Learner S Evidence Tracking Log (LETL)

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering (600/3147/5)

Learner’s Evidence Tracking Log (LETL)

Candidate name:

Centre number:

Centre name:

Signatures

Candidate: Date:

Tutor/Assessor: Date:

Internal Moderator*: Date:

External Moderator*: Date:

* for completion if part, or all, of the evidence has been sampled by the Internal and/or External Moderator

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Contents

Page No.
Section 1: Overview / 1
- / About this qualification / 1
- / What you need to cover / 1
- / Tracking your evidence / 2
- / How your evidence is checked / 2
- / How you get your certificate / 3
- / Opportunities for further education and training / 3
Section 2: Planning and tracking your assessment / 4
- / Completing your tracking log / 4
- / Example unit / 5
- / Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering / 6
- / Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers / 12
- / Unit 03 Introduction to ship construction and stability / 17
- / Unit 04 Introduction to marine engineering systems / 22
- / Unit 05 Introduction to marine legislation / 28
- / Unit 06 Introduction to applied mechanics for marine engineering / 32
- / Unit 07 Introduction to applied heat for marine engineering / 39
- / Unit 08 Fundamental IT and communication skills for engineers / 45
Section 3: Additional information / 49
- / Additional support requirements / 49
- / Appeals or complaints / 49
- / Malpractice / 49
About NCFE / 50
- / Enquiries / 50
- / Equal opportunities / 50
- / Data protection / 50

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Section 1 – Overview

About this qualification

Thank you for choosing an NCFE qualification. This Evidence Tracking Log is yours to keep and is a place to record your progress.

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering has been accredited by the regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland[1] and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Its Qualification Accreditation Number is 600/3147/5.

This qualification has been supported by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA).

What you need to cover

This qualification is made up of a set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria that describe what you need to be able to do, and the things you need to know, to achieve your qualification.

The qualification consists of 8 mandatory units

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering
Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers
Unit 03 Introduction to ship construction and stability
Unit 04 Introduction to marine engineering systems
Unit 05 Introduction to marine legislation
Unit 06 Introduction to applied mechanics for marine engineering
Unit 07 Introduction to applied heat for marine engineering
Unit 08 Fundamental IT and communication skills for engineers

To achieve the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering you must achieve the 8 mandatory units. You must provide evidence to show that you meet all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria defined in the units.

Section 1 – Overview (cont’d)

Tracking your evidence

During your course your Tutor/Assessor will ask you to carry out work either in the classroom, in your workplace or at home, which you’ll keep as evidence of your learning.

The work you produce (evidence) will be assessed by your Tutor/Assessor to make sure you’ve covered everything in sufficient detail. Your evidence could be made up of a combination of:

¨  written work or class notes

¨  products or samples of practical work

¨  case studies

¨  simulated activities or role play

¨  work placement diaries

¨  learning logs

¨  video or audio recordings

¨  other appropriate formats suggested by your Tutor/Assessor.

When all your evidence is gathered together in a file or folder, this becomes your portfolio.

Your centre and Assessor may have systems that they use to plan and monitor your assessment. These may be computer-based (eg using ‘e-portfolio’ software) or paper-based (using forms or checklists). These systems are designed to show how each piece of evidence meets which learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

How your evidence is checked

After your Tutor/Assessor has assessed your work, another member of staff – the Internal Moderator – will review it. An External Moderator from NCFE will visit your centre. The External Moderator’s role is to make sure your work has been assessed to NCFE’s requirements. They’ll do this by checking a sample of candidates’ portfolios – which may include yours. They may also wish to talk to you about the content of the course and the work you’re doing.

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Section 1 – Overview (cont’d)

How you get your certificate

Once you’ve built up your portfolio of evidence and your Tutor/Assessor and the Internal and External Moderators are satisfied it meets the standards, you’ll be awarded the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering.

Your centre will send us a signed certificate claim form when they and the External Moderator have signed off your completed portfolio. We will send your certificate to your centre within 10 working days of receiving the claim form. Your centre will either forward the certificate to your home address, or tell you that it’s available for you to collect.

Opportunities for further education and training

Learners successfully completing this qualification will be able to progress on to the HND in Marine Engineering.

Section 2 – Planning and tracking your assessment

Completing your tracking log

This section of the log will help you keep track of the work you’ve done and the work you still need to do to finish your portfolio.

It will also help your Tutor/Assessor and Internal and External Moderators find their way around your portfolio so they can assess it or check it. Your Tutor/Assessor will make sure you’re completing your log correctly.

Overleaf is a sample page similar to those you’ll find in the rest of this log. Use the columns to write down what evidence you’ve put in your portfolio and to show your Tutor/Assessor and the Internal and External Moderators where it’s located.

You and your Tutor/Assessor and/or an independent witness must sign and date the individual pieces of work in your portfolio. Once you’ve completed your portfolio, your Tutor/Assessor will sign the front of the log, to show that they’re satisfied you’ve completed it correctly.

