OICEW-8-2H

Routine maintenance compressed air system

Function: Maintenance and repair at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment

C2.3 Maintenance and repair, such as dismantling, adjustment and reassembling of machinery and equipment

Routine maintenance compressed air system

Assessed in: EN-2231 Sea Term II Engine

Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given access to a compressed air system and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Behavior

Perform routine maintenance on ship's service or control air system, describing actions as they are being performed.

Standard

  1. Plan reflects proper sequence of actions, is complete, and conforms with manufacturer’s instructions and ship’s procedures;
  2. Drains moisture separators and air receivers; detects abnormal conditions, blows down compressed air strainers;
  3. Actions taken are correctly and completely described;
  4. Required steps taken are verified by assessor utilizing sample checklist as a guide;
  5. No safety or environmental violations are observed.