Assessor Resource

MARF006
Observe personal safety and social responsibility

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the safety management system processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.

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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan and conduct work safely

1.1

Individual rights and responsibilities on board a vessel are interpreted and fulfilled

1.2

Work is planned in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and safety management system requirements

1.3

Work is carried out according to established performance standards

1.4

Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work processes

1.5

Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work

1.6

Inadequacies in control measures are reported according to the safety management system

1.7

Incidents and injuries are reported according to organisational procedures

1.8

WHS/OHS housekeeping is undertaken in own work area

2

Contribute to WHS/OHS participation processes

2.1

WHS/OHS representatives and committees are supported to undertake their roles and responsibilities

2.2

WHS/OHS issues are raised according to organisational procedures

2.3

Contributions to WHS/OHS meetings, vessel inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety

3

Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities

3.1

Vessel is checked for hazards using itemised checklists according to the safety management system

3.2

Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported according to the safety management system

3.3

Contributions to risk assessments are made

3.4

Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control

3.5

Where relevant, procedures and precautions for entry into pump room, fuel tanks or other confined spaces on a vessel are correctly followed

4

Participate in controlling WHS/OHS emergency situations

4.1

Scale of the emergency situation is correctly recognised

4.2

Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm

4.3

Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency according to organisational procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency

4.4

Emergency response procedures are implemented

5

Complete WHS/OHS records

5.1

WHS/OHS records for vessel are correctly completed

5.2

Legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease are followed

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:

applying the hierarchy of control (the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred, that is, elimination of risk, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment)

communicating with crew and others as appropriate about WHS/OHS matters

conforming to established emergency response procedures for initial and follow-up action

keeping accurate records/minutes of discussions with consultation forums on WHS/OHS matters

identifying WHS/OHS training needs of crew

interpreting and following information on WHS/OHS legislation, safety management system, organisational procedures, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, and other applicable reference documents

investigating incidents according to organisational procedures

keeping records for monitoring the effectiveness of practices and procedures with respect to the safety of the vessel

maintaining incident records according to standard workplace procedures

obtaining results of safety audits according to organisational procedures

participating in consultation forums

participating in safety drills

reporting and documenting the processes and outcomes of WHS/OHS requirements

scheduling meetings with the relevant consultation forums to discuss WHS/OHS matters.

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:

applicable commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards

dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

difference between hazards (something or a source or situation with the potential to harm life or health) and risks (chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage)

fatigue management and the importance of adequate rest

handling and stowage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids

hazard identification procedures such as vessel inspections and review of WHS/OHS data

hierarchy of control and its application

international measures for accident prevention at sea, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions

legal rights and responsibilities of management, crew and others as appropriate

location of escape routes

location and use of fire fighting equipment

nature of common hazards for example chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery

organisation specific information including:

hazards of the particular work environment

hazard identification procedures relevant to hazards in the organisation

designated person for raising WHS/OHS issues

organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work, specific hazards and risk control, reporting of hazards, incidents and injuries and WHS/OHS issue resolution, consultation, use of personal protective equipment and emergency response

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response

personal protective equipment requirements, including use, storage and maintenance

principles of basic risk assessment

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response

purpose of Safe Data Sheets (SDS)

roles and responsibilities of:

employees, supervisors and managers in the organisation

safety representatives and committees

safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:

personal protective equipment

emergency equipment

dangerous goods class signs

sources of WHS/OHS information within in the organisation with knowledge of external sources of WHS/OHS information

specific hazards, such as sharps and radiation

standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan and conduct work safely

1.1

Individual rights and responsibilities on board a vessel are interpreted and fulfilled

1.2

Work is planned in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and safety management system requirements

1.3

Work is carried out according to established performance standards

1.4

Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work processes

1.5

Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work

1.6

Inadequacies in control measures are reported according to the safety management system

1.7

Incidents and injuries are reported according to organisational procedures

1.8

WHS/OHS housekeeping is undertaken in own work area

2

Contribute to WHS/OHS participation processes

2.1

WHS/OHS representatives and committees are supported to undertake their roles and responsibilities

2.2

WHS/OHS issues are raised according to organisational procedures

2.3

Contributions to WHS/OHS meetings, vessel inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety

3

Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities

3.1

Vessel is checked for hazards using itemised checklists according to the safety management system

3.2

Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported according to the safety management system

3.3

Contributions to risk assessments are made

3.4

Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control

3.5

Where relevant, procedures and precautions for entry into pump room, fuel tanks or other confined spaces on a vessel are correctly followed

4

Participate in controlling WHS/OHS emergency situations

4.1

Scale of the emergency situation is correctly recognised

4.2

Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm

4.3

Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency according to organisational procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency

4.4

Emergency response procedures are implemented

5

Complete WHS/OHS records

5.1

WHS/OHS records for vessel are correctly completed

5.2

Legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease are followed

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.

