High voltage installations - Additional skills for Electro-technical Officers (STCW 2010)

On successfully completing and passing the course, participants will have received the necessary training described in the training update requirements for Electro-technical Officers as stipulated in the Qualification regulations for seafarers, 22 December 2011, no. 1523.

Appendix IV of the regulations, STCW table A-III/6 and A III/7 – Upgrades for electro-technical officers, electrical and electronic installations and control installations at operative and support levels.

The supplementary training meets the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s qualification requirements.

Electro-technical Officers

• First aid for electrical injuries
• Practical cardiopulmonary exercises
• Power electronics (Power converters)
• Structure of electric power grids/high voltage:
• Switch types, distribution boards and equipment
• High-voltage cables
• Technical safety barriers and risk assessment
• Electrical hazards
• Protective equipment and clothing
• Safety Supervisor and Switching Supervisor (high voltages)
• Practical exercises
• Using voltage testers and earthing equipment
• Planning and preparing switching orders
• General maintenance/testing
• High-voltage measuring techniques
• Structure of high-voltage cables for use in maritime installations
• Cable termination techniques
• High-voltage cable splicing
• Contact materials and tools
• Practical exercises in the high-voltage lab