We provide high voltage course for ship electricians. The objective of the course is to give the participants increased knowledge in the operation of electrical and electronic installations and control systems as well as the maintenance and repair of electronic and electrical equipment.
The course covers topics such as:
• Rules and regulations
• First aid
• Basic system understanding
• Grounding / Earth systems, PE, IE and IS systems
• Power generation, operation of network and interlock system
• Construction, switchboards and equipment
• High voltage cables theory
• Transformers different types and operation
• Frequenze converters components and operation
• Connections, tools and cable clips
• Danger related to equipment on-board
• Use of voltage indicators and grounding devices
• Operation planning and preparation of switching procedures
• Demonstration of management and operational skills
• High and Low voltage breakers, function of different types
• Generators, function and operation
• Maintenance of High voltage equipment, switching procedures and checklists
• UPS systems, functioning and operation
• Emergency shutdown systems, philosophy and functioning (ESD)
• Practice, demonstration and perform termination, end mounting and connection of high voltage cables, performed in workshop.
The course is according to Norwegian Maritime Authority’s course plan as of 1 August 2014.
Target audience:
This course is for Ship Electricians that are looking to upgrade their certificates to STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) STCW A-III/6 and A-III/7. As the course is based on the NMA’s course plan and aimed at personell updating their Norwegian certificates, the course is only held in Norwegian.
Prerequisites:
• Before attending the courses, the participants must complete e-learning models that lasts for approxemately 7 - 10 hours
Exam:
In order to receive Document of Evidence the participant must pass written and practical examination. In addition evidence of passed FSE course, and completed High voltage ship theory, must be handed over to Simsea before Document of Evidence can be issued.