Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete basic maintenance of electrical systems.
Relevant state/territory electrical licensing requirements apply to persons carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical circuits or systems that are 50 V alternating current (AC) or above, or 120 V direct current (DC) or above, on a vessel.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 on vessels up to 750 kW.
This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Steam or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 on vessels up to 1500 kW.
WARNING : Relevant state/territory training and qualification requirements need to be fulfilled by any persons carrying out installation, maintenance and/or repair of refrigeration equipment especially with regard to preventing the escape of refrigerants into the atmosphere and to electrical work.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Plan maintenance activities |
1.1 |
Maintenance plan is accessed to determine electrical system maintenance requirements |
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Inspections are conducted and additional non-routine maintenance requirements are determined |
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1.3 |
System specifications and diagrams for electrical systems are obtained |
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Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by maintenance work |
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1.5 |
Consumables and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability |
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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 |
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WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out work are followed |
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2.3 |
Preventative maintenance is carried out in compliance with system specifications |
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2.4 |
Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes |
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2.5 |
Work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and damage to equipment and machinery or other services |
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2.6 |
Maintenance work is checked to verify that it conforms with technical specifications |
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Complete breakdown maintenance |
3.1 |
Nature of breakdown is confirmed using maintenance records and/or log book entries related to reported breakdown |
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Restrictions are applied to operations, if necessary, and Master is notified |
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Limits of repair work that can be carried out are established according to relevant state/territory electrical licensing requirements |
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3.4 |
System is isolated |
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3.5 |
Repair work is carried out according to system specifications |
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3.6 |
Master is notified of completion of repair work and details are documented |
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4 |
Clean up and complete documentation |
4.1 |
Work area is cleared and cleaned |
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Materials are disposed of or recycled according to legislative and workplace requirements |
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4.3 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and stored according to workplace procedures |
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4.4 |
Electrical system and equipment are put back into service and monitored for correct operation according to organisational practices |
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4.5 |
Maintenance report is completed according to workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Electrical systems may include: |
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Maintenance requirements may include: |
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Consumables and equipment may include: |
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Nature of breakdown may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Equipment Checking and Maintenance