Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency. Licensing/regulatory information has been incorporated in accordance with Regulatory requirements. Assessment Requirements have been strengthened in accordance with Regulatory requirements. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete basic maintenance of electrical systems. This unit of competency applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC and a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC. Note: Relevant state or 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. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions. Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not Applicable |
Competency Field
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
Unit Sector
Not Applicable |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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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 |
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1.3 |
System specifications and diagrams for electrical systems are obtained |
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1.4 |
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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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 |
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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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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, as necessary, and Master is notified |
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3.3 |
Limits of repair work that can be carried out are established according to relevant state or 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 |
4.2 |
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 |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARB007 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems. |
Links
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