Learning Outcomes
- Prepare for the Installation of electrical wiring
- Identify equipment, materials and components for the installation of electrical wiring support systems
- Describe marine batteries and their installation
- Carry out the installation of electrical wiring
L01. Prepare for the installation of electrical wiring
- Drawings and Technical Information
- Planning work activities and producing work plans
- Ensuring components are clear of other services
- Appropriate techniques to pass cables through watertight bulkheads
LO2. Identify equipment, materials and components for the installation of electrical wiring support systems
- Selection of appropriate conduit, fitting, trunking or tray-work components to
ensure compliance with relevant codes of practice
- The range of conduit, trunking and traywork components and connectors that are
used
- Equipment and tools used for the cutting, bending, forming and installation
operations
- Inspection fittings such as elbows and junction boxes
LO3. Describe marine batteries and their installation
- Battery capacity, performance and selection for marine applications
- The factors to consider when locating and installing batteries in the vessel
- Procedures for battery servicing
- Hazards associated with 12V batteries
- Various battery charging methods
- Common reasons for battery discharge and failure
L04. Carry out the installation of electrical wiring
- The responsibilities under regulations relevant to the work undertaken
- Protective equipment and precautions
- Safe practices and procedures
- The methods of holding work pieces without damaging them
- How to form screw threads on ends of conduit
- How to use screw fittings, glued fittings, fabricated components, nuts and bolts as
appropriate
- Visual Checks
- Technical Checks
- How to mark out and check alignment of components
- The methods of securing system components
- The methods of electrical bonding and ensuring earth continuity of the support
system where metal support systems are used
- How to deal with problems concerning components
- Use of multi-meter to perform basic electrical tests
Entry Requirements
Level 3 Certification in Electrical Engineering
