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MARITIME ENGINEERING
Operate maritime diesel propulsion
systems and engine services
level:
4
credit:
26
planned review date:
January 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
This unit standard is for people in the maritime engineering
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
initiate start up and shut down operations of marine diesel
propulsion systems and engine services; maintain output of
marine diesel propulsion systems and engine services;
action changes in demand for output from marine diesel
propulsion systems and engine services; and respond to
malfunctioning marine diesel propulsion systems and engine
services.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by Maritime Qualifications New Zealand
Inc.
special notes:
1
Safety rules, regulations, legislation, and their
subsequent amendments include:
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS);
Marine Pollution (MARPOL);
Resource Management Act (RMA) 1994;
Maritime Transport Act 1994;
Company or Organisational rules and regulations;
Manufacturer’s guidelines.
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Plant includes:
Diesel engines including shafting and associated
auxiliaries and systems necessary to move the
vessel;
Electrical generation;
Auxiliary steam plant and auxiliary systems.
3
Operation includes the manual adjustment of controls
to correct minor deviation and the monitoring of remote
operation.
4
Plant output includes during normal operation, carrying
out instructions from a superior when operating plant
with irregularities.
5
Operating schedules, parameters, requirements, and
instructions include:
Manufacturer’s information;
Company operating procedures;
Chief Engineer’s instructions;
Onboard management requirements.
6
Action in the event of irregularities includes:
Informing authority;
Adjustment of plant;
Appropriate investigative techniques;
Safety procedures.
7
Correct personnel includes:
External authorities;
Chief Engineer;
Ship’s Master;
Parties who will be, or are, performing the action;
Parties affected by the action taken.
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Recording:
Engine room log book;
Plant log book.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Initiate start up and shut down operations of marine diesel propulsion systems and engine
services.
Range:
operations - start up and shut down of plant as a routine with plant functioning
correctly, emergency shutdown to minimise damage, operating under direct
instruction for malfunctioning equipment.
performance criteria
1.1
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with company safety
rules and regulations.
1.2
The timing and degree of preparation of plant meet the needs of the intended
operation and comply with operating instructions.
1.3
The sequence and timings of start up or shut down of equipment and systems
meet the safe operating requirements of the plant.
1.4
Plant parameters and instrument readings are maintained within defined levels
during start up and shut down operations.
Range:
parameters - pressure, levels, flow, temperatures, speeds, volts,
amps, frequency, power, vibrations;
defined levels - company set levels, manufacturer’s specifications.
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1.5
Deviations from the norm are identified, rectified, and reported.
1.6
Adjustments made meet the safe operating requirements of the plant and are
within the role holder’s responsibility to action.
1.7
Notice of operations is given within a time frame which enables other personnel
to carry out their operational responsibilities safely.
1.8
An inability to start up or shut down plant is reported to the correct personnel.
element 2
Maintain output of marine diesel propulsion systems and engine services.
performance criteria
2.1
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with company safety
rules and regulations.
2.2
Monitoring of plant is in accordance with schedules, operating parameters, and
instructions.
Range:
monitoring - checks, tests, inspections.
2.3
Plant output meets notified demand conditions throughout normal operation.
2.4
Deviations from the norm are identified, rectified, and reported to the
supervising engineer.
2.5
Plant parameters are maintained within defined limits during normal running.
Range:
defined limits - company set limits, manufacturer’s specifications.
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2.6
The sequence and timing of adjustments to plant maintain the demanded plant
output.
2.7
Action taken in the event of irregularities, defects, and damage maintains the
required level of plant output, and the safety of the vessel and personnel.
element 3
Action changes in demand for output from marine diesel propulsion systems and engine
services.
Range:
alterations in output - during normal operation, to carry out instructions when
operating plant with irregularities.
performance criteria
3.1
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with company safety
rules and regulations.
3.2
New demand requirements are identified and actioned within a time frame
which maintains the safety of plant operation and meets revised operational
demand.
3.3
Preparations for alterations in output comply with operating parameters,
schedules, and instructions.
3.4
Action taken in the event of irregularities, defects, and damage is consistent
with the required level of operation of the plant, and maintenance of vessel and
personnel safety.
3.5
Action taken in the event of irregularities, defects, and damage is recorded and
communicated to the correct personnel.
Range:
correct personnel - authorities, parties who will be, or are,
performing the action, parties affected by the action taken.
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element 4
Respond to malfunctioning marine diesel propulsion systems and engine services.
performance criteria
4.1
Response is planned and carried out in accordance with company safety rules,
regulations, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Range:
response - following operating instruction, following contingency
plans, following direct instructions by supervisory personnel.
4.2
Implementation of alarm acceptance procedure complies with operating
instructions.
4.3
The correction of faults and irregularities within the job holder’s responsibility
restores operations to specified condition.
Range:
4.4
Activation of emergency shutdown and isolation procedures maintains both
plant and ship safety.
Range:
4.5
specified condition is determined by the company and engineer in
charge.
plant emergencies - malfunctions requiring urgent remedial action
to maintain the safety of personnel, plant, and the vessel.
Actions taken in the event of multiple alarms and conflicting demands maintain
vessel, plant, and personal safety.
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Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand Inc
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by January 1998.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054].
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