The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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1. GENERAL CONTEXT |
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a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with the relevant sections of State and Territory marine regulations and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels |
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b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within established procedures, with responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality and safety standards |
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d. | Work requires: | 1 | limited responsibility for others in achieving outcomes, including the application of solutions to a variety of predictable servicing problems falling within the limits of responsibility of a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 or a Coxswain Note: All installation, maintenance and repair of AC (50 volts 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 |
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT |
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a | ELV systems may include: | 1 | those normally found on a small commercial vessel up to 500 kW propulsion power |
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b | Operation and basic servicing of on-board ELV and LV systems may be carried out: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations |
2 | under any permissible conditions of weather |
3 | while underway |
4 | while anchored or moored |
5 | during servicing operations or when vessel is slipped |
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c | Extra low voltage and low voltage systems may include: | 1 | lead acid batteries |
2 | circuit breakers |
3 | wiring, switches and lights |
4 | starter motors and alternators |
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d | Basic servicing may include: | 1 | routine checks of systems and equipment |
2 | identification and reporting of faults and arranging for repair or replacement |
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e | Typical operation and basic servicing tasks in extra low voltage systems may include: | 1 | operating main switches |
2 | identifying switches |
3 | changing a fuse |
4 | checking and replacing a blown lamp |
5 | testing and checking a battery |
6 | reading basic ammeters |
7 | checking navigation lights |
8 | identifying and fixing bad connections |
9 | ensuring batteries are properly vented and there is no gas build up |
10 | identifying and fixing battery leaks |
11 | checking that wiring in correctly connected and repairing loose wires |
12 | checking belt tension on an alternator |
13 | checking that shore power is properly connected and is operational |
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f | Servicing tools and equipment may include: | 1 | hand tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, soldering iron, etc. |
2 | meters and instrumentation |
3 | protective clothing and equipment such as: |
| i | eye and ear protection |
| ii | head gear and safety boots |
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g | Documentation and recordsmay include: | 1 | relevant sections of maritime and electrical regulations |
2 | vessel and company servicing procedures for ELV systems |
3 | equipment manufacturer's instructions, specifications and procedures |
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h | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | National Standard for Commercial Vessels and USL Code |
2 | relevant State/Territory electrical licensing requirements and wiring rules |
3 | relevant OH&S regulations |