REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | National and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the management of shipboard electrical equipment maintenance and repair operations on vessels of unlimited propulsion power |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures |
3 | Established engineering practice for the checking, maintenance and repair of marine electrical equipment, systems and equipment |
4 | Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of shipboard electrical equipment usually found on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power |
5 | Advanced diagnostic techniques for carrying out testing, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard electrical equipment as part of maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations |
6 | Procedures for coordinating the overall management of planned maintenance systems and procedures for the condition monitoring of electrical equipment, including responsibilities and requirements covered by various forms of vessel survey |
7 | The nature and causes of typical shipboard electrical equipment malfunctions and the available methods for their detection and repair, including marine electrical equipment malfunction fault finding techniques |
8 | Advanced diagnostic and repair techniques for carrying out shipboard electrical equipment testing, troubleshooting and repair as part of routine maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations |
9 | Procedures for the initiation and coordination of temporary and permanent repair and/or replacement procedures for electrical equipment on board vessels at sea, alongside and in dry dock |
10 | Theory, calculations, practical characteristics and applications of shipboard electrical machines at the level as required by a Chief Engineer, 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 | An understanding of the power distribution and control circuits typically used on board a vessel of unlimited propulsion power and their associated operational electrical equipment |
12 | Concepts of unmanned machinery spaces (UMS) and automated monitoring and control of machinery |
13 | Principles and techniques for finding faults in shipboard control systems |
14 | Procedures for the calibration and adjustment of transmitters and controllers in control systems |
15 | Elementary programming and program modification for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including principles and applications |
16 | Common active devices and their application in power circuits typically used on vessels of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more, including: |
| a | ability to identify the devices and their circuit symbols |
| b | operating characteristics of common active devices |
| c | applications of common active devices |
17 | Principles and procedures for electrical measurement, including the use of oscilloscopes and multimeters and insulation resistance measurement using a Megger |
18 | 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 |
19 | 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 electrical circuit |
| d | theory and calculations of AC and DC machines and related electrical equipment |
| e | cabling, distribution and lighting systems |
| f | control and switch gear |
| g | deck electrical equipment |
| h | process control theory |
| i | instruments, calibration and testing |
| j | alarm systems, including fire and emergency alarm systems |
| k | main and auxiliary electrical equipment control and UMS |
20 | Maintenance and repair records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company, survey requirements and regulatory authorities |
21 | Maritime communication techniques needed during maintenance and repair operations |
22 | Maintenance and repair hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions during maintenance and repair of shipboard electrical equipment |
23 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to shipboard electrical equipment inspection and maintenance operations |
24 | Safe procedures for the use of hand and power tools and maintenance equipment and for the handling heavy electrical equipment and component parts during maintenance and repair of electrical equipment |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when managing the testing, detection of faults, maintenance and restoration of electrical equipment |
2 | Interpret and follow procedures for the testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems |
3 | Read and interpret electronic 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 managing the testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems |
7 | Solve problems that can occur when managing the testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems and take appropriate remedial action and solutions |
8 | Carry out calculations required when managing the testing and maintenance of electrical equipment |
9 | Adapt to differing types of electrical machinery, equipment and systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed |
10 | Select and use tools and equipment required for the testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems |