This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate 220 to 440 V alternating current (AC) electrical systems.

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 a vessel 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 up to 80 metres in length with propulsion power up to 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 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 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 engineer issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare electrical systems and equipment for operation

1.1

Risks to self, others and the environment are identified according to organisational procedures

1.2

Pre-operational checks are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

2

Operate electrical systems and equipment

2.1

Electrical systems and equipment are operated according to manufacturer specifications, regulations and vessel procedures

2.2

Performance of electrical equipment is monitored

2.3

Alternating current (AC) electrical supply is monitored and demand is adjusted

2.4

Operational faults are recognised and recorded, and corrective action is taken according to manufacturer specifications and fault-finding procedures

3

Connect and disconnect ship to shore electrical supply

3.1

Vessel is positioned and secured for connecting to shore electrical supply

3.2

Power cable is inspected and connected to shore supply

3.3

Procedures for changing from vessel supply to shore supply are implemented following vessel procedures

3.4

Electrical supply is monitored for correct operation according to vessel procedures

3.5

Operational faults are recognised and recorded, and corrective action is taken according to vessel procedures

3.6

Procedures for changing from shore supply to vessel supply are implemented following vessel procedures

3.7

Power cable is disconnected, inspected and stored

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