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Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts

Operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 volts

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB044
State Code
OCH27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain ship high voltage (HV) power systems exceeding 1,000 volts (V).It includes reviewing and managing electrical propulsions of the ship, electrical motors and control systems as part of the ship power system. It also includes HV technology and required documentation.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited)Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited)Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited)Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited).Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.A person competent in this unit will hold either an Unrestricted Electrical Licence issued in an Australian state or territory, a Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency issued under Marine Order 72 or be undertaking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) approved course of study under Marine Order 72, and be able to operate and maintain ship power systems exceeding 1,000 V in accordance to relevant industry standards and regulations.This unit is subject to the following requirements:Legislation, regulations, relevant industry standards and codes of practice for electrical work, including specific work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and regulatory requirements.This unit is one of the requirements to obtain AMSA certification as an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited), Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited), Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited) or Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.Electrical licence requirements - unrestricted electrical work or relevant industry experience approved by maritime regulator.Legislation, regulations, relevant industry standards and codes of practice for ship power systems exceeding 1,000 V.There may be variations in these requirements across jurisdictions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review ship power systems operations
  • 1.1 Ship power systems are identified and analysed from electrical drawings and specifications
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
2. Manage ship power systems
  • 2.1 Operations are carried out in accordance with operational manuals, rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations
  • 2.2 Electrical permit system to work on HV systems are identified and applied
  • 2.3 HV isolation and verification are carried out in accordance with procedures
  • 2.4 Ship power systems are visually inspected and tested in accordance with maintenance specification and electrical operation plan
  • 2.5 Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms with technical specifications
  • 2.6 Electrical system is verified prior to re-energising system
  • 2.7 HV system is re-energised in accordance with procedures
3. Clean up and complete documentation
  • 3.1 Work area is cleared and cleaned
  • 3.2 Work area is made safe in accordance with safe electrical working practices
  • 3.3 Materials are disposed of or recycled in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored in accordance with procedures
  • 3.5 Maintenance reports are completed in accordance with procedures
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