Condition

Aboard ship or in workshop, given a piping diagram and other equipment needed to complete the task.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Lockout/tagout valve manifold

Identify contents of pipe

Isolate pipe section

Relieve pressure and drain section

Use tools to open up piping for inspection

Use:

  • combination wrenches
  • socket sets
  • other tools as necessary

Inspect and Clean pipe and manifold

Dismantle flanges

Inspect interior of pipe

Clean and prepare joints for reassembly

Use tools and proper joint materials to close up piping system

Use:

  • combination wrench
  • socket set
  • torque wrench
  • gasket cutter
  • hole punch

Test system to identify leaks

Perform hydrostatic test for leakage

Prove joint leak free

Location

Assessed in EN‑2231 Sea Term II: Marine Engineering.

References

STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency

  1. OICEW-C2.3

NVIC Tasks


See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.