This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, test and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.

Note: Extra low voltage (ELV) systems are those not exceeding 50 V alternating current (AC) or 120 V direct current (DC). Low voltage systems are those not exceeding 1000 V AC or 1500 V DC

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <1500 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or

second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with propulsion power <3000 kW within the EEZ or

chief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ or

assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer; and

worker in the engine room on vessels <80 m long with propulsion power <3000 kW.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC and a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months’ relevant sea service, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

Note: Relevant state or territory electrical licensing requirements apply to persons carrying out installation, maintenance and or repair of electrical circuits or systems that are 50 V AC or above, or 120 V DC or above.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate electrical systems and equipment

1.1

Routine pre-operational checks are carried out on electrical systems and equipment according to manufacturer specifications

1.2

Systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications

1.3

Faults are identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify them

1.4

Faults are reported and logged promptly and accurately to appropriate personnel

2

Carry out routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment

2.1

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work

2.2

Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2.3

Components to be maintained are isolated

2.4

Systems are tested and test results are compared with manufacturer specifications

2.5

Maintenance tasks are carried out to specifications

2.6

Unserviceable components are tagged according to organisational procedures and appropriate personnel are notified

3

Isolate faulty components for repair

3.1

Faulty items or components are isolated according to workplace procedures

3.2

Serviceable items are fitted according to manufacturer specifications

3.3

Operational checks are carried out on equipment or system to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications

4

Clean up and complete documentation

4.1

Work area is cleared and cleaned

4.2

Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements

4.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures

4.4

Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Not Applicable

C - Equipment Operations