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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Explain the construction and operation of diesel engines of sea going vessels 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264854  Explain the construction and operation of diesel engines of sea going vessels 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Maritime Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to understand and explain the work principles and constructional details of marine diesel engines with auxiliary equipment. They will also be able understand, explain the operation and maintenance of diesel engines, this will also enable them top demonstrate, indicate the properties of fuel and lubricating oils used in diesel engines and explain the various machinery components that are manufactured and the effects of the various physical properties of the materials that are used.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining the working principles and constructional details of marine diesel engines.
  • Explaining the operation and maintenance of marine diesel engines.
  • Explaining the properties of fuel and lubricating oils used in marine diesel engines.
  • Explaining the manufacture of various machinery components. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent.
  • SAMSA's Code for South African Maritime Qualifications: Study matrices and syllabuses for fishing and marine motorman qualifications, Engineering Knowledge, Module 1, any amendments or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the working principles and constructional details of marine diesel engines. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The working principles of marine diesel engines are explained in terms of the operation of the vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Marine diesel equipment is described in terms of its relationship to the operation of the vessel. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Ancillary equipment:
  • Gearboxes, clutches, thrust bearings, transmission systems.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The constructional details of marine diesel engines together with their ancillary equipment are explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the operation and maintenance of marine diesel engines. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Operation and maintenance, determination of power, starting and reversing systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The operation of diesel engines is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The impact of the size of the diesel engine is explained in terms of the performance of the vessel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    How the diesel engines are maintained is explained in terms of manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the properties of fuel and lubricating oils used in marine diesel engines. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Diesel fuel and lubricating oils may include but are not limited to the diesel oil, heavy fuel oil test analysis information of:
  • Viscosity, alkalinity, Ph, sulphur content, water content, and aluminium content. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The properties of fuel used in diesel engines are explained in terms of international definitions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The properties of lubricating oils used in diesel engines is known and explained in terms of international definitions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effects of contaminated or poor qualify fuel oil on the machinery is explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the manufacture of various machinery components. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    The machinery components may include but are not limited to:
  • Connecting rods, crankshafts, engine bedplates, cylinder heads, liners, pistons, piston rings, gear wheels, and inlet and exhaust valves and coolers. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    How various machinery components are manufactured is explained in terms of manufacturing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The effects of the various treatments on the physical properties of the materials are explained. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Treatments may include but are not limited to annealing, normalizing, surface hardening and tempering.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Guidance in correct operation of equipment is provided in The Code of Safe Working. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems regarding the construction and operation of diesel engines of sea going vessels. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when attempting to identify and understand the operation of diesel engines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to understand the use of lubricants and various treatments used in diesel engines. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where a thorough understanding of the construction and operation of diesel engines of sea going vessels leads to better service and care of the diesel engines. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Definition of Terms:

    Terms have been clarified as far as possible through the use of range statements. Further clarification of terms is provided as follows:
  • South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). This body is responsible for issuing certificates of competence at all levels in terms of the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification), (Fishing and Marine Motorman qualifications) Regulations 2006. Issued by the Minister of Transport under Section 356 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act no 57 of 1951) G.G. 20772/RG6707. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  67329   National Certificate: Inshore Maritime Operations  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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