If there is any doubt that a newly employed engine department crew member is sufficiently familiar with the engine room equipment, operating and maintenance procedures needed for the proper performance of his or her duties, what should be done?

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The employee should be provided a period of close supervision until there is no longer any doubt that he or she is familiar enough to be competent.

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The employee should be demoted and required to function at the lowest level for the entire duration of his or her assignment.

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The employee should be allowed to perform his or her duties without supervision in the hopes that he or she will eventually become familiar enough to be competent.

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The employee should be immediately terminated and arrangements made for a relief to be sent out whenever practical.

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