NZQA Expiring unit standard
15453 version 5
Page 1 of 4
Title
Install, test, and repair or replace electrical accessories on power
boats
Level
4
Credits
6
Purpose
This unit standard is for people in the power boat repair
industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to:
prepare to install an accessory; install an accessory to a power
boat; test an electrical accessory and its circuit for faults; and
rectify electrical accessory componentry and circuit faults.
Classification
Motor Industry > Power Boat Systems
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 899, Carry out automotive wiring repairs and test circuits
for serviceability, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and
skills.
Explanatory notes
1
The following legislation and amendments are required to be consulted and followed
where applicable:
– Health and Safety in Employment Act, 1992.
2
Unit standard Range this unit standard includes but is not limited to – navigation
lights, bilge pump, bilge blower, depth finder, radio telephone (single side band),
capstan, trim circuit, and accessory outlet.
3
Reference to suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and
equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to
complete the task to a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe
working practices.
4
Because of the particular nature of this unit standard, it is essential that the practical
assessment evidence is obtained from commercial jobs in the workplace under
normal workplace conditions.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
15453 version 5
Page 2 of 4
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to install an accessory.
Evidence requirements
1.1
An accessory kit that is suitable for the boat and meets with the customer's
requirements is procured, and accessory certification is procured if covered by
marine safety regulations.
1.2
A suitable alternative is recommended to the customer if the requested
equipment is not available or not suitable.
1.3
Additional parts or materials that are required but not included in the kit, are
determined and procured.
Outcome 2
Install an accessory to a power boat.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
personal safety, safety of others, equipment and boat safety.
2.2
Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used to enable the accessory to
be installed.
2.3
The position of any necessary holes is determined to ensure that the accessory
is correctly positioned and securely held, the structural strength of the panelling
is not impaired, and no damage is caused by drilling holes and from projecting
screws.
2.4
Panels are removed without damage to gain access for the installation work to
be carried out.
2.5
The minimum necessary number of holes is cut in the predetermined locations
to the diameters specified in the installation instructions, and any anti-corrosive
treatment and/or sealing is carried out.
2.6
The wiring is positioned, secured, and protected as specified by the accessory
and/or boat manufacturer.
2.7
The accessory, switch, and any other electrical components are connected to
the wiring, and are installed, positioned and protected in a manner prescribed
by the manufacturer.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
2.8
15453 version 5
Page 3 of 4
The circuit is connected to the supply with effective circuit protection, and is
tested for correct operation.
Outcome 3
Test an electrical accessory and its circuit for faults.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
personal safety, safety of others, equipment and boat safety.
3.2
The system is operated according to the manufacturer's instructions, and the
symptoms of any fault are established.
3.3
Suitable tools and test equipment are selected and used to enable the system
to be tested.
3.4
Any faults are accurately identified and located, and as a result, no apparent
damage is imparted to the boat's electrical and electronic components.
Outcome 4
Rectify electrical accessory componentry and circuit faults.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Safe working practices are observed throughout the task.
Range
personal safety, safety of others, equipment and boat safety.
4.2
A justifiable decision is made whether to repair or replace a faulty part, based
on the practical and economic viability of a repair.
4.3
Suitable tools and equipment are selected and used to enable the accessory to
be removed and repaired.
4.4
Accessories are repaired using accepted techniques to restore full serviceability
according to boat and/or accessory manufacturer's specifications, and are of
neat appearance where the repair is exposed.
Range
4.5
brackets, motors, switches, relays, connectors, wiring.
Non-repairable faulty components are replaced with new parts of at least
equivalent specification to restore full serviceability and at least original
appearance.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
15453 version 5
Page 4 of 4
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
23 February 1999
31 December 2016
Revision
2
16 April 2003
31 December 2016
Review
3
21 September 2007
31 December 2016
Rollover
4
19 November 2010
31 December 2016
Rollover
5
18 February 2016
31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0014
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, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, 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.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Conesnt and Moderation Requirements (CMR). 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.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016