Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARC003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARC003 - Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, test and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal on vessels up to 500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW.WARNING: Relevant state/territory training and qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by any persons carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of refrigeration equipment especially with regard to preventing the escape of refrigerants into the atmosphere and to electrical work.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field C - Equipment Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Operate electrical systems and equipment
  • Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer specifications
  • Systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications
  • Faults are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify them
  • Faults are reported and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Carry out routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
  • Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work
  • Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
  • Components to be maintained are isolated
  • Systems are tested and test results are compared with manufacturer specifications
  • Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification
  • Unserviceable components are tagged according to organisational procedures and appropriate personnel are notified
       
Element: Isolate faulty components for repair
  • Faulty items or components are isolated according to workplace procedures
  • Serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications
  • Operational check is carried out on equipment or system to ensure its compliance with manufacturer specification
       
Element: Clean up and complete documentation
  • Work area is cleared and cleaned
  • Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate electrical systems and equipment

1.1

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer specifications

1.2

Systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications

1.3

Faults are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify them

1.4

Faults are reported and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Carry out routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment

2.1

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work

2.2

Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2.3

Components to be maintained are isolated

2.4

Systems are tested and test results are compared with manufacturer specifications

2.5

Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification

2.6

Unserviceable components are tagged according to organisational procedures and appropriate personnel are notified

3

Isolate faulty components for repair

3.1

Faulty items or components are isolated according to workplace procedures

3.2

Serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications

3.3

Operational check is carried out on equipment or system to ensure its compliance with manufacturer specification

4

Clean up and complete documentation

4.1

Work area is cleared and cleaned

4.2

Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements

4.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4

Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate electrical systems and equipment

1.1

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer specifications

1.2

Systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications

1.3

Faults are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify them

1.4

Faults are reported and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Carry out routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment

2.1

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work

2.2

Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2.3

Components to be maintained are isolated

2.4

Systems are tested and test results are compared with manufacturer specifications

2.5

Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification

2.6

Unserviceable components are tagged according to organisational procedures and appropriate personnel are notified

3

Isolate faulty components for repair

3.1

Faulty items or components are isolated according to workplace procedures

3.2

Serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications

3.3

Operational check is carried out on equipment or system to ensure its compliance with manufacturer specification

4

Clean up and complete documentation

4.1

Work area is cleared and cleaned

4.2

Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements

4.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4

Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures

Specifies different 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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Electrical systems and equipment include one or more of the following:

alternators

batteries

charging systems

fuses and circuit breakers

generators

motors

shore power connection

starter motors

Faults include one or more of the following:

battery faults

failure of alternators to produce voltage

failure of starter motors

faults with shore power connections including phase rotations

operation of fuses and circuit breakers

Maintenance tasks include one or more of the following:

replacing fuses

testing batteries, voltage, electrolyte and rectifying faults

testing charging system voltage output

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer specifications 
Systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications 
Faults are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify them 
Faults are reported and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel 
Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work 
Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 
Components to be maintained are isolated 
Systems are tested and test results are compared with manufacturer specifications 
Maintenance tasks are carried out to specification 
Unserviceable components are tagged according to organisational procedures and appropriate personnel are notified 
Faulty items or components are isolated according to workplace procedures 
Serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications 
Operational check is carried out on equipment or system to ensure its compliance with manufacturer specification 
Work area is cleared and cleaned 
Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures 
Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARC003 - Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment
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