Marine Electrician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Marine Electrician Do?
Marine electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in vessels such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vessels and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.
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Electricity
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Marine Electrician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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EssentialTypes Of Maritime Vessels knowledge
Know a large variety of maritime vessels and their characteristics and specifications. Use that knowledge to ensure that all security, technical, and maintenance measures are taken into account in their …
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EssentialElectrical Wiring Diagrams knowledge
The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.
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EssentialVessel Electrical System knowledge
The various components making up a vessel electrical system and the interplay between these components.
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EssentialElectrical Testing Methods knowledge
Test procedures performed on electrical equipment and machinery in order to check the performance and quality of the electrical equipment and their adherence to specifications. During these tests electrical properties, …
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EssentialElectrical Wiring Plans knowledge
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialMechanics Of Vessels knowledge
The mechanics involved in boats and ships. Understand the technicalities and participate in discussions over related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialFasten Components skill
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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EssentialRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse Technical Documentation skill
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
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EssentialWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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EssentialInstall Electrical Equipment In Vessels skill
Install electrical equipment and accessories such as lighting, gauges and radios in vessels. Make sure installation is according to requirements and regulations.
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EssentialTest Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, such as a multimeter. Gather and …
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalBattery Chemistry knowledge
The different battery types according to the representative chemical components used in the anode or the cathode such as zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, or lithium-ion.
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OptionalBattery Fluids knowledge
The characteristics and properties of battery fluids.
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OptionalElectronic Test Procedures knowledge
Testing protocols that enable a variety of analyses of electronic systems, products, and components. These tests include the testing of electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance …
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OptionalApply Soldering Techniques skill
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.
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OptionalCreate Technical Plans skill
Create detailed technical plans of machinery, equipment, tools and other products.
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OptionalDiagnose Defective Engines skill
Diagnose engine damage or malfunctions by inspecting mechanical equipment; utilise instruments such as chassis charts, pressure gauges, and motor analysers.
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OptionalFollow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures skill
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …
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OptionalIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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OptionalInstall Transport Equipment Lighting skill
Install lighting elements in transport equipment according to blueprints and other technical plans.
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OptionalMaintain Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
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OptionalOperate Soldering Equipment skill
Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.
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OptionalWrite Records For Repairs skill
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
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OptionalInstall Transport Equipment Batteries skill
Install batteries in transport equipmentby using hand and power tools. Make sure the battery fits the model of the transport equipment.
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OptionalMaintain Vessel Technical Equipment According To Instructions skill
Operate and maintain technical equipment and devices according to technical instructions.
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OptionalOperate Battery Test Equipment skill
Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge, …
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OptionalRepair Battery Components skill
Repair battery components through replacing cells, repairing wiring, or spot-welding cells.
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OptionalRepair Vessel Electrical Systems skill
Execute on board repairs of vessel electrical systems. Resolve malfunctions without affecting the course of the journey.
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