OICEW Task 6.3.A

Understand automation and control systems

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 17-14 Task 6.3.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Operate electrical, electronic and control systems

OICEW-B1.3 Basic configuration and operation principles of the following electrical, electronic and control equipment

Various automatic control methodologies and characteristics

Proportional- Integral- Derivative (PID) control characteristics and associated system devices for process control
Condition Behavior Standard

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

the candidate describes the fundamentals of automation and control system technology.


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 describes the function of components in a motor controller, combustion control system, or feedback control circuit;

  2. Explains the terms:

    a. Zero;

    b. Live zero;

    c. Gain and;

    d. Span;

  3. Identifies the uses and problems of the following controls:

    a. On/off;

    b. Proportional;

    c. Integral;

    d. Derivative;

    e. Split range; and

    f. Cascade.