Section 2 – Planning and tracking your assessment – Example unit

(M/102/4501) Prepare yourself to deliver good customer service
You will: Understand customer care
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
1.1 Demonstrate effective ‘customer care’ / Observation on placement / 3
1.2 Identify the benefits of good customer care / Report / 2
1.3 Describe the effects of poor customer care / Project / 8–11

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering (J/503/4962)

You will: Be able to perform mathematic operations
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
1.1  Apply the principles of the orders of precedence to the solution of mathematical calculations
1.2  Manipulate mathematical expressions involving proper and improper fractions
1.3  Substitute terms in mathematical expressions

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering (J/503/4962) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to use algebraic manipulation
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
2.1 Transpose algebraic expressions
2.2 Factorise linear and quadratic expressions
2.3 Solve simultaneous equations by substitution
2.4 Solve simultaneous equations by elimination
2.5 Factorise quadratic equations

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering (J/503/4962) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to manipulate mathematical expressions involving indices and logarithms
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
3.1 Transpose and simplify indicial equations involving powers and roots
3.2 Use the law of indices to find the logarithm of a number
You will: Be able to use graphical representations of data
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
4.1 Interpret graphical representations of data to determine linear characteristics
4.2 Determine the characteristic equation of a linear relationship
4.3 Use graphical techniques to solve quadratic equations

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering (J/503/4962) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to apply the principles of trigonometry
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
5.1 Calculate the properties of circles, segments and sectors
5.2 Use degrees and radians as measurements of angle
5.3 Graph trigonometric functions
5.4 Solve measurement problems involving right-angle planar triangles
5.5 Solve measurement problems involving non right-angle planar triangles

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering (J/503/4962) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to use measures of quantity
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
6.1 Calculate areas and volumes of regular geometric shapes
6.2 Calculate areas of irregular geometric shapes using the mid-ordinate, trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules
6.3 Find the centroid position of irregular shapes

Unit 01 Mathematics for marine engineering (J/503/4962) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to perform calculations using calculus
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
7.1 Differentiate polynomial expressions
7.2 Differentiate expressions using standard function differentials
7.3 Integrate polynomial expressions
7.4 Integrate expressions using standard function integrals
7.5 Determine indefinite integrals
7.6 Solve definite integrals

Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers (L/503/4963)

You will: Be able to apply electrical principles to direct current resistive circuits
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
1.1  Use the resistivity of a material to calculate electrical resistance
1.2  Determine changes of resistance due to temperature changes
1.3  Apply Ohm’s law to resistive circuits including series and parallel resistors
1.4  State Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws
1.5  Use Kirchhoff’s Laws to determine the current, voltage and power dissipation in resistive circuits

Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers (L/503/4963) (cont’d)

You will: Understand the principles of electrostatic theory as applied to capacitors
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
2.1 Explain the principles of operation of capacitors in direct current (d.c.) circuits
2.2 Identify materials used in the construction of capacitors and their electrical properties
2.3 Calculate the capacitance of a capacitor from details of its construction
2.4 Determine the equivalent capacitance of capacitors arranged in series and parallel
2.5 Calculate charging and discharging characteristics of a capacitor in a d.c. circuit

Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers (L/503/4963) (cont’d)

You will: Understand the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism as applied in electrical engineering
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
3.1 Explain the principles of inductance, reluctance and permeability
3.2 State Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws of electromagnetic induction
3.3 Calculate the magnetic flux in an inductive circuit

Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers (L/503/4963) (cont’d)

You will: Understand the application of alternating current (a.c.) systems on board a ship
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
4.1 Identify typical distribution systems on board a ship
4.2 Explain the principles of a.c. electrical supplies
4.3 Use the terminology associated with three phase systems
4.4 Explain the significance of the power factor
4.5 Identify the principles of transformer operation
4.6 Explain the characteristics of a.c. circuits involving resistance, inductance and capacitance

Unit 02 Introduction to electrical principles for engineers (L/503/4963) (cont’d)

You will: Know the fundamental safe working practices used when working on electrical equipment
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
5.1 Describe the procedures used to safely isolate electrical equipment
5.2 Explain the importance of earth bonding equipment
5.3 Describe the inspection and testing methods used to ensure that a circuit is de-energised and safe to work on

Unit 03 Introduction to ship construction and stability (R/503/4964)

You will: Be able to describe basic ship types, characteristics and their construction using the correct terminology
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
1.1 Identify merchant ship types and typical general arrangements
1.2 Define terminology used to characterise the dimensions and hull-form of a ship
1.3 Use terminology used to describe the static and dynamic state of a ship
1.4 Identify the different methods of framing used in the construction of modern merchant ships
1.5 Describethe static and dynamic forces that a merchant ship is subjected to at sea
1.6 Describe the function and position of tanks that can be found on a merchant ship
1.7 Explain the functions of bulkheads and decks found on merchant ships

Unit 03 Introduction to ship construction and stability (R/503/4964) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to determine hydrostatic forces acting on immersed objects
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
2.1 Calculate the change in hydrostatic pressure with depth in an incompressible fluid
2.2 Determine the thrust acting on horizontal and vertical surfaces immersed in a fluid
2.3 Identify the centre of pressure for surfaces immersed in a fluid

Unit 03 Introduction to ship construction and stability (R/503/4964) (cont’d)

You will: Be able to determine the flotation characteristics of a ship
You can: / What you’ve done to show this / Location/Portfolio page number / IM/EM signature
(if sampled)
3.1 Use Archimedes’ principle to calculate displacement and buoyancy forces acting on a ship
3.2 Calculate the buoyancy forces acting on a vessel from the immersed volume
3.3 Identify the position of draught marks on a ship
3.4 Identify the characteristics of a ship’s load line marks
3.5 Use the TPC (Tonnes per Centimetre immersion) to calculate the sinkage and rise of a vessel due to changes of loading

Unit 03 Introduction to ship construction and stability (R/503/4964) (cont’d)