REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | National and international maritime regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes applicable to the operation of electrical and electronic control equipment on vessels of typically unlimited propulsion power |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures |
3 | Established engineering practice for the operation of marine electrical machinery and electronic control equipment, systems and equipment |
4 | Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of shipboard electrical and electronic control equipment usually found on a vessel of typically unlimited propulsion power |
5 | The nature and causes of typical shipboard electrical and electronic control equipment operational problems and the appropriate preventative and remedial action to be taken in each case |
6 | The power distribution and control circuits used on board a vessel of typically unlimited propulsion power and their associated operational electrical and electronic control equipment |
7 | Principles and procedures for electrical and electronic measurement, including the use of oscilloscopes and multimeters and insulation resistance measurement using a Megger |
8 | 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 electric circuit |
| d | theory and calculations of AC and DC machines and related electrical and electronic control equipment |
| e | cabling, distribution and lighting systems |
| f | control and switch gear |
| g | deck electrical and electronic equipment |
| h | principles, calculations and diagnostics for shipboard electronic components and systems, including: |
| | i | electronics principles |
| | ii | integrated circuits, microprocessors and PLCs |
| | iii | process control theory |
| | iv | instruments, calibration and testing |
| | v | electronic control, surveillance, measurement and recording systems |
| | vi | telemetering devices |
| | vii | alarm systems, including fire and emergency alarm systems |
| | viii | main and auxiliary electrical and electronic equipment control and UMS |
| i | theory and setting/tuning of two and three term controllers, including microprocessors |
9 | Concepts of unmanned machinery spaces (UMS) and automated monitoring and control of machinery |
10 | Theory, calculations, practical characteristics and applications of shipboard electrical machines, including: |
| a | AC and DC motors |
| b | AC generators, including requirements for the parallel operation and the process of synchronisation |
| c | three phase induction motors, including the various starting methods |
| d | three phase motors |
| e | three phase synchronous motors |
| f | three phase alternators operating singly and in parallel |
| g | three phase transformers |
11 | Common active devices and their application in power electronic and electronic circuits typically used on vessels of unlimited propulsion power, including: |
| a | ability to identify the devices and their circuit symbols |
| b | operating characteristics of common active devices |
| c | applications of common active devices |
12 | Common integrated circuit devices and their application in shipboard electronic instrumentation and power supply circuits, including: |
| a | operational amplifiers |
| b | voltage regulators |
| c | multivibrators |
13 | 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 | digital communication bus transmission systems using optical and electronic subsystems |
14 | Procedures for diagnosing and repairing faults in 4 to 20 mA loops, including: |
| a | open and short circuits |
| b | earth faults |
| c | high resistance joints |
| d | power supply faults |
| e | electronic component failure |
15 | Elementary programming and program modification for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including principles and applications |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when operating electrical machinery and electronic control equipment |
2 | Interpret and follow procedures for the operation of electrical machinery and electronic control equipment |
3 | Read and interpret electrical equipment performance readings and instrumentation |
4 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
5 | Read and interpret vessel and electrical equipment specifications, equipment drawings, operational manuals, and electrical circuit diagrams. |
6 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when operating electrical machinery and electronic control equipment |
7 | Identify problems that can occur when operating electrical machinery and electronic control equipment and take appropriate remedial action and solutions |
8 | Carry out calculations required when operating electrical machinery and electronic control equipment |
9 | Adapt to differing types of electrical machinery and electronic control equipment from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed |
10 | Select and use tools and equipment required for the operation of electrical machinery and electronic control equipment on a vessel |