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Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use English in written and
oral form to perform engineering duties on board a commercial vessel, including
communicating with others; reading and interpreting engineering publications,
specifications, instructions and other documents; reading and interpreting
equipment performance indications, using available tools to communicate
between the bridge, engine control room and main engine room; and using a
computer to enter and retrieve engineering information.

Application of the Unit

Application of the The unit has application in qualifications for Engineer
unit Watchkeepers and Marine Engineers Classes 1 and 2, i.e.
Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering -
Engineer Watchkeeper), Advanced Diploma of
Transport&Distribution(Marine Engineering Class 1) and
Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution(Marine
Engineering Class 2).

Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing/legislati The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95 and
ve requirements Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act, describing
requirements for a Chief Engineer on a vessel of unlimited
propulsion power or more operating in international waters.

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Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed
the essential to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of
outcomes of a unit performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.
of competency.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Read, a Engineering publications and other documentation used

interpret and when performing engineering watchkeeping duties are read
apply and correctly interpreted, and required information is
information extracted and appropriately applied to work activities in
in engineering accordance with established marine engineering practice
publications
and b Information in engineering publications and other
documentatio documentation used in day-to-day work is correctly
n accessed, read and interpreted and applied to work activities

c Engineering specifications and drawings are correctly read

and interpreted, and the information applied during
engineering duties in accordance with established marine
engineering practice

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT

2 Obtain, a Readings on gauges, instrumentation, computer screens and

interpret and other performance indicators are correctly made and
apply interpreted
engineering
information b Engineering information, procedures, instructions and

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
during directions are obtained, interpreted and applied in the course
engineering of engineering duties
duties
c Standard drawing symbols and appropriate instrumentation
and process control terms are correctly used when describing
the actions and functions of marine equipment and plant

d Engineering drawings and control loops are correctly

sketched as required in the course of typical engineering
duties

e Engineering information is correctly entered into a computer

using a keyboard and other relevant peripheral equipment

f Engineering information is correctly accessed and retrieved

from a computer using a keyboard and other relevant
peripheral equipment

g Engineering reports and completing running sheets and other

engineering documentation relevant to the performance of
engineering duties are correctly and accurately completed in
English

3 Use tools to a The various available tools are correctly used to

communicate communicate between the bridge, engine control room and
between main engine room
bridge, engine
control room b Appropriate records of engineering communication are
and main completed in accordance with company procedures and
engine room regulatory requirements

4 Communicate a Written and verbal communication with others in the

with officers, performance of officer's duties is clear and precise, uses
crew and established marine engineering vocabulary and follows
others when established communication practice
performing
engineering b Misunderstandings in English communication are avoided
duties using appropriate confirmation techniques and established
communication practice

c Messages concerning vessel safety and operations involving

written or verbal communication are read or received,
clarified, correctly interpreted and applied to engineering

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
activities

d Appropriate techniques are used when communicating in

English with multilingual crew to ensure that communication
is effective and messages are clearly understood

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT

4 Communicate e Training, instruction and feedback on work performance is

with officers, effectively provided to engine room crew in accordance with
crew and vessel procedures and established engineering practice
others when
performing f Various forms of non-verbal communication are
engineering appropriately used when working and communicating with
duties others in the course of engineering duties
(continued)

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Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit.

1 National and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including

AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the operation, maintenance and repair of
plant, machinery and equipment on vessels of unlimited propulsion power

2 Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures

3 Principles of effective communication

4 Standard nautical vocabulary as described in IMO Standard Marine

Communication Phrases

5 Established written, verbal and non-verbal marine engineering communication

practices

6 Protocols and procedures for communicating with others on board vessel

7 Established engineering practice for the operation, checking, maintenance and

repair of marine plant, machinery, equipment and systems

8 Relevant OH&S and anti-pollution legislation, codes of practice, policies and

procedures

9 Marine engineering communication techniques, including barriers to effective

communication and how to overcome them

10 The various tools typically available for communication between the bridge,
engine control room and main engine room

11 Relevant industrial award requirements as they relate to shipboard engineering

personnel responsibilities, obligations and entitlements

12 Techniques for communicating effectively with a multilingual crew

13 Typical communication problems and appropriate action and solutions

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit.

1 Give and receive verbal orders, instructions, and information provided by senior
crew members

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REQUIRED SKILLS

2 Read and interpret written orders, instructions, and information provided by

senior crew members

3 Read and interpret engineering specifications and drawings

4 Read and interpret engineering information available through gauges, computer

screens and various performance indicators

5 Use the standard nautical vocabulary as described in the IMO Standard Marine
Communication Phrases publication

6 Recognise and interpret non-verbal communication

7 Interpret and apply established communication practices, including standard

marine terms and phrases

8 Identify and solve problems and barriers that may arise during communication
and take appropriate action based on available information

9 Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established

techniques

10 Select and use appropriate communication and bridge equipment

Evidence Guide
Evidence Guide
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for
different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

1 Critical aspects Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
of evidence
required to a Effectively and accurately communicate with others in
demonstrate English using written, verbal and non-verbal methods
competency in
this unit b Use established marine engineering vocabulary when
communicating with others on board a vessel

c Read and interpret engineering publications, specifications,

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Evidence Guide
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instructions and other documents relevant to officer's duties

d Use available tools to communicate between the bridge,

engine control room and main engine room

e Use a computer to enter and retrieve engineering information

during duties

f Use effective communication when providing training,

instruction and feedback on work performance to engine
room crew

g Communicate effectively with multilingual crew when

performing duties

h Identify typical communication problems and take

appropriate action

2 Evidence a Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of

required for time and in a suitable range of contexts
demonstration
of consistent b Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills
performance when:

