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Title / Interpret installation requirements and plan a custom power plant and power train installation on a vessel
Level / 5 / Credits / 6
Purpose / People credited with this unit standard are able to interpret requirements for installation of a custom power plant and power train system on a vessel and plan a power plant and power train system installation on a vessel.
Classification / Boating Industries > Boatbuilding
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1For this unit standard competence may be demonstrated by leading and supervising an actual installation or for a simulated situation using a set of plans as a basis for planning.
2Definitions
Custom power plant and power trainrefers to power plant and drive train in a custom built vessel greater than 15m in length.
Job specificationsrefer to the standardrequirements of the job being undertaken.
3References
InternationalAssociation of Classification Societies, available at
Guide to the New Recreational Craft Directive, available at
National Standard for Commercial Vessels (Australia)
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Interpret requirements for installation of a power plant and power train system on a vessel.
Performance criteria
1.1Location of power plant and power train and associated equipment is determined and verified in accordance with vessel plans and specifications.
1.2Engine room construction elements that are relevant to power plant and power train mounting are identified and verified in accordance with vessel plans and specifications.
1.3Installation criteria for power plant, power train systems and associated equipment are determined in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and vessel plans and specifications.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – exhaust system, water inlet, cooling, coupling, alignment, bearings, strut support, stern tube, gland/seal installation, engine mounts, electrical system, engine speed control system, gearbox mounting, gearbox control system, shafting, prop clearances, sound insulation, ventilation system.
1.4System corrosion protection requirements are determined in accordance with component material types and layout.
Outcome 2
Plan a power plant and power train system installation on a vessel.
Performance criteria
2.1System is sourced in accordance with vessel contract specifications.
Rangecustom made and vendor sourced components.
2.2Component warranty conditions are checked for compliance with job specifications.
2.3Installation is planned in terms of order and stages of work.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – exhaust system, water inlet, cooling, coupling, alignment, bearings, strut support, stern tube, gland/seal installation, engine mounts, electrical system, engine speed control system, gearbox mounting, gearbox control system, shafting, prop clearances, sound insulation, ventilation system.
2.4Installation planning includes identification of input required by different trades and contributors.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – boatbuilders, pipework installers, ticketed electrical installers, design engineers.
2.5Installation plan includes commissioning and documentation in accordance with system specifications.
2.6Installation is planned to avoid potential conflict with other systems.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, hydraulic.
2.7Installation plan includes compliance with relevant rules.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – class society rules, maritime rules, company rules, designer specifications, resolving conflict between rules when conflict exists.
Planned review date / 31 December 2019Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 21 May 2010 / N/A
Rollover and Revision / 2 / 30 August 2018 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0136
This CMR can be accessed at
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Marine and if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
New Zealand Marine and CompositesIndustry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101812 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018