The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings

attention to appropriate level of detail in reports.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

marine operations site where following vessel security procedures can be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate following vessel security procedures

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.

Required Skills:

Apply basic security legislative requirements applicable to a vessel

Apply procedures for monitoring security in a marine environment

Identify the range of security threats and risks relevant to a vessel

Observe chain of command and communication channels

Operate security equipment

Recognise potential security threats

Report identified security threats and risks in a marine environment

Required Knowledge:

Applicable legislation relevant to the marine environment and own work role

Applicable WHS/OHS requirements

Communication chain of command

Communication modes and security equipment and systems relevant to the marine environment

Duty of care requirements of self and others

Enabling recognition of potential security threats including elements related to piracy and armed robbery

Enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause

General procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response

Handling security related information and security related communications

International marine security policy and responsibilities of governments, organisations and individuals

Maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities

Maritime security terms and definitions including elements relating to piracy and armed robbery

Need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance

Reporting procedures

Security related contingency plans

Techniques used to circumvent security measures

Training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Legislative requirements may include:

Applicable crime Acts and codes of practice

Award and enterprise agreements

General duty of care responsibilities

Maritime industry codes of practice

Maritime transport Acts and regulations

Designated personnel may include:

Company Security Officer

Emergency services

First Aid Officer

Master

Port Security Officer

Ship Security Officer

WHS/OHS representative

Security threats may include:

Injury to persons

Persons carrying weapons

Persons causing a public nuisance

Persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour

Persons under the influence of intoxicating substances

Persons with criminal intent

Piracy and armed robbery

Terrorism

Theft

Unattended packages, goods, baggage or cargo

Unattended vehicles in areas not designated for parking

Vandalism

Violence or physical threats

Security equipment may include:

Alarms

Locked and secure areas

Mirrors

Surveillance equipment

Appropriate action must include:

Access control to the vessel

Monitoring restricted areas

Procedures for reporting security risks may include:

Completing documentation such as logs and activity reports

Completing police reports

Contacting designated personnel

Requesting security assistance

Communication modes may include:

Alarms

Call codes and signs

Hand signals

Megaphone

Mobile phone

Public address system

Telephone

Two-way radio

Verbal communication