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Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems

Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARB007
State Code
WH800
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete basic maintenance of electrical systems.This unit applies to engine workers in the maritime industry working as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal on vessels up to 750 kW or as a Marine Engine Driver Steam or as a Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal 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.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG367 MARB3007A Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB82 MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems Unit of competency