Individual rights and responsibilities include one or more of the following:

avoiding and preventing harassment of others

avoiding drug and alcohol abuse on board vessel

implementing appropriate precautions to avoid contributing to the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and other communicable diseases

maintaining appropriate standards of hygiene and cleanliness

providing a good example to others as a responsible, fair, sympathetic, and equitable member of the shipboard team

respecting the religious and cultural habits of crew members

Hazards include one or more of the following:

contact with chemicals and hazardous substances

contaminants

contact with electricity

contact with plant and marine life

dangerous organisms

equipment operation and maintenance

falls, trips and slips

exposure to heat, cold and water

hitting or being hit by stationary or moving objects

immersion in water without a personal flotation device (PFD)

ladders

manual handling

noise

poor housekeeping and lack of deck space

repetitive movements and awkward postures

smoking and alcohol

unventilated holds

weather and water conditions

working in confined spaces

working with inappropriate clothing

working with knives

Emergency situations include one or more of the following:

beaching with and without heavy surf

chemical spills

collisions

disabled vessel

electrocution

falling or being dragged overboard

fire

flood

grounding

hull damage

immersion in water

injuries associated with dangerous organisms (such as bites, stings, poisoning)

injuries associated with machines, vehicles, vessels, diving

loss of rudder

lost or fouled propeller

rescue activities

rough weather and heavy seas

vessel capsize

WHS/OHS records include one or more of the following:

accident reports

incident reports

injury reports

hazard reports

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:

applying the hierarchy of control (the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred, that is, elimination of risk, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment)

communicating with crew and others as appropriate about WHS/OHS matters

conforming to established emergency response procedures for initial and follow-up action

keeping accurate records/minutes of discussions with consultation forums on WHS/OHS matters

identifying WHS/OHS training needs of crew

interpreting and following information on WHS/OHS legislation, safety management system, organisational procedures, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, and other applicable reference documents

investigating incidents according to organisational procedures

keeping records for monitoring the effectiveness of practices and procedures with respect to the safety of the vessel

maintaining incident records according to standard workplace procedures

obtaining results of safety audits according to organisational procedures

participating in consultation forums

participating in safety drills

reporting and documenting the processes and outcomes of WHS/OHS requirements

scheduling meetings with the relevant consultation forums to discuss WHS/OHS matters.

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:

applicable commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards

dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

difference between hazards (something or a source or situation with the potential to harm life or health) and risks (chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage)

fatigue management and the importance of adequate rest

handling and stowage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids

hazard identification procedures such as vessel inspections and review of WHS/OHS data

hierarchy of control and its application

international measures for accident prevention at sea, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions

legal rights and responsibilities of management, crew and others as appropriate

location of escape routes

location and use of fire fighting equipment

nature of common hazards for example chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery

organisation specific information including:

hazards of the particular work environment

hazard identification procedures relevant to hazards in the organisation

designated person for raising WHS/OHS issues

organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work, specific hazards and risk control, reporting of hazards, incidents and injuries and WHS/OHS issue resolution, consultation, use of personal protective equipment and emergency response

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response

personal protective equipment requirements, including use, storage and maintenance

principles of basic risk assessment

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response

purpose of Safe Data Sheets (SDS)

roles and responsibilities of:

employees, supervisors and managers in the organisation

safety representatives and committees

safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:

personal protective equipment

emergency equipment

dangerous goods class signs

sources of WHS/OHS information within in the organisation with knowledge of external sources of WHS/OHS information

specific hazards, such as sharps and radiation

standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses.

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
Individual rights and responsibilities on board a vessel are interpreted and fulfilled 
Work is planned in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and safety management system requirements 
Work is carried out according to established performance standards 
Hazards are identified as part of work planning and work processes 
Identified hazards are addressed prior to starting work 
Inadequacies in control measures are reported according to the safety management system 
Incidents and injuries are reported according to organisational procedures 
WHS/OHS housekeeping is undertaken in own work area 
WHS/OHS representatives and committees are supported to undertake their roles and responsibilities 
WHS/OHS issues are raised according to organisational procedures 
Contributions to WHS/OHS meetings, vessel inspections or other consultative activities are provided in a constructive manner to improve safety 
Vessel is checked for hazards using itemised checklists according to the safety management system 
Identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls are reported according to the safety management system 
Contributions to risk assessments are made 
Input is provided to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control 
Where relevant, procedures and precautions for entry into pump room, fuel tanks or other confined spaces on a vessel are correctly followed 
Scale of the emergency situation is correctly recognised 
Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm 
Initial action is taken to control/confine emergency according to organisational procedures, taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency 
Emergency response procedures are implemented 
WHS/OHS records for vessel are correctly completed 
Legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease are followed 

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