705783 - Propulsion Plant Simulator, Level 2 Ship Management Practices
Course Description
This course is designed to provide knowledge of corrective actions to be taken in problem solving related to the deteriorating function of ship machinery.
Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- List the machinery and associated systems and equipment which form the simulated plant.
- Describe and list the instrumentation used in the simulated plant for measurement.
- State how and where the machinery units forming the plant can be controlled.
- State how safe practices must always be used when preparing machinery units and associated systems for startup and operation.
- Observe and apply safe practices in all exercises.
- Prepare, start up and run the diesel electric generators.
- Prepare and raise steam to normal working pressure.
- Prepare, start and run the steam cargo turbines.
- Apply preparation procedures for the main propulsion engine.
- Prepare, start and run the main propulsion units and associated systems.
- Locate and apply remedial action for malfunctions or faults.
- Employ Power Plant and Resource Management Practices at the senior officer level
Credential Awarded
Transport Canada Training Certificate
Prerequisites
Applicants must have obtained a certificate of competency at a minimum level of 4th class Engineer, STCW endorsed.
As well, applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 months of sea service as engineer in charge of an engineering watch or in charge of machinery onboard a vessel of at least 750 KW.
All applicants MUST present their current Certificate of Competency and a Letter of Sea Service to the Office of the Registrar prior to starting the course.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- 2nd Class Engineering : 2nd Class Engineering