ELECTRO-TECHNICAL RATING PART A: COURSE FRAMEWORK

Part A
Course Framework

 Scope

This Electro-Technical Rating (ETR) course covers the mandatory

competences and the required knowledge, understanding and proficiencies
prescribed in Section A-III/7, Table A-III/7 of the STCW Code.

This course requires a total of three hundred thirty-two (332) hours

to cover the topics enumerated in the Part B - Course Outline. Each module is
designed to ensure a structured delivery, which shall follow a progressive
approach from fundamental knowledge, operation and functionality to
maintenance and repair aspects in order to achieve the intended learning
outcomes of this training course.

 Training Outcomes
To meet the minimum standard of competence for all trainees assigned
to shipboard duties as required in Section A-III/7 of the STCW Code, this
course is designed to enable them to successfully demonstrate the
competences as Electro-Technical Rating.

Specifically, at the end of the course the trainee must be able to:

Function 1 – Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the support

level
 Safe use and operation of electrical equipment;
 Contribute to monitoring the perception of electrical systems
and machinery; and
 Use hand tools, electrical and electronic measurement
equipment for fault finding, maintenance and repair
operations.

Function 2 – Maintenance and Repair at the support level

 Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair; and
 Contribute to the maintenance and repair of electrical
systems and machinery on board.

Function 3 – Controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons
on board at the support level
 Contribute to the handling of stores;
 Apply precautions and contribute to the prevention of
pollution of the marine environment; and
 Apply occupational health and safety procedures.

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 Entry Standard

Trainees intending to enroll in this course shall meet the following entry
requirements:

1. At least holder of a diploma in Basic Education K-12 Program in any

of the following tracks:
- Pre-baccalaureate Maritime Specialization under Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand;
OR
- Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) Maritime Specialization;
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with
the any of the following specializations:
 Electrical;
 Electronics; and
 Industrial Technology major in electrical, electronic or
instrumentation.

2. They must be medically fit to enable them to participate in all

aspects of the training particularly the practical exercises.

 Course Certificate

On successful completion of the requirements of this course, a

Certificate of Training Completion shall be issued certifying a holder's
acquisition of the mandatory minimum requirements and competences as
specified under Regulation III/7 of the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.

 Course Intake Limitation

The course intake limitation shall not exceed twelve (12) trainees per
class.

 Staff Requirements

The course shall have an Instructor, an Assessor and a Supervisor

accredited by the Administration with the following qualifications:

Instructor:
 must be a holder of valid Certificate of Competency (COC) as
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO);
 must have at least 24 months of seagoing service as ETO;
 must have a Certificate of Completion on the Training Course for
Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09); and

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 must have a Certificate of Completion on the Training Course of

the Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor (IMO 6.10).

Resource Person:
 Subject to the following requirements of MARINA Circular No.
2013-01, Electrical Engineers, Electronics and Communications
Engineers or Industrial Technology graduates with specialization in
Electrical, or Electronics or Instrumentationmay be tapped of the
Maritime Training Institution (MTI) as Resource Person for
identified modules as contained in Table I below, based on their
field of specialization:
- must have a Certificate of Completion in the Training Course
for Instructors (IMO Model Course 6.09);
- must be a holder of a Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) Certificate of Passing the Licensure Examination in their
respective fields of specialization; and
- must have at least 36 months of professional work experience
related to his field of study within the last five (5) years.

TABLE I.

Module III: Marine Electro-Technology

Module IV: Electrical Equipment, Schematic and Safety

Topics: 11. Electrical and Electronic Diagrams

12. Electrical Drives
13. Electro-Hydraulic and Electro-Pneumatic
Control System
14. Fundamentals of Instrumentation, Control,
Alarm and Monitoring Systems
15. Fundamentals of Automation, Automatic
Control Systems and Technology
18. Electrical and Mechanical Workshop
19. Safe Maintenance and Repair Procedures of
Electrical System and Equipment

Assessor:
The assigned assessor must possess the same qualifications of the
Instructor and in addition, must have completed the training course
Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers (IMO Model Course
3.12).

