List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Recognise characteristics of tanker cargo and tankers to ensure the safe transfer and transport of cargo | 1.1 | Features of various types of oil and chemical tankers are outlined |
1.2 | Cargo operations of tankers are identified |
1.3 | Properties of cargo being transported are identified and their impact on safety, the environment and vessel operations is recognised |
1.4 | Hazards associated with the transport of cargo are clarified according to emergency response documentation |
1.5 | Hazard controls associated with tanker cargo are employed according to organisational procedures |
2 | Comply with legislative and organisational requirements for safe transfer and transport of tanker cargo | 2.1 | Safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) relevant to cargo are accessed and procedures for tanker safety and safety management are identified |
2.2 | SDS/MSDS are interpreted to identify relevant cargo-related hazards to the vessel and to personnel |
2.3 | Legislative and organisational requirements are interpreted to identify appropriate actions for safe transfer and transport of cargo |
3 | Take precautions to prevent hazards | 3.1 | Organisational policies and procedures to minimise hazards are identified |
3.2 | Type and severity of hazard posed by cargo is recognised |
3.3 | Transfer and transport of cargo is monitored to prevent hazards |
3.4 | Monitoring equipment , where installed, is regularly inspected and used according to organisational procedures |
4 | Act on becoming aware of a hazardous situation | 4.1 | Source of hazard is identified according to organisational procedures |
4.2 | Risk is assessed considering severity and likelihood of consequences |
4.3 | Control measures to minimise risk are implemented to level of responsibility or referred to appropriate person for permission or further action |
4.4 | Containment procedures are applied where appropriate |
4.5 | Appropriate safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment is used according to organisational procedures |
4.6 | Risk is eliminated where possible, and if not practical, actions are taken to control risk |
4.7 | Appropriate firefighting equipment is identified to carry out firefighting operations |
5 | Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from the release of oil or chemicals | 5.1 | Procedures to prevent pollution are identified and observed at all times |
5.2 | Measures to prevent pollution during normal and emergency situations are applied according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures |
5.3 | All relevant information is immediately reported to appropriate persons when a spill is detected or a malfunction has occurred that poses a risk of a spill |
5.4 | All required spill containment procedures are correctly implemented according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:
communicating clearly and effectively
correctly identifying safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS), relevant cargo-related hazards to vessel and to personnel, and taking appropriate action
ensuring cargo operations are carried out according to accepted principles and procedures to ensure safety of operations
identifying and acting on becoming aware of hazardous situation
interpreting and applying knowledge of tanker layouts, tanker cargo features, characteristics and hazards, and related hazard prevention strategies to duties on various types of tankers and gas carriers
reading and interpreting SDS/MSDS
recognising problems and hazards that can arise when managing safety on a tanker, taking appropriate remedial action and initiating appropriate solutions.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
actions to be taken in the event of spillage
cargo pumps
corrosion hazards
effects of oil and chemical pollution on human and marine life
features and characteristics of various types of tanker cargo
functions and processes for the calibration of various types of measuring instruments and devices used to test environments on tankers and gas carriers
general arrangement and construction of tankers
hazard controls
hazard control procedures on tankers and gas carriers
hazards and control measures associated with tanker cargo operations
hazards associated with:
tanker operations
carriage of bulk liquids and gases
hazards to the environment
information on SDS/MSDS
Loading and unloading
measures to be taken in the event of spillage
physical properties of oil and chemicals
piping systems and valves
principles of chemistry as they relate to tanker operations
procedures for the safe use of personal protective equipment
procedures to prevent air and water pollution
reactivity hazards
shipboard procedures to prevent pollution
tanker cleaning, purging, gas-freeing and inerting
tanker safety culture and safety management
terminology relating to the structure capacities and operations of various types of tankers and gas carriers
types of oil and chemical tankers
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.
Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Resources for assessment must include access to:
tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.