MARC053 — Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems up to 1500 kW

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What an assessment for MARC053 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 18 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 for operation

1.1Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures
1.2Routine pre-operational checks of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

2 Operate marine internal combustion engines and associated systems

2.1Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
2.2Marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are operated in a safe and controlled manner
2.3Performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems operations is monitored
2.4Adverse sea and weather conditions that may impact on operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel
2.5Faults or malfunctions are identified and recorded according to organisational procedures
2.6Faults or malfunctions are rectified, where possible, and corrective actions are taken and recorded according to organisational procedures
2.7Restrictions are applied to operations, as necessary, and are agreed to with the Master
2.8Procedures to be undertaken in the event of an emergency are recognised and implemented

3 Complete operations

3.1Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
3.2Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

Performance evidence

carrying out necessary calculations associated with managing marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, including calculating: - areas and volumes of various shapes and circumference of circles - calibration tables - lubricating oil and fuel/oil consumption, rate of fuel consumption (RFC), specific fuel consumption (SFC), effects on RFC and fuel requirements due to change in vessel speed or voyage deviations - relationship between vessel speed and fuel consumption, including the meaning of economical revolutions per minute (r.p.m.) and its application - tank capacities and pumping capacities for filling and emptying
maintaining records of operating and maintaining marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and any related safety incidents, including: - logbooks - maintenance records - operational orders
monitoring various gauges and instruments to evaluate the performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems
operating marine internal combustion engines and associated systems in accordance with manufacturer instructions, maritime regulations, rules and instructions
recognising problems that may occur with marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, responding to alarms and taking appropriate preventative and remedial actions
recognising when performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems is unsatisfactory or outside of specified limits and taking appropriate actions

Knowledge evidence

associated systems, including: - air start - control systems - cooling system - cooling water system and components - dual fuel systems - exhaust systems - fuel system, including pumps and injectors - lubricating oil systems and components - lubrication systems
characteristics of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, including operational limits
control systems
crankcase explosions and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions
dangers associated with operating shipboard marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and related hazard prevention strategies
emergency procedures, including: - explosion - failure or major fault in propulsion engines and associated control systems - fire - loss of: - bridge control - electrical supply - major breakdowns - propulsion power - steering
engine protection arrangements
methods for controlling and managing the operation of shipboard marine internal combustion engines and associated systems
pollution control measures under relevant local, state, territory and commonwealth legislation
problems associated with marine internal combustion engines and associated systems, and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions
procedures for monitoring and evaluating performance of marine internal combustion engines and associated systems
relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations and the Marine Order 505
relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies
requirements for emission control from internal combustion engines under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
sequence of required actions when there is a major fault on main propulsion engine
surroundings and changes to these surroundings
technological changes in engine and control system designs
turbocharging systems

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What does an assessment tool for MARC053 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC053 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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