SECTION 1: CURRICULUM SUMMARY 1. Occupational Information 1.1 Associated Occupation 315101: Ship s Engineer (Marine Engineer) 1.2 Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum 315101002: Electro Technical Officer 1.3 Alternative Titles used by Industry Electro Technical Rating Ships Electrician 2. Curriculum Information 2.1 Curriculum Structure This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules: Knowledge Modules: 315101002-KM-01, Naval Architecture, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract 18 days (Credits: 12) 315101002-KM-02, Personnel Management and Ships Master Business, NQF Level 5, Learning Contract Time 21 days (Credits: 10) 315101002-KM-03, Engineering Knowledge (Module 1 and 2), NQF Level 5, Learning Contract Time 30 days (Credits: 24) 315101002-KM-04, Emergency Procedures (1 and 3), NQF Level 4, Learning Contract Time 2 days (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-05, Electrotechnology, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 8 days (Credits: 6) 315101002-KM-06, Applied Marine Science and Mathematics (1 and 2), NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 10 days (Credits: 8) 315101002-KM-07, Engineering Drawing (1), NQF Level 4, Learning Contract Time 8 days (Credits: 6) 315101002-KM-08, General Engineering Science, NQF Level 5, Learning Contract Time 9 days (Credits: 6) 315101002-KM-09, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, NQF Level 4, Learning Contract Time 3 days (Credits: 3) 315101002-KM-10, Personal Survival Techniques, NQF Level 4, Learning Contract Time 2 days (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-11, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, NQF Level 4, Learning Contract Time 2 days (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-12, Medical First Aid, NQF Level 3, Learning Contract Time 3 days (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-13, Fire Prevention and Firefighting, NQF Level 3, Learning Contract Time 3 days (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-14, Advanced Firefighting, NQF Level 4, Learning Contract Time 3 days (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-15, Industrial Electronics, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 9 days (Credits: 6) 315101002-KM-16, Control Systems, NQF Level 6, Learning Contract Time 9 days (Credits: 6) 315101002-KM-17, Fundamentals of Communications, NQF Level 3, Learning Contract Time 2 days, (Credits: 2) 315101002-KM-18, Introduction to Applied Marine Science and Mathematics, NQF Level 3, Learning Contract Time 2 days, (Credits: 2) Practical Skill Modules: 1 P a g e
315101002-PM-01, Complete marine electro-technical duties, NQF Level 5, Credits: TBD 315101002-PM-02, Perform marine electro-technical maintenance and repair duties, NQF Level 5, Credits: TBD 315101002-PM-03, Develop and manage personnel, NQF Level 5, Credits: TBD 315101002-PM-04, Perform safe shipboard operations duties, NQF Level 5, Credits: TBD 315101002-PM-05, Execute and manage security duties and contingency plans, NQF Level 5, Credits: TBD This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: 315101002-WM-01: Following marine electro-technical duties Level, NQF Level 5, Learning Contract Time TBD days (Credits: TBD) 315101002-WM-02: Adhering to marine electro-technical maintenance and repair procedures, NQF level 5, Learning Contract Time TBD (Credits: TBD) 315101002-WM-03: Complying with human resources policies and procedures, NQF level 5, Learning Contract Time TBD days (Credits: TBD) 315101002-WM-04: Adhering to ship operational responsibilities and care for persons on board, NQF level 5, Learning Contract Time TBD days (Credits: TBD) 315101002-WM-05: Managing security procedures and contingency plans, NQF level 5, Learning contract time TBD days (Credits: TBD) Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: TBD 2.2 Entry Requirements The entry requirements are prescribed by the Merchant Shipping (Safe Manning Training and Certification) Regulations. Further to the above requirement, the learner must have a current approved SAMSA medical fitness and eye test certificate. A specific requirement for entry into the workplace component of the Electro Technical Rating, is valid certification against the following ancillary courses: Personal Survival Techniques Personal Survival and Social Responsibility Medical First Aid Fire Prevention and Firefighting Safety Familiarisation Security Awareness 3. Assessment Quality Partner Information Name of body: South African Maritime Safety Authority Address of body: 161 Lynnwood Rd cnr Duncan Street Brooklyn Pretoria, 0181 Contact person name: Azwimmbavhi Mulaudzi Contact person work telephone number: +27 12 366 4783 / + 27 72 1756 194 4. Part Qualification Curriculum Structure 315101002#01: Electro Technical Rating. 2 P a g e
5. Articulation Possibilities: Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and Qualification Progression Learners entering this qualification will likely feed into the industry with a National Occupational Certificate: Electro Technical Officer. 6. International Comparability Shipping is a global business of great importance to international trade. The utilization of modern electronic and information systems and are increasingly required in the shipping industry. Many of the engineers in shipping have a qualification including electrical and electronics, but lack certain specializations or knowledge especially when it comes to advanced electronic control or computer systems and networks. This qualification will offer re-skilling and up-skilling of such people operating in a modern shipping environment. Learners will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to manage, maintain and repair electrical and electronic as well as computer systems and networks. The international comparability study conducted specifically focused on identifying occupational standards or qualifications used in other countries that might contain indicators of best practice that could be used for comparison to or in the development