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Supervisor:
The assigned supervisor of this training course must be a holder of a
valid Certificate of Accreditation as Supervisor issued by the Administration.

 Assessment

In determining the achievement of required competence in Column 1

Table A-III/7, the assigned assessor shall be guided by the criteria for
evaluating competence in Column 4 of the STCW Code, and the Intended
Learning Outcomes stipulated in the Course Syllabus and the assessment
tasks enumerated in the Assessment Plan.

 Teaching Facilities and Equipment

For theoretical and practical aspect of the course, lectures and

demonstrations shall be held in a classroom with set of functional audio visual
equipment. A classroom of forty (42) square meters with no side shall be less
than five (5) meters.

For the conduct of practical exercises, the following facilities and

equipment shall be made available:

Items Quantity

Engine Room Simulator 1-unit

instructor
Capable of the operation of mechanical engineering systems;
station
preparation of control systems of propulsion and auxiliary
machinery for operation; operating generators and distribution and
systems; isolation of switchboards and generators; 4 units
performance test on monitoring systems, automatic control student
devices, and protective devices such as UVT/OVT, stations
Preferential Trip, High/Low Frequency Trip, Over-speed,
Reverse Power; operate power systems in excess of 1,000
volts;

Electrical Trainer
Capable of simulating electrical faults such as single-phasing, 4 sets
burnt (open), shorted (line-to-line), low insulation (grounded),
wrong termination (miswired)

Electronic Trainer
Capable of simulating electronic faults such as voltage, 4 sets
current signal errors, wrong terminal connections, defective
passive and/or active components

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Items Quantity

Fire-Detection Trainer
Composed of heat, smoke, flame, manual call point with 1 set
buzzer and light alarm, annunciator and repeater; including
smoke tester, heat tester and flame tester

3-Phase Motor
4 units
6-leads out; minimum power rating 1HP

1-Phase Motor
4 units
minimum powerrating 0.5HP

Battery Charger
1unit
Capable of charging 12VDC or 24VDC

UPS minimum capacity 3KVA 2 units

minimum capacity rating 3KVA

Lock-out, Tag-out Equipment 4 sets

Capable of performing electrical and mechanical isolations
(including pneumatic and hydraulic)

Analog Multi-meter, range up to 750VAC CAT II 4 units

Digital Multi-meter, range up to 1,000VACCAT III 4 units

Analog Clamp-meter range up to 600VAC CAT II 4 units

Digital Clamp-meter range up to 600VACCAT III 4 units

Insulation Resistance Tester, test range up to 1000VDC 4 units

Resistance Box (0 – 10M Ohms) 4 units

Portable Electric Drill

4 sets
Sets of drill bits including hole saw

Portable Electric Disc-Angle Grinder

4 sets
Including sanding, cutting, grinding, and cup brush

Bench-type Drill
1 unit
Minimum rating 0.5HP

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Items Quantity

Bench-type Grinder (Pedestal type)

1 unit
Minimum rating 0.25HP

Grease-gun (DIN 1284) 4 sets

Bearing Installer 4 units

Bearing Puller/Extractor 4 units

Bearing fitting tools 1 set

Flooded-type Battery (12VDC) 4 units

Sealed-type (Maintenance Free) Battery 12VDC, 7AH 4 units

Face-shield, chemical resistant gloves and apron 13 units

Hydrometer for testing specific gravity of battery 4 sets

Crimping Tool 4 units

Sets of various connectors or lugs consumables

Heat Gun 1 unit

Heat shrinkable tubes (various sizes) consumables

Insulated Screw Drivers (insulated up to 1000V) 4 sets

Soldering iron 4 units

Insulated Pliers (cutter, stripper, long nose, pliers) 4 sets

Insulated Wrench (open, close, monkey, pipe, adjustable) 4 sets

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 13 sets

Including safety shoes, coverall, hard-hat, ear-plugs, goggles,
and hand gloves

Any Galley Equipment such as Electric Hot Plate 3 Phase 1 unit

Any Laundry Equipment such as Washing Machine Front 1 unit

Load 4kg

Lighting Fixture Assembly 4 sets

Wires (0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2) mm2 consumables

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Items Quantity

Battery Cables and connectors consumables

Electrical Tapes consumables

Pressure Calibrator 2 units

Temperature Calibrator 2 units

Current and Voltage Calibrator (0-24mA, 20 VDC) 2 units

Electrical Rescue Kit / Electrical First Aid Kit: 4 sets

- Eye wash
- Boric acid
- Bandages
- Rescue hook
- Insulated rubber mat

 Teaching Aids (A)

