Setting to work, testing and trialling marine lighting, alarm, detection and monitoring equipment and systems
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to set to work, test and trial marine lighting, alarm, detection and monitoring equipment and 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, modules and circuits. 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 integrate the various elements into the vessel 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 lighting arrangements, such as general domestic, underwater, flood lighting, intrinsically safe systems, fire, flood, chemical and biological detection and warning systems.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the equipment being set up, tested and trialled 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 and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out. **
Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying appropriate techniques and procedures for setting up, testing and trialling marine lighting, alarm, detection and monitoring systems. You will understand the systems being set to work, tested and trialled and their application and will know about the testing techniques, tools and methods, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring that the systems operate to the required specification.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the setting up, testing and trialling operations. 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
set to work, test and trial equipment and systems using appropriate methods and techniques
follow the defined procedures and set up the equipment correctly ensuring that all operating parameters are achieved
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
- 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 setting to work, testing and trialling marine lighting and alarm systems (including any specific legislation, regulations/codes of practice for the activities, equipment or materials)
- the health and safety requirements of the work area where you are carrying out the activities and the responsibility they place on you
- the hazards associated with the setting up, testing and trialling of marine lighting and alarm systems and with the tools and equipment used and how they can be minimised
- 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 safety procedures that must be carried out before work is started on setting up the marine lighting and alarm equipment
- the protective equipment that you need to use for both personal protection (PPE) and protection of the system and others
- 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 lighting and alarm system being set to work and tested
- the items, circuits and components to be set to work and their function within the particular marine lighting, alarm or detection system
- 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 could 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
1. 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 vessel/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
- 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
2. Set to work, test and trial two of the following marine lighting systems:
- domestic
- emergency
- navigational
- operating theatre
- general
- underwater
- floodlighting
- discreet
- magazine
- high risk zone
3. Set to work, test and trial one of the following marine detection, warning and monitoring systems:
- flood and liquid level detection
- security/intruder detection
- chemical detection
- biological detection
- nuclear radiation detection
- fire detection
- machinery control and surveillance systems (MYCAS)
- plant and equipment monitoring systems
- other indicators and/or alarm systems
4. Use all of the following set-to-work techniques:
- dummy load
- real time testing
- signal injection
5. Deal with two of the following levels of complexity during the setting up and testing activities:
- equipment/system with no faults
- equipment/system with faults
- equipment/system with intermittent faults
6. Use three of the following fault finding techniques during the setting up and testing activities:
- six point
- half-split
- input-to-output
- function testing
- equipment self-diagnostics
- emergent problem sequence
- injection and sampling
- unit substitution
7. 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
8. 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