of the Electro Technical Officer qualifications to be submitted for registration to the QCTO. The International Maritime Organisation and its member states (UK, Australia, and India) were selected as best practice as it was accepted as International standards The content, scope and duration of the qualification is uniform internationally. The Maritime profession is an area with globally recognised best practices, standards and Qualifications. This Qualification and set of Unit Standards utilises international and locally recognised best practice and standards. The data collection process included the following: International legislation and conventions An extensive Internet search focusing on the countries identified as best practice countries Follow-up by email to obtain more detailed information especially in relation to case studies Contacting professional and academic colleagues in target countries with direct involvement in the development or application of relevant vocational qualifications The international comparability study was done in various countries, such as New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia, USA and South Africa. 7. Rationale Modern ships have a vast amount of electronic networks and control systems as well as integrated computer systems and networks that were not present in older vessels. Previously, the electrical systems were simple enough to be monitored and maintained by either the engineer or the ship s electrician. As these systems have evolved and become more critical to the daily safe operation of the ship, the need has developed for a specialist post to take care of the monitoring, maintenance and repair of these modern electrical and electronic systems. During the Manilla Convention of the STCW in 2010, the position of ETO (Electro Technical Officer) was added to the engineering compliment of ships. This National Occupational Certificate at NQF level 6 resulted from an identified industry and employer need and represents a step in the established sub-field learning pathway. The typical learners for this qualification will include: Ship s Electricians. 3 P a g e
SECTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE 1. Occupational Purpose The Electro Technical Officer manages, controls and participates in the safe operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship and who reports to the chief engineer. 2. Occupational Tasks 1. Marine electro-technical duties completed (Level 5) 2. Marine electro-technical maintenance and repair duties performed (Level 5) 3. Personnel developed and managed (Level 5) 4. Security duties and contingency plans executed and managed (Level 5) 5. Safe shipboard operational duties achieved (Level 5) 3. Occupational Task Details 3.1. Marine electro-technical duties completed (NQF Level 5) Safe and efficient electrical and electronic systems and equipment operations Control and participate in the safe operation of the ship s electrical, electronic and control systems Monitor and analyse operating parameters of electrical, electronic and control systems Monitor and analyse operating parameters of automatic control systems of propulsion and auxiliary equipment Operation of generators and distributions systems Operation and maintenance of power systems Operation of computers and computer networks on ships Management of refrigeration plant control systems. Execute fault finding and institute corrective action Apply appropriate resource management principles Apply situational awareness Shipboard processes and procedures relating to marine engineering duties Shipboard Safety Procedures Shipboard Operational procedures and Practices Marine pollution legislation Safety of Life at Sea 3.2. Marine electro-technical maintenance and repair duties performed (NQF Level 5) Safe people, vessel and environment Maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment Comply with safe working practices related to electrical equipment Maintain, assess and repair electronic systems 4 P a g e
Maintain, assess and repair electrical equipment according to certification Maintain, assess and repair electrical/electronic automation, safety and control systems Select and use electrical and electronic measuring and diagnostic equipment Maintain and repair electrical/electronic automation and control systems of propulsion and auxiliary machinery Maintain and repair of some bridge navigation and communications equipment Shipboard Maintenance and Repair Procedures Marine Pollution Legislation Dry Dock Practices Temporary and Permanent Repairs Guidelines Hull and Machinery Surveys Permit to Work Systems Dangers of Entering Enclosed Spaces Planned Maintenance Systems Properties of Materials 3.3. Personnel developed and managed (NQF Level 5) Optimized personnel performance Manage service providers and / or personnel Determine performance standards for personnel Optimise utilization of personnel Compile continuous professional development plans Conditions of Work Environment Labour Legislation Skills Development Guidelines Performance Management Procedures Ergonomics Shipboard Safety Procedures Shipboard Operational Procedures Marine Pollution Legislation 3.4. Safe shipboard operations duties performed (NQF Level 5) Safe and efficient plant operations Control emergency situations and damage Maintain operational and legislated records Comply with safe working practices 5 P a g e
Shipboard Safety Procedures Shipboard Operational Procedures Marine pollution legislation Safety of Life at Sea Legislation Manufacturer s Guidelines Safe Manning Training and Certification Regulations Marine Health and Safety Regulations Ship s Construction Regulations Ship s Stability Guidelines 3.5 Security duties and contingency plans executed and managed (NQF Level 5) Secure people, vessel and environment Monitor and control engine room security duties Ensure that a security patrol is conducted in a simulated environment Company and Shipboard Security Procedures Internationally Accepted Practices for Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery 6 P a g e