A1 Visual Presentations
A2 Operations Manual for the following training equipment required
for this course:
 Engine Room Simulator
 Electrical Trainer
 Electronic Trainer
 Fire Detection Trainer
A3 Manufacturer’s Operations Manual, Service Manual, and Tech-
nical Diagrams for the following shipboard machinery and equip-
ment:
 Main Propulsion plant systems
 Remote propulsion control
 Auxiliary machinery systems
 Steering systems
 Generators (Auxiliary and Emergency)
 Main, Auxiliary Switchboards and Distribution Panels
 Fire Alarm System
 Induction and Synchronous motor
 Winches (Derricks) Cranes, Windlass
 Segregation doors
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 Vent dampers
 Air-Handling Unit
 Sanitary systems and equipment
 Galley and Laundry Equipment
 Hull-Stress monitoring system
 Radars and Recorders
A4 Training videos related to:
 Ship’s electrical systems
 Electrical safety
 Electrical Repair and Maintenance
 Prime movers and main propulsion plant
 Engine-room auxiliary machinery
 Steering systems
 Electrical Distribution
 Motors and Starters
 Alternators / Generators
 Governor Systems
 Main Circuit Breaker and other Protective Devices
 Ancillary Electrical Services
 Electrical Survey Requirements
 Water Cooling Systems
 Air Systems
 Machinery Alarms
 Ship’s Instrumentation and Automation System

 IMO References (R)

R1 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification

and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 as amended,
2017 Edition or latest edition.
R2 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, (SOLAS),
1974, as amended, latest edition.
R3 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships (MARPOL), 73/78, Consolidated Edition, latest edition.
R4 IMO Model Course 7.08 – Electro-Technical Officer, 2014
Edition or latest.
R5 Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009, 2010 Edition or latest.
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R6 IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP), 2000

edition or latest.

Note: MTIs may use additional references as deemed necessary to meet the
intended learning outcomes of this training course.

 Bibliography (B)

The MTI shall provide at least two (2) titles of references of the latest
edition for each of the modules in this course to facilitate learning. Below are
examples of the references that MTI’s may from, although other titles aside
from the examples may be used as long as they meet the intended learning
outcomes of specific modules.

B1 Adnanes A.K. Maritime Electrical Installation and Diesel

Electric Propulsion Tutorial, Report/textbook, ABB Marine AS,
Oslo, Norway
B2 Axelson Jan, The Microcontroller Idea Bok: Circuits, Programs
&Applications featuring, Lakeview Research, USA
B3 Barnes M.,Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power
Electronics, Elsevier
B4 Berger H., Automating with STEP 7 in LAD and FBD: Simatic
S7-300/400, SIEMENS
B5 Berger H., Programmable Controllers in STEP 7 Basic with
SIMATIC S7-1200, SIEMENS
B6 Bird J., Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, Elsevier
B7 Blakey T.N., English for Maritime Studies. 2nd ed.,
HemelHempstead, Prentice Hall International (UK) Ltd, 1987
(ISBN 0 13 281379-3)
B8 Bolton W., Programmable Logic Controllers, NEWNES
B9 Bose B. K., Power Electronics and Motor Drives - Advances
and Trends, Elsevier,
B10 Cadick J., Electrical Safety in Marine Environment.
CadickCorporation, Technical Bulletin 010
B11 Cadick J. et al, Electrical Safety Handbook, Third Edition,
McGraw Hill 2005
B12 Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen,
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), London. The
Stationery Office Publications Centre, Consolidated Edition,
2009
B13 Computer Data, including: Data Set, Electronical Data
Interchange, Random Access, Computer Data Processing,
Text File, Binary Code, by Hephaestus Books
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B14 Denis Hall. Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge. Latest

