Unit of competency Outline

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Operate electrical systems

Operate electrical systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC010
State Code
WH817
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate 220 to 440 voltage alternating current (AC) electrical systems.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal on vessels up to 1500 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Steam.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5479 TDMMR2907B OPERATE AND MAINTAIN MARINE LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Unit of competency
WG392 MARC3007A Operate electrical systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB62 MARC042 Operate electrical systems Unit of competency