Overview:
To give seafarers the essential education and training in high voltage installations to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in the specific part of STCW Table A-III/1 for electrical, electronic and control systems at the operational level.
The course aims to achieve the following training outcomes:
- knowledge of the arrangement and protection of HV installations onboard a vessel, including what is considered to be high voltage, typical voltages found on board ship, the reasons why modern vessels are equipped with high voltage generators, the difference between insulated and earthed neutral distribution systems, which circuits will operate at high voltage, and the function of the protection devices and their sequence of operation; and,
- knowledge of the safety requirements necessary for HV installations, including the hazards associated with high voltage, the requirements outlined in the HSE publication Electricity at Work safe working practices, the terms ‘authorised and competent person, the difference between an ordinary and a high voltage permit to work, the isolation process required to produce a high voltage permit to work, and the importance of a circuit main earth.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for entry to this course, and it is suitable for marine engineer officers, electrical or electro-technical officers, engineer surveyors and marine superintendents.
Duration:
This is a 4-8 hour course dependent on the school and can either be taken in the classroom with practical components or online.