REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

National and international regulations IMO Conventions and Codes including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the management of shipboard electronic equipment maintenance and repair operations on vessels of unlimited propulsion power

Relevant OHampS legislation policies and procedures

Established engineering practice for the checking maintenance and repair of marine electronic equipment systems and equipment

Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of shipboard electronic equipment usually found on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power

Advanced diagnostic techniques for carrying out testing troubleshooting and repair of shipboard electronic equipment as part of maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations

Procedures for coordinating the overall management of planned maintenance systems and procedures for the condition monitoring of electronic equipment including responsibilities and requirements covered by various forms of vessel survey

The nature and causes of typical shipboard electronic equipment malfunctions and the available methods for their detection and repair including marine electronic equipment malfunction fault finding techniques

Advanced diagnostic and repair techniques for carrying out shipboard electronic equipment testing troubleshooting and repair as part of routine maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations

Procedures for the initiation and coordination of temporary and permanent repair andor replacement procedures for electronic equipment on board vessels at sea alongside and in dry dock

An understanding of the power distribution and control circuits typically used on board a vessel of unlimited propulsion power and their associated operational electronic equipment

Concepts of unmanned machinery spaces UMS and automated monitoring and control of machinery

Principles and techniques for finding faults in shipboard control systems

Procedures for the calibration and adjustment of transmitters and controllers in control systems

Elementary programming and program modification for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including principles and applications

Common active devices and their application in power and electronic circuits typically used on vessels of kW propulsion power or more including

a

ability to identify the devices and their circuit symbols

b

operating characteristics of common active devices

c

applications of common active devices

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Common integrated circuit devices and their application in shipboard electronic instrumentation and power supply circuits including

a

operational amplifiers

b

voltage regulators

c

multivibrators

Common digital electronic circuits and their application in shipboard electronic instrumentation systems including

a

digital integrated circuits

b

analogue to digital converters

c

microprocessors

d

Principles and procedures for electronic measurement including the use of oscilloscopes and multimeters and insulation resistance measurement using a Megger

Procedures for diagnosing and repairing faults in to mA loops including

a

open and short circuits

b

earth faults

c

high resistance joints

d

e

electronic component failure

Principles of electrotechnology marine electrical practice and marine automation and control relevant to detection identification and repair of faults including

a

electromagnetism and electrostatics

b

electrolytic action and cells

c

the electrical circuit

d

e

control and switch gear

f

deck electronic equipment

g

theory and settingtuning of two and three term controllers including microprocessors

principles calculations and diagnostics for shipboard electronic components and systems including

a

electronics principles

b

integrated circuits microprocessors and PLCs

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c

process control theory

d

e

electronic control surveillance measurement and recording systems

f

telemetering devices

g

alarm systems including fire and emergency alarm systems

Maintenance and repair records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company survey requirements and regulatory authorities

Maritime communication techniques needed during maintenance and repair operations

Maintenance and repair hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions during maintenance and repair of shipboard electronic equipment

Safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to shipboard electronic equipment inspection and maintenance operations

Safe procedures for the use of hand and power tools and maintenance equipment and for handling heavy electronic equipment and component parts during maintenance and repair of shipboard electronic equipment

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with other personnel when managing the testing detection of faults maintenance and restoration of electronic equipment

Interpret and follow procedures for the testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems

Read and interpret electronic equipment performance readings and instrumentation

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

Read and interpret vessel and electronic equipment specifications equipment drawings operational manuals and electrical circuit diagrams

Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing the testing and maintenance of electronic control equipment and systems

Solve problems that can occur when managing the testing and maintenance of electronic control equipment and systems take appropriate remedial action and initiate appropriate solutions

Carry out calculations required when managing the testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems

Adapt to differing types of electronic control equipment and systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed

Coordinate the selection and use of tools and equipment required for the testing and maintenance of electronic control equipment and systems

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Manage maintenance activities

b

Monitor the performance of shipboard electronic equipment against specifications on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power

c

Manage the identification of malfunctioning and faulty electronic equipment and components and initiate appropriate action for repair or replacement

d

e

Exercise all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures when overseeing the operation maintenance and repair of shipboard electronic equipment

f

Identify typical electronic equipment maintenance and repair problems and hazards and take appropriate action

g

Communicate effectively with others during maintenance and repair operations including effective use of internal communication systems

h

Ensure adherence to national and international regulations IMO Conventions and Codes

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

assessing operational performance of shipboard electronic equipment

managing the identification of shipboard electronic equipment malfunctions and faulty plant and equipment of a vessel of unlimited propulsion power

taking action to minimise any damage and safety risk that could be caused by electronic equipment malfunctions

managing training and controlling personnel and carrying out repairs of shipboard electronic equipment

identifying and evaluating electronic equipment maintenance and repair problems and determining appropriate courses of action

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

identifying and implementing improvements to electronic equipment checking maintenance and repair procedures

applying safety precautions relevant to electronic equipment maintenance and repair operations

completing maintenance and repair documentation and records

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of international Conventions and Codes and AMSA Marine Orders

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

ISM Code safety management system procedures quality procedures and work instructions on the checking and repair of shipboard electronic equipment including electronic equipment specifications and directions on equipment capability and limitations

following onboard housekeeping processes

d

e

Work is managed controlled and completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

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Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

participate in a range of practical and theoretical assignments exercises case studies simulated fault situations and other assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to check and repair electronic equipment typically found on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power including the ability to identify an appropriate range of possible electronic equipment malfunctions and carry out related maintenance and repair solutions andor

b

carrying out checks and related repairs of shipboard electronic equipment in a range of operational situations on a commercial or training vessel of unlimited propulsion power

VARIABLE

a.

Work must be carried out:

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b.

Work is performed:

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c.

Work involves:

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Work requires:

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Shipboard electronic control equipment may include:

1

b

Performance monitoring and repair of shipboard electronic control equipment may be carried out:

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b

Performance monitoring and repair of shipboard electronic control equipment may be carried out:

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while anchored or moored

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Types of electronic control equipment may include:

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Testing and repair equipment may include:

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b

c

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e

e

Maintenance and repair hazards may include:

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e

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Emergencies may include:

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Documentation and records may include:

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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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