NZQA registered unit standard
27322 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of marine electronic equipment types,
functions and connection
Level
3
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain: the
function, installation and connection requirements of commonly
installed marine electronic equipment; procedures for
programming, commissioning and troubleshooting marine
electronic equipment; marine electronic equipment selection
considerations; and the effect of GMDSS on marine electronic
equipment.
Classification
Boating Industries > Boatbuilding
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Evidence for this unit standard must be compliant with either –
(a) Relevant rules of a classification society in accordance with hull or full
certification standards for the ship's operating limits.
(b) AS/NZS 3004.2:2008 – Electrical installations – Marinas and recreational boats
– Recreational boats installations.
(c) ISO 10133:1994(E) – Small craft – Electrical systems – Extra low voltage DC
installations.
2
Definitions
AIS – Automatic Identification System
DSC – Digital Selective Calling
EPIRB – Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon
GMDSS – Global Maritime Distress Safety System
GPS – Global Positioning System
HF – High Frequency
IP – Ingress Protection
Navtex – Navigational Telex
RF – Radio Frequency
SSB – Single Side-Band
VHF – Very High Frequency.
NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101812
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27322 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the function, installation and connection requirements of commonly installed
marine electronic equipment.
Range
GPS, radar, VHF, SSB, AIS, chart plotter, sounder/sonar, autopilot and
heading, speed, wind sensing equipment, PC interface.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Marine electronic equipment is described in terms of its purpose and use.
1.2
Installation requirements are described in terms of mounting location and
securement.
1.3
Cabling and connection requirements and considerations are explained
generically for the different equipment types.
Range
includes effect of cable length variation, signal loss, connector
types/requirements, aerial, RF earthing, power supply, data
communication.
Outcome 2
Explain procedures for programming, commissioning and troubleshooting marine
electronic equipment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Generic procedures for programming electronic equipment are described in
accordance with industry practice.
2.2
Generic procedures for commissioning electronic equipment are described in
accordance with industry practice.
2.3
Generic procedures for maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic
equipment are described in accordance with industry practice.
Outcome 3
Explain marine electronic equipment selection considerations.
Range
three different types of electronic equipment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Equipment compliance, compatibility, capability, regional compatibility, and use
considerations are explained for electronic equipment.
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3.2
Installation considerations that may affect installation are explained in terms of
connection and ancillary equipment considerations.
ancillary considerations include but are not limited to – sensors,
transducers, aerials.
Range
3.3
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Equipment water tightness requirements are explained in terms of IP rating.
Outcome 4
Explain the effect of GMDSS on marine electronic equipment.
4.1
GMDSS integration and operation is explained for GMDSS compatible
equipment.
Range
EPIRB, NAVTEX, Inmarsat, HF, VHF.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 May 2011
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0136
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation training@bia.org.nz if you
wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101812
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016