This unit applies to individuals who undertake the installation of marine low voltage electronic 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 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 electronic systems and components

2.1. Carry out marine electronic systems and components installation in accordance with manufacturer and component supplier specifications, and OHS and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices

2.2. Conduct pre-start checks, 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 electronic 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 electronic 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 customer, 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 electronics

the principles of interference suppression

procedures for the installation of marine electronic systems and components

wiring diagram interpretation

measuring and testing procedures

manufacturer and component supplier specifications and procedures, 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 electronic systems

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

install a range a range of electronic systems and components to workplace and manufacturer and component supplier requirements, including GPS, depth sounders, fish finders, communications equipment, audiovisual equipment and radar

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 electronic systems and components

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

activities covering mandatory task requirements

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.

Electronic systems and components

Electronic systems and components may include:

GPS

depth sounders

fish finders

communications equipment and radar

audiovisual equipment

Repair and test

Repair and rebuild may include:

on- and off-site repairs

dismantling and reassembly

repair and replacement of components

testing and adjustments

Low voltage marine electronic systems and components

Low voltage marine electronic systems and components may include:

GPS

depth sounders

communications equipment

radar

inverters

alarm systems

digital antenna systems

television

remote phone antenna

coaxial cable appliances

Final inspection procedures

Final inspection procedures may include:

checking operation of electronic system or component

checking that covers are in place on equipment

cabling and wiring is securely fastened

transducers, antennas and receivers are positioned correctly

Installation methods

Installation methods may include:

reading and interpreting wiring diagrams

wiring, soldering and crimping

installing components and wiring

adjustments and post-installation checks

functional operation testing

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

specific service and general workshop equipment and tooling

measuring equipment

termination equipment

analogue and digital meters

crimping tools

soldering 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 codes of practice

workplace specifications and requirements

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

Australian standards

workplace specifications and requirements

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

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.