Electro-Technical Rating

ship necessary knowledge and training in order to demonstrate the competence to perform

the functions at the support level, as specified in column 1 of Table A-III/7.

competence in accordance with the methods for demonstrating competence and the criteriafor evaluating competence specified in columns 3 and 4 of Table A-III/7 which shall include,but not limited the following:

• safe use and operation of electrical equipment equipment;
• knowledge of the causes of electric shock and precautions to be observed to prevent
• shock;
• basic knowledge of the operation of mechanical engineering systems;
• safety requirements for working on shipboard electrical systems;
• ability to use lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment;
• ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures;
• basic environmental protection procedures; knowledge of safe disposal of waste
• materials;
• ability to understand and execute routine maintenance and repair procedures;
• understanding manufacturer’s safety guidelines and shipboard instructions;
• basic knowledge of electro-technical drawings and safe isolation of equipment and
• associated systems required before personnel are permitted to work on such plant or
• equipment;
• test, detect faults and maintain and restore electrical control equipment and machinery
• to operating condition;
• electrical and electronic equipment operating in flammable areas;
• basics of ship’s fire-detection system;
• carrying out safe maintenance and repair procedures;
• detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults and action to prevent damage;
• maintenance and repair of lighting fixtures and supply systems;
• knowledge of procedures for safe handling, stowage and securing of stores;
• working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety

• be not less than 17 years of age;
• be physically fit for duty as per required by Regulation I/9 of STCW-78, as amended and national standards;
• passed a special training, either pre-sea or on board ship, including an approved period of seagoing service which shall not be less than three months.

than three months, a certificate will be issued verifying that the holder has been successfully

trained and assessed in capacity of an Electro Technical Rating.

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