The STCW High Voltage Course (Operational Level) complies with the Table A-III/1 for electrical, electronic and control systems at the operational level and is targeted at marine engineers and electrical personnel wishing to obtain basic knowledge of ship High Voltage installations arrangement as well as safety procedures appropriate to the work with them.

Objectives:

The key goals of the High Voltage Course (Operational Level) are to acquaint delegates with the structure and operation principles of marine HV installations; types of voltages that can be found on modern vessels, protection devices and crucial difference between the earthed neutral and insulated distribution systems.

Another important objective of the course is to provide the extensive safety training. This includes, but is not limited to the international HSE regulations; hazards associated with HV and inviolable safety rules applicable to the work with ship HV systems; ordinary and special high voltage permits to work, etc.

Course content:

• Marine High Voltage system arrangements, types of voltages found onboard of modern vessels;
• Hazards involved into the HV operations and actions to be taken in case of equipment malfunctions;
• HV installation safety working procedures and work permits system;
• Personal protective equipment when working with HV equipment;
• Earthing and isolation procedures, safety and protection devices;
• Practical exercises.

Note: the High Voltage Course (Operational Level) might also include a Switchgear module devoted to the safety procedures and operations of HV Switchgear.

Assessment: written test and HV facility simulator exercises.

Target Audience: Ship Engineers of all ranks, ETOs and Electrical Officers, Engine Surveyors, Superintendents.

Pre-requisites: None at this level.

Duration: 1 – 3 days.