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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

marine electrician

Marine electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in vessels such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators.

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Description

Marine electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in vessels such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vessels and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
electricityvessel electrical systemtypes of maritime vesselselectrical wiring planselectronicsmechanicsmechanics of vesselselectrical wiring diagramselectrical testing methodsmaritime electric drives
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electronic test proceduresbattery componentsbattery chemistrybattery fluids
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test runwear appropriate protective gearfasten componentstest electrical equipmentapply health and safety standardsuse technical documentationtroubleshootinstall electrical equipment in vesselsread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
operate battery test equipmentmaintain vessel technical equipment according to instructionsinstall transport equipment batteriesidentify customer's needsfollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthapply soldering techniquescreate technical plansmaintain electrical equipmentoperate soldering equipmentinstall transport equipment lightingdiagnose defective enginesrepair battery componentswrite records for repairsrepair vessel electrical systems

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

37 total
19 essential · 18 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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