REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Relevant OH&S legislation and electrical regulations and wiring rules Note: All installation, maintenance and repair of AC (50volts or above) DC (above 115 volts) must be carried out only by a suitably qualified engineer or licensed tradesman. Relevant State/Territory electrical licensing requirements must be fulfilled by any persons carrying out installation, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and systems at such voltages on a vessel.
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| Relevant sections of State and Territory maritime regulations, NSCV and USL Code dealing with the maintenance of small vessels
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| Limits of responsibility in terms of company requirements and electrical licensing requirements
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| Procedures for the operation and routine maintenance of low and medium voltage electrical systems, on a small vessel falling within the limits of responsibility of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2, including:
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| standard operating procedures for low and medium voltage electrical systems used on small vessels
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| preventative maintenance checks and procedures
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| the use of appropriate instrumentation when checking performance and identifying faults
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| procedures and precautions when connecting batteries
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| procedures for connecting a small vessel to shore power
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| basic fault-finding techniques
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| procedures for localising faults and isolating faulty circuits and equipment
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| repair and replacement procedures
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| safety precautions and hazard minimisation strategies when working on electrical systems
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| Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions, and procedures relevant to the operation and maintenance of low and medium voltage systems and associated equipment on a small vessel
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| Principles of typical low and medium voltage systems used on small vessels, including:
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| basic electro-technology and electrical circuit theory relevant to the operation and maintenance of low and medium voltage electrical systems on a small vessel
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| basic care and maintenance of shipboard electrical systems generally
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| configuration of typical AC and DC low voltage electrical systems used on a small vessel
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| batteries - types, care, maintenance, hazards and safety precautions
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| use of protection devices, including the selection of correct capacity
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| types of starter motors and alternators typically used on small vessels
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| series and parallel operation
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| Problems related to the during the operation and maintenance of low and medium voltage systems, starter motors and alternators on small vessels and appropriate action and solutions
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| Servicing records that are kept on a small commercial vessel
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Use basic verbal communication skills required when operating and servicing marine low and medium voltage electrical systems
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| Read, interpret and apply operating and service manuals and instructions for marine low and medium voltage electrical systems, including all required OH&S procedures and precautions
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| Read and interpret material safety data sheets
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| Read and interpret equipment and instrument gauge and meter readings and indications
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| Complete any required operational and servicing records
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| Work safely and collaboratively with others when operating and servicing marine low and medium voltage electrical systems
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| Select and use relevant tools and equipment as per instructions
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| Recognise faulty low and medium voltage electrical systems and take appropriate action
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| Recognise routine problems when operating and servicing marine low and medium voltage electrical systems and take appropriate action
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| Adapt to differences in vessels, electrical systems and equipment and operating and servicing procedures
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| Operate marine low and medium voltage electrical systems as per standard operating procedures
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