMMF5907A

Work safely in enclosed spaces on a vessel

O 

Security 

TDMMO107A

Follow maritime security procedures

TDMMO207A

Carry out ship security officer functions

Optional imported  
units from the  
Business Services Training Package BSB01  

BSBFLM505B

Manage operational plan

BSBFLM506B

Manage workplace information systems

BSBFLM509B

Facilitate continuous improvement

Optional imported units from the Training and Assessment Training Package TAA04 

TAADEL301A

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills

TAAASS301A

Contribute to assessment