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. 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.

Alternative Labels

electro-technical maritime officer

marine design electrician

marine diagnostic electrician

marine electrician

marine electronic networks electrician

marine installation electrician

marine repair electrician

marine systems electrician

naval electrician

vessel electrician

vessel electronic networks technician

vessel electronics design technician

vessel electronics installation technician

vessel electronics repair technician

vessel electronic systems technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply health and safety standards fasten components install electrical equipment in vessels perform test run read standard blueprints test electrical equipment troubleshoot use technical documentation wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

electrical testing methods electrical wiring diagrams electrical wiring plans electricity electronics maritime electric drives mechanics mechanics of vessels types of maritime vessels vessel electrical system

Optional Skills and Competences

apply soldering techniques create technical plans diagnose defective engines follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health identify customer's needs install transport equipment batteries install transport equipment lighting maintain electrical equipment maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions operate battery test equipment operate soldering equipment repair battery components repair vessel electrical systems write records for repairs

Optional Knowledge

battery chemistry battery components battery fluids electronic test procedures

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9422c30d-c5ef-4fcc-a493-d67ee42189c0

Status

released

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