1 obtaining, interpreting and applying information during

engineering duties

2 communicating with others, including passengers, on

board vessel during normal engineering duties and
emergency situations

3 identifying and evaluating communication problems and

determining appropriate courses of action

4 identifying and implementing improvements to

communication methods

5 assessing the effectiveness of communication

c Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace

procedures, including:

1 relevant sections of maritime regulations

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Evidence Guide
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2 OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and

procedures

3 ISM Code safety management system procedures, quality

procedures and work instructions on the operation of
shipboard plant, machinery and equipment

Evidence Guide (continued)

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Evidence 4 job procedures and work instructions

2 required for
demonstration 5 relevant vessel manufacturer's instructions and
of consistent specifications relating to shipboard plant, machinery and
performance equipment and directions on equipment capability and
(continued) limitations

6 environmental protection procedures

d Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify

communication problems in accordance with statutory
requirements and company procedures

e Work is completed systematically with required attention to

detail

f Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences

in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and
interactions between crew and others

3 Context of a Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment

assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant

marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a
registered training organisation:

1 As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be

conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations,
and

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Evidence Guide (continued)

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2 Appropriate practical assessment must occur:

i at the registered training organisation; and/or

ii on an appropriate working or training vessel

4 Specific Access is required to opportunities to:

resources required
for assessment a participate in a range of exercises, case studies and other
simulated practical and knowledge assessments that
demonstrate the skills and knowledge to communicate
effectively during engineering duties in a range of typical
operational situations that may occur on board a vessel of
unlimited propulsion power; and/or

b communicate during engineering duties on an operational

commercial or training vessel of unlimited propulsion power

Range Statement
Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for
different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

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Range Statement
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a. Work must be 1 in compliance with mandatory rules and regulations and

carried out: IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections
of the AMSA Marine Orders, and ensuring that applicable
codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, the
classification societies and maritime industry organisations
are taken into account

b. Work is 1 relatively independently within broad operational

performed: requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility
for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c. Work involves: 1 the application of English communication principles and

established marine engineering practice to the use and
interpretation of engineering publications, manuals and
instructions across a wide and often unpredictable variety of
operational engineering contexts on board vessel. Defined
accountability and responsibility for self and others in
achieving the effective communication and understanding is
involved

d. Work requires: 1 some responsibility for maintaining own ability and that of
others to effectively use English in written and oral form,
when performing engineering duties. This includes
applications in the course of supervision and control of
personnel, hazard minimisation, interpreting engineering
performance of plant and equipment, and responding to
operational situations and related decision making

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

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Range Statement
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a Communicatio 1 during engineering duties on board any Australian or

n in English international commercial vessel
may be
demonstrated:

b Effective 1 by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

communication
in English may 2 under any possible conditions of sea, weather and loading
be required:
3 while underway

Range Statement (continued)

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SCOPE
VARIABLE

b Effective 4 during berthing and unberthing operations

communication
in English may 5 while anchoring or mooring
be required:
(continued) 6 during engineering maintenance operations

7 when in dry dock

c Communicatio 1 reading and interpreting engineering publications,

n in English instruction manuals and manufacturer's specifications
may include:
2 reading and interpreting engineering drawings and charts,
including electric, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic
circuit diagrams and drawings

3 applying standard drawing symbols together with

appropriate instrumentation and process control terms when
describing the actions and functions of marine equipment
and plant

4 orally giving and receiving information, instructions and

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Range Statement (continued)

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directions in the course of engineering duties

5 writing engineering reports and completing running sheets

and other engineering documentation relevant to the
performance of engineering duties

6 entering information into a computer using a keyboard and

other relevant peripheral equipment

7 retrieving and printing information from a computer using a

keyboard and other relevant peripheral equipment

8 sketching engineering drawings and engineering control

loops as required in the course of typical engineering duties

9 using the various tools available to communicate between

the bridge, engine control room and main engine room

10 providing training, instruction and feedback on work

performance to engine room crew

d Documentation 1 ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures,

and records checklists and instructions
may include:
2 vessel's and company's planned operational and maintenance
procedures and instructions

3 vessel's safety and emergency contingency plans and

procedures, including relevant sections of the SOLAS
Convention

4 anti-pollution and environmental protection regulations and

procedures, including relevant sections of the MARPOL
Convention

5 marine engineering publications and manuals

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Range Statement (continued)

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SCOPE
VARIABLE

d Documentation 6 machinery and vessel manufacturer's specifications,

and records instructions and recommended procedures
may include:
(continued) 7 vessel's survey as it relates to shipboard plant, equipment
and machinery

8 relevant sections of national and international regulations,

IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine
Orders and class society rules dealing with shipboard
machinery maintenance and repair

9 operational and maintenance logs, running sheets and

records, including computer databases of running
information and maintenance records

10 instructions of relevant maritime authorities and

classification societies concerning shipboard machinery
operations, maintenance and repair

h Applicable 1 relevant sections of national and international regulations,

legislation,
regulations and 2 MARPOL and SOLAS Conventions as they relate to
codes may engineering operations, maintenance and repair
include:
3 relevant OH&S and anti-pollution legislation

4 relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory

engineering standards

Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.

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Field
Field E Communication

Relationship to other units

Relationship to The unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units that
other units relate to the functions of the occupation(s) concerned.

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