NVIC Method

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STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Safe use of electrical equipment

ABE-A9.1 Safe use and operation of electrical equipment, including:

.3 emergency procedures

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, when making electrical repairs,

the candidate demonstrates awareness of electrical safety, first aid principles and actions in an emergency.


The candidate performs the following functions:

  1. Locating resuscitation equipment
  2. Reviewing the work to be performed, verbal and hand communications and the need for a repeat of the instructions being issued by the person being given instructions; and
  3. Reviewing the procedures to be followed in the event an electrical shock occurs, such as

    a. De-engergizing the live circuit

    b. Removing the victim of electrical shock from the shock hazard if victim is unable to let go or leave the shock hazard

    c. Removing a victim of electrical shock from the area of the shock hazard

    d. First aid for electrical shock and electrical burns; and

    e. CPR

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 6.2.A , MMA students must:

  • Pass MMA Course EN‑3111L Electrical Machines Lab
  • Pass MMA Course EN‑4231 Sea Term IV: Marine Engineering