Course Overview
Electrical hazards and safe practices when working on marine electrical systems is covered. Electrical power flow aboard ships is reviewed, as are stored energy sources and dual-fed critical loads. Resources such as Z462and TP127 are used. The main topics are shock and arc hazards, personal protective equipment, safe selection and use of test instruments and service tools for live circuit testing on low voltage, <1000V, shipboard systems. Emphasis in placed on safety when making shore power connections and when troubleshooting live systems. Lockout procedures and the BC Ferries system which requires a permit to work on live circuits are explained. Student activities, aside from lectures, include practical exercises in workshop and lab situations. The BCIT online D2L tool is accessed by the students for links to online guides and vendor information.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify electrical hazards and take measures to mitigate the risk of injury due to electrical shock and arc effects.
- Identify electrical hazards and take measures to mitigate the risk of injury due to electrical shock and arc effects.
- Select and use voltage test instruments, especially to determine that equipment is de-energized.
- Safely take current readings and interpret them, especially for motor loads.
- Fill in an application to permit work on live systems.
Effective as of Winter 2020
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