Setting to work, testing and trialling marine sensor equipment and systems
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to set to work, test and trial marine sensors and associated systems, in accordance with approved procedures. You will be required to use appropriate drawings, specifications and test documentation to set up, test and trial the various items of equipment. You will be expected to use the specified/appropriate techniques to carry out the appropriate setting up and testing procedures, in the correct sequence, in order to incorporate the various elements into the vessel's integrated detection system. The process will include fault identification, diagnosis and, if appropriate, the adjustments, corrections and rectification of the faults.
The equipment to be set up and tested will include the surveillance, weather tracking and navigational radars associated with the vessel. Included, also, will be heat and infra-red sensing systems, weapon associated RF (radio frequency) sensing and jamming devices, as well as passive and active sonars.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the marine sensor equipment setting up, testing and trialling activities undertaken and to report any problems with the activities, components or equipment that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with a minimum of supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions, for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out and for safe working practice with due regard to radiation hazard control.
Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying procedures for setting up, testing and trialling marine sensor systems. You will understand the sensor systems being set to work and tested and their application and will know about the testing and trialling techniques, test equipment and methods, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring that the system functions to the required specification.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the setting up and testing operations, in particular those relating to radiation hazard control. You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
- follow all relevant setting up and operating specifications for the products or assets being configured
- follow the defined procedures and set up the equipment correctly ensuring that all operating parameters are achieved
- set to work, test and trial marine sensor equipment and systems using appropriate methods and techniques
deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
check that the configuration is complete and that the equipment operates to specification, using appropriate methods and techniques
complete
relevant documentation in line with organisational procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the specific safety practices and procedures that you need to observe when carrying out the setting up, testing and trialling activities on marine sensor equipment (including any specific legislation, regulations and codes of practice for the activities, equipment or materials, especially those for the control of radiation hazards)
- the health and safety requirements of the work area where you are carrying out the activities and the responsibility they place on you
- the safety procedures that must be carried out before work is started on setting up the marine sensor equipment
- how to recognise and deal with emergencies and the procedures to be followed (such as methods of safely evacuating and closing down of compartments in the case of fire or other major incident, first aid, fire fighting and resuscitation of personnel)
- the protective equipment that you need to use for both personal protection (PPE) and protection of the system and others
- the hazards associated with setting to work, testing and trialling marine sensors and with the tools and test equipment used and how they can be minimised
- the precautions to be taken to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to circuits and sensitive components (such as use of earthed wrist straps)
- what constitutes a hazardous voltage and how to recognise victims of electric shock
- how to reduce the risks of a phase to earth shock (such as insulated tools, rubber matting and isolating transformers)
- how to obtain and interpret drawings, standards, quality control procedures and test specifications used in the setting to work, testing and trialling process (including BS and ISO schematics, symbols and terminology)
- how to carry out currency/issue checks of the specifications you are working with
- the correct operating procedures of the sensor system being set to work and tested
- the components to be set to work and their function within the vessel sensor capability
- the adjustments/corrections/tuning required to bring the equipment/system to operational standard through full range parameters
- the quality control procedures to be followed during the setting to work and testing operations
- why electrical bonding is critical, and why it must be both mechanically and electrically secure
- types of test equipment to be used and their selection for particular types of tests
- how to calibrate the test equipment to be used, or the organisational procedures for ensuring that the test equipment is maintained correctly calibrated
- how to conduct any necessary checks/tests to ensure the system integrity, functionality, accuracy and performance of the system and its dependencies
- how to recognise defects (such as under or over performance)
- the various fault finding techniques that can be used if the system fails the test
- displaying/recording test results and the documentation to be used
- how to interpret the test readings obtained and the significance of the readings gained
- how to analyse the test results
- authorisation procedures for changes to test procedures
- the importance of ensuring that test equipment is used only for its intended purpose and within its specified range and limits
- potential problems or errors that may occur with the setting to work, testing and trialling operations and how these can be overcome
- the environmental control and company operating procedures relating to the testing activities
- the importance of ensuring that the completed installation is to the cleanliness category prescribed and is secure and left in a recognised condition/called for state of readiness
- the documentation required and the procedures to be followed following the test
- the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Carry out all of the following during the setting to work, testing and trialling activities:
- use the correct issue of the agreed setting and testing procedures and quality documentation
- adhere to risk assessment, COSHH and other relevant safety standards
- check that all tools and test equipment are within calibration dates
- obtain clearance to work on the system and observe power isolation and safety procedures
- provide safe access and working arrangements for the testing area
- carry out the setting to work, testing and trialling activities, using safe and approved techniques and procedures, including radiation hazard control
- ensure that the testing equipment is operated within its specification range
- return all tools and equipment to the correct location on completion of the activities
- leave the work area in a safe condition and to the prescribed category of cleanliness
Set to work, test and trial two of the following marine sensor systems/equipment:
- surveillance radar
- weather tracking radar
- obstacle warning systems
- passive sonar
- bathy thermograph
- echo sounder
- infra-red
- navigational
- heat seeking system
- weapon associated radars
- electronic warfare (EW) passive/active systems
- active sonar
Set to work, test and trial five of the following sensor system sub-assemblies:
- scanners
- receivers
- power supply units (PSU)
- aerials
- processors
- intermediate frequency unit (IFU)
- transmitters
- microwave generators
- waveguides
- transducers
Carry out adjustments and tests, to include all of the following:
- applying a dummy load
- distant object test
- voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) checks
- signal injection tests
Carry out one of the following trials on the sensor systems:
- harbour acceptance trials
- sea acceptance trials
Deal with two of the following levels of complexity during the setting up and testing activities:
- equipment with no faults
- equipment with faults
- system integration
- equipment with intermittent faults
Use three of the following fault finding techniques during the setting up and testing activities:
- six point
- function testing
- half-split
- equipment self-diagnostics
- input-to-output
- emergent problem sequence
- injection and sampling
- unit substitution
Carry out tests which comply with one of the following standards:
- BS or ISO standards and procedures
- customer (contractual) standards and requirements
- company standards and procedures
specific equipment requirements/manufacturer's data
recognised compliance agency/body's standards
- other accepted international standards
Complete relevant documentation in line with organisational procedures using one of the following:
- installation record
- acceptance documentation
- system log
- job cards
- other specific recording method
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Behaviours:
You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:
- strong work ethic
- positive attitude
- team player
- dependability
- responsibility
- honesty
- integrity
- motivation
- commitment