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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to diagnose marine electrical system
  2. Diagnose electrical system
  3. Repair electrical system
  4. Complete work processes
  5. Prepare to diagnose marine electrical system
  6. Diagnose electrical system
  7. Repair electrical system
  8. Complete work processes

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Safety requirements must include:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for:

checking and dealing with flammable gas build-up in boats prior to starting electrical system work

working with potentially high-current electrical systems.



Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to diagnosing and repairing marine electrical systems and components, including procedures for:

checking and dealing with flammable gas build-up in boats, including LPG and hydrogen, prior to starting electrical system work

working with potentially high-current electrical systems

operating principles of electrical system circuits and associated components, including:

Ohm’s law

electromagnetic interference

application, purpose and operation of marine electrical systems and components, including:

marine vessel lighting systems, including marine regulations for vessel lighting

dash instrumentation

switch and fuse panels

bilge pump systems

depth sounders and fish finders

GPS

marine radios

12 volt marine accessories, including winches

autopilot and radar

marine battery charge management systems

networked communication topographies

diagnostic testing procedures for marine electrical systems and components, including:

testing for circuit resistance, voltage drop and current draw

testing for open and short circuits

testing for shorts to power circuits and grounds

inspecting for component moisture ingress and connector damage

testing marine battery charge management systems

testing networked communication topographies

repair procedures for marine electrical systems and components, including procedures for:

selecting wiring gauge

soldering wiring

insulating wiring

crimping terminals

removing and replacing connectors

repairing networked communication topographies

post-repair testing procedures for marine electrical systems and components.