Installing domestic systems and equipment in yachts and boats
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to install domestic systems and equipment in yachts or boats in accordance with approved procedures. You will be required to use appropriate assembly/installation drawings, specifications and documentation to install the various items of equipment. You will be expected to select the appropriate tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the domestic equipment and components to be installed. The domestic equipment and components to be installed will include items such as air conditioning systems, heating systems, shower systems, domestic hot and cold water systems, waste and sanitary systems, deck drains and bilge systems.
The installation activities will include making all necessary checks and adjustments to ensure that components are correctly positioned and aligned, have appropriate working clearances, are tightened correctly and that they function as per the specification.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the installation activities undertaken and to report any problems with the installation activities, components or equipment that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to ensure that all tools, equipment and materials used in the installation are correctly accounted for on completion of the activities and to complete all necessary job/task documentation accurately and legibly. 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 installation techniques and procedures for yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment. You will understand the domestic systems and equipment being installed and the function of the various components and controls. You will know about the relevant components, fastening and securing devices, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring that the completed installation is to the required specification.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the installation 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, both ashore and afloat.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, directives and other relevant guidelines
follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out
- use the correct tools and equipment for the installation operations and check that they are in a safe and usable condition
- install, position and secure the equipment and components in accordance with the specification
- ensure that all necessary connections to the equipment are complete
- deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
- check that the installation is complete and that all components are free from damage
- 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 installing yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment (including any specific legislation, regulations/codes of practice for the activities, equipment or materials)
- the procedures to be carried out before starting work on the installation of the domestic equipment (such as obtaining permits to work, obtaining and complying with risk assessments and other health and safety requirements)
- the health and safety requirements of the work area where you are carrying out the activities and the responsibility these requirements place on you
- 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 hazards associated with installing yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment and with the tools and equipment used and how they can be minimised
the protective equipment that you need to use for both personal protection (PPE) and protection of the equipment and vessel/craft
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)
the interpretation of drawings, standards, quality control procedures and specifications used for the installation (including BS and ISO schematics, symbols and terminology)
- the basic operating principles of the yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment being installed
- the various mechanical fasteners that will be used and their method of installation
- the importance of using the specified fasteners for the particular installation and why you must not substitute others
- why securing devices need to be locked and the different methods that are used
- the torque loading requirements on the fasteners and why this is important
- the quality control procedures to be followed during the installation operations
procedures for ensuring that you have the correct tools, equipment, components and fasteners for the activities
the techniques used to position, align, adjust and secure the components to the vessel/craft without damage
- methods of lifting, handling and supporting the components/equipment during the installation activities
- the use of seals, sealants and adhesives and the precautions to be taken
- the various methods of connecting the components including snap in connectors, screwed and cemented joints
- why it is important to take account of future accessibility to key components in the systems
- the factors affecting routing of the pipework for domestic systems
- why it is important to produce pipework system layouts that is neat and tidy
- the key factors of pipe connection that ensure a watertight joint
- how components need to be configured and connected with regard to orientation and direction of flow
- why electrical bonding is critical and why it must be both mechanically and electrically secure
- the procedure for the safe disposal of waste materials
- how to conduct any necessary checks to ensure the system integrity, functionality, accuracy and quality of the installation
- how to recognise installation defects (such as, poor seals, misalignment, ineffective fasteners or contamination)
- the importance of ensuring that the completed installation is free from foreign object debris and that any exposed components or pipe ends are correctly covered/protected
- the tools and equipment used in the installation activities and their calibration/care and control procedures
- the problems that can occur with the installation operations and how these can be overcome
- the recording documentation to be completed for the activities undertaken
- the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Cary out all of the following during the installation of the yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment:
- use the correct issue of the vessel/craft installation drawings and planning documentation
- adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations
- check the calibration dates of tools and equipment to be used
- obtain clearance to work on the equipment and observe the power isolation procedures
- ensure that correct part numbers are used (including port or starboard items)
- return all tools and equipment to the correct location on completion of the installation
- leave the work area in a safe condition and to the prescribed category of cleanliness
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Install yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment, to include four of the following:
- air conditioning systems
- heating systems
- shower systems
- food preparation equipment
- domestic cold water systems
- domestic hot water systems
- waste and sanitary systems
- refrigeration equipment
- gas systems
- deck drainage systems
- bilge systems
- other specific system
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Install six of the following yacht or boat domestic system components:
- metallic pipes (such as copper or stainless steel)
- rigid plastic pipes
- flexible pipes/hoses
- fresh and waste holding tanks
- pumps* *
- valves (such as gas and water isolation)
- heaters
- fans/blowers
- sinks
- taps
- shower cubicles/trays
- toilet units
- macerators
- drains
- syphon breaks
- other specific component
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Use twelve of the following installation methods and techniques:
- marking/setting out of locating and securing positions
- preparing holes (such as drilling, cleaning out threads)
- positioning equipment/components
- aligning of equipment
- levelling of equipment
- securing by using mechanical fixings
- assembly/connection of components or sub-assemblies
- setting and adjusting equipment operating parameters (such as timings, working clearance, travel)
- making flexible hose connections
- making pipe connections
- securing by using adhesives
- torque setting of mechanical fasteners
- applying screw fastener locking devices
- sealing to prevent water access/ingress
- flushing out pipes and components
- lubricating components
- connecting wires and cables
- carrying out earth bonding
- lifting and handling
- ensuring the system cleanliness (such as covering exposed pipe ends or components)
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Install yacht or boat domestic systems and equipment which comply with one of the following:
- 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 (such as Lloyds, Boat Safety Scheme, BMEA Code)
- other accepted international standards
Complete the relevant documentation in line with organisational procedures, to include one from the following and pass it to the appropriate people:
- installation records
- acceptance documentation
- work acceptance documentation
- job card
- time sheet
- system log
- 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