Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Plan maintenance activities 

1.1

Maintenance plan is accessed to determine electrical system maintenance requirements

1.2

Inspections are conducted and additional non-routine maintenance requirements are determined

1.3

System specifications and diagrams for electrical systems are obtained

1.4

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

1.5

Consumables and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability

2 

Complete preventative maintenance 

2.1

Electrical system is safely isolated according to regulatory and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

2.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed

2.3

Preventative maintenance is carried out in compliance with system specifications

2.4

Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

2.5

Work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and damage to equipment and machinery or other services

2.6

Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms with technical specifications

3 

Complete breakdown maintenance 

3.1

Nature of breakdown is confirmed using maintenance records and/or log book entries related to reported breakdown

3.2

Restrictions are applied to operations, if necessary, and Master is notified

3.3

Limits of repair work that can be carried out are established according to relevant state/territory electrical licensing requirements

3.4

System is isolated

3.5

Repair work is carried out according to system specifications

3.6

Master is notified of completion of repair work and details are documented

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

Electrical system and equipment are put back into service and monitored for correct operation according to organisational practices

4.5

Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

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

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

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

Electrical systems include one or more of the following:

• AC generators
• alarm systems
• batteries
• emergency electrical supply
• emergency generators
• generators
• motor starting circuits
• power and lighting
• shore supply
• steering gear circuits
• switchboards

Maintenance requirements include one or more of the following:

• battery maintenance
• motor replacement
• replacing:

• light bulbs
• faulty wiring

• testing:

• alarm systems
• emergency generator

• power and lighting systems

Consumables and equipment include one or more of the following :

• hand and power tools rated for electrical work
• replacement parts
• test equipment

Nature of breakdown include one or more of the following:

• blown fuses or open circuit breakers
• earthing
• failure of electricity generating systems
• motor brake failure to release
• motor failure
• shorting

Materials include one or more of the following :

• batteries
• damaged wiring
• used lamps
• rags