Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to install and test engine/plant and ancillary equipment relevant to propulsion, stability, steering and fuel systems for mechanically powered marine vessels and application can apply to drive systems, including inboard/outboard, water jet and side thrusting units (excluding outboard motor installation).

Site locations can include new or existing external and internal locations for foundations, footings, beds and frameworks completed prior to installation and commissioning and tasks can be undertaken in a workshop/site, moored or in a sea-trial situation.

Where technical drawings are required to be interpreted unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where load shifting equipment is required to be used unit MEM11010 Operate mobile load shifting equipment should also be selected.

Where moveable and fixed load shifting equipment is required to be used unit MEM11022 Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment should also be selected.

Where installation only is required unit MEM25015 Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications, supporting documentation and Australian Standards to install marine systems

checking and preparing site for correct location, dimensions and levels and preparing surfaces, materials and components for installation

installing engine/plant components and ancillary equipment in accordance with procedures and manufacturer’s specifications

levelling, aligning, coupling and connecting engine/plant (excluding electrical connections) in accordance with procedures and manufacturer specifications

testing engine/plant and ancillary equipment for correct operation using appropriate test equipment

interpreting operational data of engine/plant and ancillary equipment, faults from built-in fault indicators and error codes and localising fault condition to major component level

analysing test results against specifications for faults and planning remedial action and recording/documenting action plan.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

equipment used to check various site features and their use

marine systems, specifications, applications and non-compliance procedures

relevant codes and standards

fixing/fastening methods components

levelling, alignment, coupling and connection requirements

relevant person(s) for making electrical connections

cleaning and clearing requirements

waste disposal obligations and regulations

reporting and recording requirements

operational requirements/specifications of engine/plant and ancillary equipment and testing procedures and principles

normal operating characteristics of engine/plant and ancillary equipment

faults and malfunctions and error indications in built-in devices

methods of determining fault condition and procedures for reporting faults

causes/faults in engine/plant and ancillary equipment

procedures for recording/documenting corrective maintenance activity.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in installing marine systems at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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