OICEW Task 6.2.A

Understand basic electronics

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 6.2.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Operate electrical, electronic and control systems

OICEW-B1.2 Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical, electronic and control equipment

Characteristics of basic electronic circuit elements

Flowchart for automatic and control systems

Functions, characteristics and features of control systems for machinery items, including main propulsion plant operation control and steam boiler automatic controls
Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel of at least 1,000 HP, or in a laboratory or workshop,

the candidate demonstrates knowledge of basic electronic elements and diagrams.


All The assessment is required for all OICEW endorsements regardless of any limitations for propulsion mode and/or vessel equipment.

The candidate:

  1. Identifies and explains the characteristics and uses of:

    a. Resistors;

    b. Potentiometer;

    c. Capacitors;

    d. Transistors;

    e. Thyristors;

    f. Inductors;

    g. Semi-conductors;

    h. Diodes;

    i. Integrated circuits;

    j. Light dependent resistors (LDRs)/thermistors;

    k. Parallel circuits;

    l. Series circuits;

    m. Ohm’s law;

    n. Frequency modulation; and

    o. Amplitude modulation;

  2. Identifies and explains the characteristics and uses of:

    a. Resistors;

    b. Potentiometer;

    c. Capacitors;

    d. Transistors;

    e. Thyristors;

    f. Inductors;

    g. Semi-conductors;

    h. Diodes;

    i. Integrated circuits;

    j. Light dependent resistors (LDRs)/thermistors;

    k. Parallel circuits;

    l. Series circuits;

    m. Ohm’s law;

    n. Frequency modulation; and

    o. Amplitude modulation;

  3. Identifies the following, using a drawing of an electronics circuit:

    a. Ammeter;

    b. Amplifier;

    c. “And” and “Or” gates and inverters;

    d. Antenna;

    e. Battery;

    f. Capacitor;

    g. Circuit breaker;

    h. Diode;

    i. LED;

    j. Schottky diode;

    k. Hull ground;

    l. Integrated circuit;

    m. Rectifier;

    n. Relay;

    o. Rheostat;

    p. Transformer;

    q. Voltmeter; and

    r. Wattmeter; and;

  4. Identifies the use of an electronic circuit based upon a provided drawing.