This unit applies to individuals who undertake installation of marine electrical systems and components in a marine environment.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Confirm nature and scope of work to be carried out

1.2. Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices applicable to the work

1.3. Source installation procedures and relevant workshop manuals and manufacturer's information

1.4. Determine installation method in accordance with OHS, environmental and industry regulations and guidelines and enterprise procedures

1.5. Set up work area

2. Install marine electrical systems and components

2.1. Install and wire marine electrical systems and components in accordance with manufacturer and component supplier specifications, and OHS and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices

2.2. Conduct pre-start check, make required adjustments and re-test

2.3. Determine the need for water testing

3. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

3.1. Make final inspection of electrical systems

3.2. Clean and inspect equipment and tooling according to workplace requirements

3.3. Tag unserviceable equipment and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements

3.4. Finalise and process work completion documentation, update customer and warranty information and give to appropriate persons as required

3.5. Clean work area, dispose of waste and scrap, and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to the installation and testing of marine electrical systems and components, to use specialist tooling and equipment and computerised measuring equipment, and to report and record actions

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and electrical circuit and component installation procedures and specifications, to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor, other workers and customers, to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities, and to report work outcomes and problems

literacy skills to the level required to understand information related to work orders, including common industry terminology and safety procedures, procedures for circuit and component testing, major repairs, installation and component replacement, and to record servicing details

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly complete tests and measurements to determine electrical circuit and component installation requirements

problem-solving skills to the level required to identify technical and procedural problems to avoid planning and scheduling problems, and time and material wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

the principles of electricity

types of installation materials and their application

electrical connection, crimping and soldering techniques

installation and testing procedures for marine electrical systems and components

measuring and testing procedures

service and repair manuals (hard copy and electronic)

manufacturer and component supplier specifications, including workshop manuals and repair guides

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS, personal safety and environment, relevant to installing marine electrical systems

organisational policies and procedures, including quality, reporting and recording procedures, related to installing marine electrical systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

perform electrical connections, including crimping and soldering

install a range of marine electrical systems and components to manufacturer and component supplier requirements, including dash instrumentation, switch and fuse panels, bilge pumps, and lighting and navigation aids within workplace timeframes

test prior to placing in service

complete workplace and equipment records and workplace clean up requirements.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

marine electrical systems and components

equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the installation of marine electrical systems and components

specifications and work instructions.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Marine electrical systems

Marine electrical systems may include low voltage:

switch and fuse panels

bilge water, grey water, black water and freshwater pumps

pump control systems (e.g. float switches)

battery motorised ventilation

solar systems

carbon monoxide gas alarm systems

low voltage charging stations

lighting (e.g. incandescent, fluorescent and LED)

Marine engines

Marine engines may include:

2-stroke petrol

4-stroke diesel and petrol

Vessels

Vessels may include:

single or multi-hull

inboard or outboard drive

Installation methods

Installation methods may include:

reading and interpreting wiring diagrams

soldering and crimping

installing components and wiring

adjustments and post-installation checks

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

hand tools

testing equipment, including multimeters

power tools

air tools

specialist tools and equipment

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures may include:

operational risk assessment and treatments

toxic substances

electrical safety

machinery movement and operation

manual and mechanical lifting and shifting

working in proximity to others

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

verbal, written and graphical instructions issued by authorised internal and external persons

parts listing prices and catalogues

inventory systems

Repair Times manuals

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

diagrams or sketches

engineer's design specifications and instructions

manufacturer specifications

industry standards (e.g. American Boat and Yacht Council, National Marine, Manufacturer's Association and US Coast Guard)

Australian standards

workplace specifications and requirements

current driver's licence

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

road rules

safe driving policy

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

noise

dust

clean-up management

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards

OHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures

Unit sector

Marine

This unit contains employability skills.