Marine engineer

National and international marine industry and the company’s place, products and services within it

Types of customers and their typical engineering needs

How marine engineers interact with and support other marine trades

Role of formal and informal communication

Marine engineering terminology

Use of information technology in marine engineering

Costing, pricing and budgeting principles

Requirements and practices for working safely and ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others in the work environment

Safe efficient methods of, assembly/use/maintenance/ movement/protection and storage of materials, tools and equipment

How to produce and interpret scaled engineering drawings plus any certification requirements

Types and uses of work procedures, method statements, production records and manufacturer’s manuals and specifications

Characteristics and reaction of materials to their environment: temperature, humidity, pressure

Mathematical techniques, formula, and calculations that underpin marine engineering

Requirements and principles for ensuring quality and continuous business improvement

Company’s process for design, planning and set up

How to obtain the required correct engineering data, specifications and documentation using selected procedures

Principles underpinning technical engineering documentation, the roles and safe and efficient use of fixed and rotating components

How to use tools, materials and equipment safely

Calibrated tools and measuring equipment and their uses

Vessel design and construction, and complex shapes

Sourcing of components, bill of materials methodology and reporting discrepancies and quality issues

Relationship between systems and efficient use of space

Feedback and/or change process (red line) drawings and specification errors or modifications required

Principles of 2 and 4 stroke petrol and diesel engines and their operation

Principles of boat ancillary systems - propulsion

How marine engineering systems relate to each other

Appropriate uses of measuring aids and equipment

Basic principles of contingency planning and problem solving

Options and constraints during installation/ maintenance of marine engineering systems and components

Working within confines of complex shapes and curves

Appropriate use of tools, equipment and machinery

Appropriate use of fixing techniques: mechanical fastenings, welding, adhesives

Storing marine engineering components safely

Methods of disassembling and repairing, refitting engineering components

Service and maintenance requirements: engine servicing and winterisation

How to inspect, diagnose, record and rectify defects

New and traditional engineering and electrical technologies

Importance of safe waste handling and disposal in line with statutory and company policies

Manufacturers’ specifications and requirements

Classification definition, types and regulations/ requirements, including Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Statutory and regulatory regulations for basin and sea trials

Principles of safe working practices for working on or near water

Different types of documentation: Trials checklist, engine sea trial report

Prepare for meetings and discussions

Communicate marine engineering principles, concepts and processes relevant to the customer using appropriate listening, questioning, non-verbal communication, recording and presentation techniques

Use appropriate marine and engineering terminology

Make recommendations to ensure optimal performance of boats

Comply with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations

Prepare the work area in order to conduct marine engineering activities

Select, use, maintain and store equipment and tools spanners, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools

Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records

Work efficiently and effectively

Consider sustainability and environmental impacts when making, safety, quality and cost decisions

Use mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations in marine engineering processes

Design layout of marine system or component

Interpret designer’s plans and engineering data, drawings and documentation

Finalise time and cost of the work to be done

Select/ maintain/ store appropriate equipment and materials

Select/make/use appropriate engineering jigs, templates and tooling

Select and use calibrated and measuring engineering tools

Select, source and use a variety of precision data charts and reference tables

Practical and safe use of tools, materials and equipment

Safe uses of jigs, templates and tooling

Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes

Use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to tolerances

Move components using appropriate safe methods and equipment

Assemble, remove, overhaul and refit marine engineering components, sub-assemblies and systems using appropriate machinery, equipment, tools and materials

Check/inspect components for robustness, fit and tolerances

Shape, fabricate, manipulate and precision alignment of marine engineering components and materials to accepted tolerances

Conduct/undertake planned or routine maintenance to required specification

Check/test/diagnose marine engineering components to company and manufacturing standards

Complete required organisational and manufacturer’s documentation

Apply safety and social responsibility practices when working at sea

Check installation meets required operational standards and is free from defects

Commission and test systems

Complete necessary documentation and company protocols

Undertake basic crew roles

Appropriate safety behaviours individually and towards

Commitment to quality, profitability and continuous

Commercial and market awareness and business

Focus on the requirements of the customer, internal and/or

To work effectively individually and as part of a team and to communicate with all levels of the

A strong work ethic including being motivated, committed, meticulous, reliable, proactive and

A recognition and appreciation of equality and diversity in the