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Division 4.4

United Kingdom

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The boatmaster shall be able to organise the safe use and application, maintenance and repair of the electro-technical devices of the craft.

The boatmaster shall be able to:

COLUMN 1 COMPETENCE COLUMN 2 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.

prevent potential damage to electric and electronic devices on board;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of electro-technology, electronics and electrical equipment and safety devices e.g. automation, instrumentation and control systems to prevent damage.

  2. 2..

    Ability to apply safe working practices.

2.

test control systems and instruments to recognise faults and at the same time take actions to repair and maintain electric or electronic control equipment;
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of the craft’s electro-technical testing devices.

  2. 2..

    Ability to operate, test and maintain control systems and take appropriate measures.

3.

give instructions before and follow-up activities to connect or disconnect technical shore-based facilities.
  1. 1..

    Knowledge of safety requirements for working with electrical systems.

  2. 2..

    Knowledge of the construction and operational characteristics of shipboard electrical systems and equipment in relation to shore-based facilities.

  3. 3..

    Ability to give instructions to guarantee safe shore connection at any time and to recognise dangerous situations with regard to shore-based facilities.