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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Verify maintenance requirements
   • Regulatory and organisational requirements for electrical system maintenance program are identified and followed
2. Specifications, diagrams and organisational procedures for electrical systems are checked for recommended maintenance
3. Special requirements for electrical system maintenance are separated from adjustment and day-to-day maintenance schedules
4. Maintenance system goals for electrical systems are outlined
5. Maintenance plan and related work schedule for electrical systems are developed according to regulatory requirements and safety management system (SMS)
6. Establish maintenance systems
   • Maintenance costs are identified and quantified
7. Interruptions, processes and procedures are documented
8. Internal and external maintenance providers are specified
9. Maintenance plan is prepared to minimise negative impacts on production, costs, waste and the environment
10. Approvals for maintenance plan are negotiated and confirmed
11. Recordkeeping systems are developed and maintained
12. Organise maintenance activities
    • Schedules and rosters are checked to verify time when maintenance process may be scheduled, including optimal timing for shutdown
13. Agreement from Master is obtained for timing of maintenance tasks to optimise maintenance process and minimise operational disruptions
14. Detailed work plans are developed in line with schedules, availability of expertise and scheduling of resource availability
15. Team members with required competencies are allocated to maintenance activities
16. Consumables and equipment are secured to meet work plan requirements
17. Externally sourced equipment, consumables and expertise are located and procured
18. Contingency plans are prepared
19. Maintenance schedules and procedures are effectively communicated to team
20. Supervise maintenance tasks
    • Job specifications and maintenance tasks are communicated effectively to team members
21. Maintenance and repair tasks are monitored to ensure they satisfy system specifications
22. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)) requirements are monitored and observed at all times
23. Emergency equipment is made available and working order of equipment is ensured
24. Contingencies are managed to ensure quality of work is maintained and work is completed within agreed timeframe
25. Perform planned maintenance activities
    • WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed
26. Maintenance schedule and process compliance requirements are confirmed and work is appropriately sequenced according to job specification
27. Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
28. Resources needed to conduct maintenance are obtained according to organisational procedures and are checked against job requirements
29. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to conduct maintenance are obtained according to organisational procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
30. Live and operating system is tested or measured strictly according to WHS/OHS requirements and within established safety procedures
31. Electrical equipment is checked as being isolated, where necessary, strictly according to WHS/OHS requirements and within established safety procedures
32. Electrical equipment to be maintained is inspected and evaluated for compliance with system specifications
33. Non-compliant electrical equipment components are rectified or repaired according to system specifications
34. Perform breakdown maintenance
    • Nature of breakdown is confirmed with appropriate personnel
35. Extent of breakdown is evaluated and confirmed using diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques
36. Restrictions are applied to operations, as necessary, and agreed to with the Master
37. Repair work is carried out according to system specifications
38. Master is notified of completion of repair work and details are documented
39. Monitor, adjust and report on implementation of maintenance plan
    • Maintenance tasks are monitored to ensure they are completed according to maintenance plan and statutory survey requirements
40. Electrical systems are monitored to ensure achievement of planned outcomes
41. Costs are monitored and controlled
42. Adjustments are made to maintenance plan to take into account failure to achieve planned outcomes
43. Reports are completed according to maintenance plan requirements and organisational procedures
44. Recommendations to improve maintenance plan safety, efficiency and effectiveness are implemented under regular review of SMS
45. Maintenance tasks are monitored to ensure they are completed according to maintenance plan and statutory survey requirements

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: applying safety requirements throughout work sequence, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) completing all work to specification completing records, including: incident reports maintenance logs reports required under planned maintenance system developing effective planning documents ensuring correct requirements and details of maintenance of electrical systems and equipment implementing safe and environmentally responsible work practices in testing and maintenance activities locating, interpreting and applying manufacturer specifications for electrical systems and equipment operating alternating current (AC) systems and conducting operator preventive maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations, regulations and vessel operating procedures to ensure safe operation operating electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations, regulations and vessel operating procedures to ensure safe operation providing high quality reports performing maintenance tasks, including: battery maintenance testing: alarm systems emergency alternator power and lighting systems recognising electrical system faults and, where necessary, taking steps to make them immediately safe and initiate repair selecting and using appropriate processes, tools and equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: AC systems not exceeding 440 volts (V) AC batteries, including types, care and maintenance, and hazards care of electrical systems and equipment in general including fault recognition charging systems, including: alarms/indicators regulators connecting batteries electric systems, including above 240 V AC and up to 440 V AC fault identification, location and safety implications operation and maintenance of starter motors, alternators and associated equipment personal safety protective devices on switchboards shore power connection special requirements for electrical system breakdown/s, including: isolation procedures stopping alternator/s stopping main engine/s switching to emergency power use of fuses and circuit breakers, including selection of correct capacity.

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