Assessment OICEW-8-2H

Routine maintenance compressed air system

Assessed in EN-2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering

Condition

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

Performance Requirements

Behavior	Standard
The student will:	During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
Check operating air compressors	Check operating pressure Check compressor lubrication Add oil, if required Check belts, if installed Check operation of pressure switch, if installed
Identify and Maintain associated air receivers	Blow down sufficiently to remove accumulated moisture Check receiver pressure
Identify and Maintain air dryer	Blow down, as necessary

Supports Table A-III/1 officers in charge of an engineering watch

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

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