OICEW-5-3B

Respond to boiler high water alarm

Competence	Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency	Task
Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems	A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems: main engine and associated auxiliaries steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems auxiliary prime movers and associated systems other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems	Respond to boiler high water alarm

Competence

Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency

Task

Operate main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems

A4.3 Preparation, operation, fault detection and necessary measures to prevent damage for the following machinery items and control systems:

main engine and associated auxiliaries
steam boiler and associated auxiliaries and steam systems
auxiliary prime movers and associated systems
other auxiliaries, including refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems

Respond to boiler high water alarm

In an approved simulator or aboard a ship in port or at anchor, given access to a main or auxiliary boiler.

Plan for and respond to a boiler high water alarm, describing actions as they are being performed.

Plan reflects proper sequence of actions, is complete, and conforms to the requirements of manufacturer’s instructions and ship’s procedures;
Response to high water alarm is timely, effective and conducted according to plan;
Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
Required steps taken are verified by assessor utilizing sample checklist as a guide;
No safety violations are observed.