Electrical and Electronics Maintenance and Repair unit (JVE143)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides the students with the knowledge and skills to plan, manage, and carry out ¿¿electrical maintenance and repair work involving generators, motors, switchgear and ¿¿related marine electrical equipment on commercial vessels. The work involves planning ¿¿maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, measurements, disassembly, replacements, ¿¿reassembly, and commissioning of the above-mentioned equipment in line with safety and ¿¿statutory requirements.¿ This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding, and proficiency set out by ¿the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments), Table A-III/1 of the STCW Code, and relevant AMSA Marine Orders.

Summary

Unit name	Electrical and Electronics Maintenance and Repair
Unit code	JVE143
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Doctor T M Rabiul Islam
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	AMC MT Post Block 4

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
AMC MT Post Block 4	22/11/2026	22/12/2026	22/12/2026	26/12/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the safety practices involved in handling electrical and electronic ¿equipment typically found on-board ships.¿
• Identify the electrical and electronic circuit components and their purpose. ¿
• ¿Carry out successfully the common maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic ¿equipment found on-board ships
• ¿Troubleshoot common problems involving Electrical power and control circuits.¿

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031705	$596.00	$596.00	not applicable	$1,717.50

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE123

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Practical
Assessment	Theory Test (40%)|Practical Test (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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