Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MARL5009A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MARL5009A - Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine electrical systems |
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Description | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate alternators, generators and control systems to supply shipboard electrical power on board a commercial vessel. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to the work of Marine Engineering Watchkeepers on commercial vessels greater than 750 kW and forms part of the requirements for the Certificate of Competency Marine Engineer Watchkeeper issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Explain hazards and isolation procedures associated with live electrical components |
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Element: Explain basic operation of and hazards associated with marine high voltage installations |
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Element: Explain principles of power generation and transmission in AC and DC circuits |
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Element: Outline key features of basic electrical diagrams used on vessels |
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Element: Use common electrical measuring and testing instruments |
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Element: Rectify basic electrical faults |
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Element: Outline basic components and layout of a marine electrical switchboard |
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Element: Explain operation of shipboard alternators |
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Element: Explain procedures for paralleling of alternators |
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