edition.
B15 Ellis Norman., Electrical Interference Handbook, Second
edition, Publisher: Newnes
B16 Fardo S.W, Patric D.R., Electrical Power Systems Technology,
The Fairmont Press, Lilburn 2009
B17 Fernandez, E. (2010). Marine Electrical Technology (5th Ed.).
Mumbai: Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
B18 Fossen T., Marine Control Systems, Marine Cybernetics,
Trondheim 2002
B19 GMDSS Manual 2009.
B20 Górski Z., Construction and Operation of Marine Cleaning
Machinery.Trademar. Gdynia 2009
B21 Górski Z., Construction and Operation of Marine Hydraulic
Machinery. Trademar. Gdynia 2008
B22 Górski Z., Construction and Operation of Marine Pumps.
Trademar. Gdynia 2010
B23 Górski Z., Construction and Operation of Marine Steering
Gears, Controllable Pitch Propellers and Stern Tubes.
Trademar. Gdynia 2009
B24 Górski Z., Construction and Working of Marine Compressors,
Blowers and Fans. FundacjaRozwojuAkademiiMorskiej w
Gdyni. Gdynia 2006
B25 Górski Z., Construction and Working of Marine Heat
Exchangers. FundacjaRozwojuAkademiiMorskiej w Gdyni.
Gdynia 2007
B26 Gross Ch. A., Electric Machines, CRC Press Tylor& Francis
Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2007
B27 Hellerman H., Digital Computer System Principles
B28 Huber M., Tanker Operations, a Handbook for the Person-in-
Charge (PIC), Cornell Maritime Press, Centreville, Maryland,
2001
B29 Hubert C. I., Triebel W. A., Operation, Testing and Preventive
Maintenance of Electrical Power Apparatus, Prentice Hall 2002
B30 IACS Guidelines and Recommendations No.35, Inspection
and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment Installed in
Hazardous Areas
B31 ICF, OCIMF & IAPH, International Safety Guide for Oil
Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT). 5th ed. London, Witherby&
Co. Ltd., 2006
B32 IEC 60079-series, Explosive Atmospheres
B33 International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC) - 60092
Series: Electrical Installations in Ships (latest edition)
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B34 Kasap S., Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, Third

Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006
B35 KhannaVinod Kumar., The Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor:
IGBT Theory and Design, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication;
B36 Kiameh Philip., Electrical Equipment Handbook:
Troubleshooting and Maintenance, McGraw-Hill Professional;
B37 Kilian C. (2005). Modern Control Technology 3rd Edition.
Connecticut: Delmar Cengage Learning.
B38 Kossowski K., Introduction to the Theory of Marine Turbines.
Foundation for the Promotion of Marine Industry. Gdańsk 2005
B39 Kossowski K., Ship Turbine Power Plants. Foundation for the
Promotion of Marine Industry.Gdańsk 2005
B40 Kothari D. P., Nagrath I. J., Electric Machines, Mac-Graw-Hill,
New Delhi, 2006
B41 Kuffel E., Zaengl W. S, Kuffel J., High Voltage Engineering,
Fundamentals, Second Edition, Elsevier Ltd., 2000
B42 Kwaśniewski J., Programmable Logic Controllers, Published
by WIMiR AGH, Kraków, 2002
B43 Lipo T. A., Jezernik K., AC Motor Speed Control, University of
Wisconsin, Madison WI, U.S.A, University of Maribor, Maribor,
Slovenia, 2002
B44 Lister Eugene, Rusch Robert, Electric Circuits and Machines,
McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 9780028018096
B45 Love J., Process Automation Handbook, Springer 2007
B46 Mackay S., Wright E., Reynders D., Practical Industrial Data
Networks: Design, Installation and Troubleshooting, Elsevier
2004
B47 Maini Anil K., Digital Electronics: Principles, Devices and
Applications, Wiley; ISBN: 978-0470032145
B48 Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-
Satellite Services, ITU Geneva 2011
B49 Majunder, J. and Fernandez, E. (2007). Marine Control
Technology 1st Edition. Mumbai: Shroff Publishers &
Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
B50 Mc George H.D., Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice,
Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford 2004
B51 Mc Ghee J., Henderson J. A., Korczyński J., Kulesza W.,
Scientific
B52 Merkle, D., Schrader, B. &Thomes, M. (2003). Hydraulics –
Basic Level (11th Ed.). Denkendorf: Festo Didactic GmbH &
Co.

