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MARC038 — Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

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What an assessment for MARC038 must cover

51 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 25 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 Prepare propulsion unit and auxiliary system for use

  • 1.1Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 1.2Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
  • 1.3Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
  • 1.4Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
  • 1.5Inability to start up equipment is reported promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2 Operate propulsion unit and auxiliary system

  • 2.1Equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner
  • 2.2Performance and efficiency of equipment is monitored according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3Equipment is maintained within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
  • 2.4Environmental implications associated with operating equipment are identified and controlled
  • 2.5Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
  • 2.6Action is taken to rectify irregularities to maintain optimum safety and efficiency

3 Check and complete propulsion unit and auxiliary system operation

  • 3.1Equipment shutdown procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.2Equipment operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and reported according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4Equipment is cleaned according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: using appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE)
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: carrying out pre-operational checks, including: checking fuel system
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: carrying out pre-operational checks, including: checking leads, lines and connections
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: carrying out pre-operational checks, including: checking oils and lubricants
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: carrying out pre-operational checks, including: inspecting safety guards
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: implementing environmentally responsible work practices
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: maintaining engine work load within specifications
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: measuring and calculating volumes, consumption and servicing requirements
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: monitoring noise levels for correct operation
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: operating propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment
  • applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices including: recordkeeping

Knowledge evidence

  • basic operating principles of two and four-stroke engines
  • environmental impacts and minimisation measures associated with operating propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment
  • environmental responsibilities
  • identification of components
  • manufacturer specifications for operating propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment
  • operating principles and operating methods for propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment
  • potential hazards and risks associated with operating propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: ancillary equipment
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: bilge systems
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: cooling, lubricating and fuel systems
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: diesel engines
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: drive train assembly
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: low voltage electrical systems
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: machinery monitoring equipment
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: outboard engines
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: shore power leads and connections
  • propulsion machinery and ancillary equipment, including: steering gear
  • routine checks required with the operation of propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment and other mechanical equipment
  • shore power connections and associated hazards
  • use of low voltage electrical systems
  • what to do in the case of malfunctions and emergencies with propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment and other mechanical equipment
  • WHS/OHS requirements and safe work practices including: factors associated with the safe operation of propulsion and auxiliary equipment
  • WHS/OHS requirements and safe work practices including: hazards of refrigerant gases
  • WHS/OHS requirements and safe work practices including: potential hazards and risks involved with types of fuels or industrial gases, for example, petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
  • WHS/OHS requirements and safe work practices including: preparing for the safe use of propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment and other mechanical equipment.

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Questions about assessing MARC038

What does an assessment tool for MARC038 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC038 needs to address all 51 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARC038?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARC038 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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