Assessor Resource

MARC012
Monitor and manage vessel operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and oversee activities associated with the regulatory and operational requirements for the continued performance and safety of a coastal vessel.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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

Develop operational strategies and procedures

1.1

Action plan is developed to provide a clear and coherent direction according to organisational goals and objectives

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues are identified, and strategies are implemented to minimise risk factors

1.3

Quality system is developed for vessel in line with industry standards, compliance and organisational requirements

1.4

Performance measures and operational targets are developed to conform with business plan

1.5

Procedures are established and implemented according to organisational and legislative requirements

1.6

Procedures are communicated to crew members

2

Supervise crew compliance with regulatory requirements

2.1

Regulatory body requirements are correctly interpreted and applied

2.2

Instructions for crew members are developed and implemented

2.3

Crew members are briefed

2.4

Liaison with regulatory body officials is undertaken

3

Plan resources for vessel operations

3.1

Vessel resource and equipment requirements are investigated and documented

3.2

Resource needs are prioritised and matched to vessel budget, and priorities are confirmed after consultation with crew members

3.3

Procurement plan with prioritised purchasing is devised and resources are procured accordingly

4

Plan vessel operations logistics

4.1

Operational work plans are developed

4.2

Operations are checked to ensure optimum use of human and physical resources

4.3

Tasks are implemented according to plans and specifications

4.4

Operational plans are implemented and crew members are briefed as to roles and responsibilities

4.5

Operational plans are documented and amended according to procedures and crew expectations

4.6

Proposed variations are investigated and negotiated in consultation with crew members

5

Evaluate operational processes

5.1

Operational progress is closely monitored against required quality of work and adherence to both budget and time schedule

5.2

Opportunities for preventative or corrective changes are identified using outcomes of monitoring activities and feedback from crew members

5.3

Preventative and/or corrective action is recommended and implemented

5.4

Changes are communicated to appropriate persons in a logical and easily understood manner

5.5

Changes are monitored to confirm improvement in crew efficiency

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:

collecting, organising and understanding information related to vessel resource and logistic requirements

communicating ideas and information to enable input from crew and understanding by crew of plans developed

completing a review of and updating the process for, vessel operations

developing effective planning documents

liaising with other crew members on a range of operational issues and challenges

monitoring and responding to compliance issues and measuring progress against agreed objectives

planning and organising activities including consulting with crew to determine resource and logistics requirements, and developing, implementing and reviewing operational plans

undertaking a job safety analysis for working in areas of high risk

using information gathering techniques to determine crew requirements and developing strategies to address these

using mathematical techniques to correctly interpret budgets and estimate material requirements.

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:

analytical tools

decision-making models and techniques

information gathering strategies

logistics and procurement management techniques

operational plan development

resource availability.

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Develop operational strategies and procedures

1.1

Action plan is developed to provide a clear and coherent direction according to organisational goals and objectives

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues are identified, and strategies are implemented to minimise risk factors

1.3

Quality system is developed for vessel in line with industry standards, compliance and organisational requirements

1.4

Performance measures and operational targets are developed to conform with business plan

1.5

Procedures are established and implemented according to organisational and legislative requirements

1.6

Procedures are communicated to crew members

2

Supervise crew compliance with regulatory requirements

2.1

Regulatory body requirements are correctly interpreted and applied

2.2

Instructions for crew members are developed and implemented

2.3

Crew members are briefed

2.4

Liaison with regulatory body officials is undertaken

3

Plan resources for vessel operations

3.1

Vessel resource and equipment requirements are investigated and documented

3.2

Resource needs are prioritised and matched to vessel budget, and priorities are confirmed after consultation with crew members

3.3

Procurement plan with prioritised purchasing is devised and resources are procured accordingly

4

Plan vessel operations logistics

4.1

Operational work plans are developed

4.2

Operations are checked to ensure optimum use of human and physical resources

4.3

Tasks are implemented according to plans and specifications

4.4

Operational plans are implemented and crew members are briefed as to roles and responsibilities

4.5

Operational plans are documented and amended according to procedures and crew expectations

4.6

Proposed variations are investigated and negotiated in consultation with crew members

5

Evaluate operational processes

5.1

Operational progress is closely monitored against required quality of work and adherence to both budget and time schedule

5.2

Opportunities for preventative or corrective changes are identified using outcomes of monitoring activities and feedback from crew members

5.3

Preventative and/or corrective action is recommended and implemented

5.4

Changes are communicated to appropriate persons in a logical and easily understood manner

5.5

Changes are monitored to confirm improvement in crew efficiency

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Action plan must include:

cargo plan

dry-docking and slipping operations

planned maintenance system

safety management plan

voyage planning

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues include:

working at heights

working in:

confined spaces

freezer spaces

working overside on stages

Operational targets include one or more of the following:

achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) from the business plan

optimum fuel usage

on time completion of survey and docking operations

passage planning to achieve safe and efficient routing

Vessel resource and equipment requirements include one or more of the following:

charts and publications for the intended voyage

stores, fuel and spare parts sufficient for the voyage

tools and equipment necessary to conduct planned maintenance

Operational work plans include one or more of the following:

docking and repair plans

managing confined space entry

passage planning

periodic survey requirements

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:

collecting, organising and understanding information related to vessel resource and logistic requirements

communicating ideas and information to enable input from crew and understanding by crew of plans developed

completing a review of and updating the process for, vessel operations

developing effective planning documents

liaising with other crew members on a range of operational issues and challenges

monitoring and responding to compliance issues and measuring progress against agreed objectives

planning and organising activities including consulting with crew to determine resource and logistics requirements, and developing, implementing and reviewing operational plans

undertaking a job safety analysis for working in areas of high risk

using information gathering techniques to determine crew requirements and developing strategies to address these

using mathematical techniques to correctly interpret budgets and estimate material requirements.

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:

analytical tools

decision-making models and techniques

information gathering strategies

logistics and procurement management techniques

operational plan development

resource availability.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Action plan is developed to provide a clear and coherent direction according to organisational goals and objectives 
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues are identified, and strategies are implemented to minimise risk factors 
Quality system is developed for vessel in line with industry standards, compliance and organisational requirements 
Performance measures and operational targets are developed to conform with business plan 
Procedures are established and implemented according to organisational and legislative requirements 
Procedures are communicated to crew members 
Regulatory body requirements are correctly interpreted and applied 
Instructions for crew members are developed and implemented 
Crew members are briefed 
Liaison with regulatory body officials is undertaken 
Vessel resource and equipment requirements are investigated and documented 
Resource needs are prioritised and matched to vessel budget, and priorities are confirmed after consultation with crew members 
Procurement plan with prioritised purchasing is devised and resources are procured accordingly 
Operational work plans are developed 
Operations are checked to ensure optimum use of human and physical resources 
Tasks are implemented according to plans and specifications 
Operational plans are implemented and crew members are briefed as to roles and responsibilities 
Operational plans are documented and amended according to procedures and crew expectations 
Proposed variations are investigated and negotiated in consultation with crew members 
Operational progress is closely monitored against required quality of work and adherence to both budget and time schedule 
Opportunities for preventative or corrective changes are identified using outcomes of monitoring activities and feedback from crew members 
Preventative and/or corrective action is recommended and implemented 
Changes are communicated to appropriate persons in a logical and easily understood manner 
Changes are monitored to confirm improvement in crew efficiency 

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