MARC039 — Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

Generate a complete, audit-ready assessment tool for this unit in minutes: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers, and a coverage matrix mapped to every component below. Reviewed and approved by your qualified person, exported under your branding.

Generate MARC039 free See a real sample

Every new account includes a free credit — no card, no subscription.

What an assessment for MARC039 must cover

120 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 78 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 engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems for use

1.1Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 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
1.3Engine is started according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
1.4Deviations from the norm are promptly identified and rectified
1.5Adjustments are made to achieve a safe and efficient operation
1.6Inability to start equipment is reported, and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2 Operate engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

2.1Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
2.2Performance and efficiency of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are monitored according manufacturer instructions
2.3Engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are operated within defined operating limits when running, to achieve optimum safety and efficiency
2.4Environmental implications associated with operation of engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified and controlled
2.5Deviations from normal operations are promptly identified
2.6Action is taken to identify and rectify basic operational faults to maintain optimum safety and efficiency
2.7Appropriate action is taken in the event of a malfunction or emergency

3 Complete operations

3.1Equipment shutdown procedures are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3.2Engine, propulsion and auxiliary system operational records are maintained according to workplace procedures
3.3Equipment damage, malfunctions or irregular performance is recorded and reported according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

checking pressures, temperatures and revolutions during start-up and warm-up periods according to technical specifications
complying with vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations for start-up and making available fuel, lubricants, cooling water and air
complying with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices
implementing environmentally responsible work practices
initiating timely actions in response to defects or damage
managing fuel systems safely according to regulations, manufacturer instructions and vessel procedures, so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment
operating:
lubricating systems according to established procedures so as to prevent pollution of the marine environment
main propulsion plant auxiliary systems to ensure safe operating conditions
marine internal combustion engines within technical specifications
pumping systems according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations to ensure safety of operation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment
refrigeration system according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations to ensure safety of operation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment
preparing shutdown and supervising cooling down of engine according to vessel operating procedures and manufacturer recommendations
undertaking pre-operational and start-up checks, including:
coolant levels
pressures and temperatures
batteries and turning on isolator
filters
fuel level
inspecting for leaks and faults on engines, equipment, lines and connections
inspecting safety guards and shafts
oil level
operating valves as required
starting system
sufficient power available on switchboard before closing isolator or breaker
visual check electrical leads.

Knowledge evidence

air filters
back-flooding prevention
basic:
combustion process
governor operation
timing diagrams
bearing types, materials, installation and lubrication
causes and effects of vibration and undue wear
circulating pumps
controllable pitch propellers
cooling systems, including keel cooling or heat exchangers, circulating pumps, ship’s side valves, coolant circulation and thermostats
corrosion
couplings types, fittings, keys and keyways
cross connections between bilge/ballast/seawater and fire systems
differences between two-stroke and four-stroke cycles of operation
drive systems, belts, clutches and motors
emergency procedures in the event of:
failure of main engine
fire
flooding
loss of steering
engine watchkeeping
environmental implications and control of:
excessive noise
exhaust emissions
loss of fuel and oil overside
fault identification, maintenance and prevention of corrosion
fuel system fault-finding, rectification and possible emergency operation
fuel systems, including petrol or diesel, carburettors or fuel injectors, and common rail
gear box fault identification, rectification and emergency operation
glands and packing seals
identification and rectification of basic operational faults, including:
failure of:
cooling systems
lubrication systems
pumping systems
refrigeration systems
steering systems
starting faults
identification of components of refrigeration systems
injection pumps
inspection and checks of main and auxiliary machinery and associated spaces
instrumentation
keeping running and maintenance logs
lubricating systems, including lube oil circulating systems, lube oil system components, general lubrication, cooling effects and lubrication system problems
maintenance logs and running logs
marine two-stroke and four-stroke:
diesel engines
petrol engines
major parts of marine internal combustion engines
operation of firefighting equipment in engine space
outlining operation and servicing propulsion system within the technical and manufacturer specifications
power transmission operation
propeller shaft and intermediate shaft alignment
pumping systems, including fire or bilge or tank circulating systems
recognising and repairing basic operational faults including:
organising maintenance assistance
testing steering arrangements according to manufacturer instructions, operational procedures and regulations
refrigeration systems, including hazards of refrigerant gases
relevant environmental responsibilities, regulations and legislative requirements
relevant state/territory training and qualification requirements for carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of refrigeration equipment especially with regard to preventing the escape of refrigerants into the atmosphere
rudder and stock support bearings
running checks
start-up and shutdown procedures
steering operation of hydraulic and cable, rod and gear
steering systems, including rudder construction and rudder types
sterndrive and water jet drive units
strainers, mudboxes and foot valves
testing of steering and hydraulic systems
tiller arm attachment
turbo charging and supercharging
use of flexible materials and hoses
valve types
ways of arranging maintenance according to relevant technical and manufacturer specifications
ways of identifying:
major parts of marine internal combustion engines
marine propulsion systems components and explaining their functions
WHS/OHS requirements and safe work practices.

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

See what you get before you start

Real, unedited Auditori output (RIIHAN201E shown), branded for a sample RTO:

Questions about assessing MARC039

What does an assessment tool for MARC039 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC039 needs to address all 120 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 26 performance evidence requirements, 78 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 MARC039?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARC039 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARC039 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARC039 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARC039, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.

Related units

Your MARC039 assessment tool, in minutes.

First unit free. No card, no RTO registration, no subscription.

Generate MARC039 free