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B53 Michalski L., Eckersdorf K., McGhee J., Temperature

Measurement, John Wiley & Sons, New York
B54 Mohan N., First Course on Power Electronics and Drives,
NMPERE Minneapolis 2003
B55 Mohan N., Undeland T., Robbins W., Power Electronics
Converters, Applications and Design, Third Edition, John
Wiley, 2003, ISBN: 978-0-471-22693-2
B56 Morris A. S., Measurement & Instrumentation Principles,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 3rd edition 2001
B57 Parr, A. A. (2011). Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician’s
and Engineer’s Guide (3rd Ed.). Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-
Heinemann
B58 Peek F. W., Dielectric Phenomena in High Voltage
Engineering, Watchmaker Publishing 2006
B59 Perez T., Ship Motion Control, Springer Verlag, London 2005
B60 Prede, G. &Scholz, D. (2002). Electropneumatics-Basic Level.
Denkendorf: Festo Didactic GmbH & Co.
B61 Rashid M.H., Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices &
Applications
B62 Reed's Volume 7: Advanced Electrotechnology for Engineers.
2nd Ed., KRAAL, E.G.R. London, Adlard Coles Nautical, 2008.
B63 Reed's Volume 10: Instrumentation and Control Systems
(REED's Marine Engineering Series) Leslie Jackson;
Publisher: Thomas ReedPublications, ISBN: 0947637869
Edition: Paperback; 2002-12-07
B64 Reynders D., Mackay S., Wright E., Practical Industrial Data
Communications: Best Practice Techniques, Elsevier 2005
B65 Reynders D., Wright E., Practical TCP/IP and Ethernet
Networking, Elsevier 2003
B66 Scholz, D. (2001). Fundamentals of Electrohydraulics (7th
Ed.). Denkendorf: Festo Didactic GmbH & Co.
B67 Sherman E., Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics
Troubleshooting: A Manual for Boat Owners and Marine
Technician, International Marine 2007
B68 Sherman E., Powerboater's Guide to Electrical Systems:
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Improvements,
International Marine 2000
B69 Smith R. G., Application of Automatic Machinery and Alarm
Equipment in Ships, Institute of Marine Engineers;
B70 Strauss C., Practical Electrical Network Automation and
Communication Systems, Elsevier 2003
B71 Taylor D. A. and Billis, Marine Control Practice, Butterworth-
Heinemann; ISBN: 978-0408013130
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B72 Tetley L., Calcutt D., Electronic Navigation Systems. Elsevier,

London 2001
B73 Thompson L. M., Industrial data Communications, 4th Edition,
ISA 2008
B74 Tokheim Roger L., Digital Electronics: Principles and
Application, McGraw-Hill, ISBN:
B75 Van Der Horn Gert, Huijsing Johan H., Integrated Smart
Sensors: Design and Calibration, Kulwer Academic Publishers,
3300 AA Dordrecht, The Netherlands;
B76 Various Technical Documentation of Ship Electrical Devices
and Systems
B77 Wackerly J. F., Digital Design Principles & Practices
B78 Walsh P.P., Flether P., Gas Turbine Performance. Blackwell
Publishing. Oxford 2004 STW 44/3/1 Annex, page 18
B79 Whitaker J. C., Electronic Systems Maintenance Handbook,
Technical Press Morgan Hill, California, USA, 2002
B80 Whitaker J. C., The Resource Handbook of Electronics,
Technical Press Morgan Hill, California, USA, 2001
B81 Zachariason R., Electrical Materials, Thomson, Delmar
Learning, 2007

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