Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components, including dash instrumentation, switch and fuse panels, bilge pumps and lighting. It requires the ability to identify and confirm work requirements, diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions and complete work finalisation processes. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who undertake the diagnosis and repair of electrical systems and components in a marine environment. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work |
1.1. Confirm nature and scope of work to be carried out 1.2. Locate occupational health and safety (OHS) and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices applicable to the work 1.3. Access and interpret repair method, workshop manuals and manufacturer information 1.4. Check and prepare tools, equipment and materials 1.5. Set up work area |
2. Diagnose faults |
2.1. Develop a diagnosis strategy 2.2. Undertake system tests in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer and component supplier specifications 2.3. Compare test results with manufacturer and component supplier specifications to identify compliance or non-compliance 2.4. Decide upon a plan of action to rectify faults 2.5. Document results, including evidence, relevant information and recommendations 2.6. Forward report to persons for action in accordance with workplace procedures 2.7. Finalise repair requirements |
3. Repair marine electrical systems and components |
3.1. Perform repair and adjustment operations in accordance with manufacturer and component supplier specifications, and OHS and workplace environmental and sustainable procedures and practices 3.2. Determine the need for water testing |
4. Clean up work area and finalise work |
4.1. Clean and inspect equipment and tooling according to workplace requirements 4.2. Tag unserviceable equipment and faults identified in accordance with workplace requirements 4.3. Finalise and process work completion documentation, update customer and warranty information and give to appropriate persons, as required 4.4. Clean work area, dispose of waste and scrap, and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Marine electrical systems |
Marine electrical systems may include low voltage:
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Marine engines |
Marine engines may include:
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Vessels |
Vessels may include:
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Repair methods |
Repair methods may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Safe operating procedures |
Safe operating procedures may include:
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Information /documents |
Information/documents may include:
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Legislative requirements |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
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OHS requirements |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements |
Environmental requirements may include:
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Organisational policies and procedures |
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Marine |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |