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MARITIME ENGINEERING
Operate marine auxiliary steam raising
plant and service plant outside normal
parameters
level:
6
credit:
14
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 to marine auxiliary steam
raising plant and service plant during abnormal operation;
maintain output of auxiliary steam raising plant and service
plant during abnormal operation; and respond to changes in
demand during abnormal operation of auxiliary steam raising
plant and service plant.
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;
Company or Organisational rules and regulations;
Manufacturer’s guidelines.
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2
Plant includes:
Auxiliary boilers;
Electrical systems;
Auxiliary services.
3
Parameters include:
Pressures;
Levels;
Flow;
Temperatures;
Speeds;
Volts;
Amps;
Power;
Frequency;
Vibrations.
4
Correct personnel include:
Chief Engineer;
Master;
Officer of the Watch.
5
Technical engineering practices are defined by:
Company specific operating procedures;
Manufacturer’s instructions;
Chief Engineer’s instructions;
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Initiate start up and shut down operations to marine auxiliary steam raising plant and
service plant during abnormal operation.
Range:
start up and shut down of plant - on request for assistance, necessary for
operation of malfunctioning plant, necessary for operation outside of normal
parameters and methods.
performance criteria
1.1
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety
rules and regulations.
1.2
The timing and degree of preparation required of the plant are consistent with
the condition of the plant and the nature of the malfunction.
1.3
Revised parameters and methods mitigate the risk of plant damage and
support the continuation of operations.
1.4
Revised parameters and methods are communicated to the operational
personnel impacted by the change in plant operating status.
1.5
The sequence and timing of the start up or shut down of plant are consistent
with the condition of the plant and the nature of any malfunction.
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element 2
Maintain output of auxiliary steam raising plant and service plant during abnormal
operation.
Range:
plant output - on request for assistance, necessary for operation of
malfunctioning plant, necessary for operation outside of normal parameters and
methods.
performance criteria
2.1
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with safety rules and
regulations.
2.2
Revised operating output parameters and methods mitigate the risk of plant
damage and support the maintenance of ship operations.
2.3
Demand output is maintained within operating parameters given the plant’s
fault or condition.
2.4
Revised parameters and methods are communicated to operational personnel
impacted by the change in status of plant operation.
2.5
Plant output is at a level which maintains ship safety.
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element 3
Respond to changes in demand during abnormal operation of auxiliary steam raising plant
and service plant.
Range:
alterations in output - on request for assistance, necessary for operation of
malfunctioning plant, necessary for operation outside of normal parameters and
methods.
performance criteria
3.1
The need for alterations to routine operations is identified, confirmed, and
communicated to the correct personnel prior to initiation of response action.
3.2
Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with established safety
rules and regulations.
3.3
New demand requirements are actioned within a time frame which maintains
the safe operation of the ship and the plant.
3.4
Preparations for alterations in output comply with engineering practices.
3.5
The timing and sequence of adjustments during alteration of output meet the
requirements of the operation.
Range:
operation - manual adjustment of controls to achieve new
demand, monitoring of remote operation.
3.6
Revised output matches demand within the limitations of the plant fault or
condition.
3.7
Revised parameters are communicated to personnel impacted by the change in
demand within a time frame which supports the maintenance of their functions.
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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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