Assessor Resource

MARG1001A
Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to general purpose hand/rating working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres as part of a vessel crew.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a general purpose hand on a vessel up to 80 metres.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

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:

being aware of own specific roles and responsibilities

working as part of a team.

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:

industry-approved marine operations site where general purpose hand/rating skills 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 working effectively as part of a crew

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Required Skills:

Communicate effectively in the workplace relevant to own work responsibilities

Communicate using maritime vocabulary

Complete relevant workplace documentation

Identify work requirements

Plan work tasks

Process basic workplace forms

Relate to people from diverse backgrounds using culturally appropriate language

Request advice, receive feedback and work with others

Required Knowledge:

Basic spelling, grammar and punctuation to complete basic workplace forms

Communication procedures relevant to the organisation and the individual’s work responsibilities

Standard marine communication phrases

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (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.

Routine work instructions and procedures may include:

Instruction manuals

Labels

Personnel information, notes, rosters

Signs and symbols

Weather information

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and alerts

Workplace forms may include:

Hazard/incident/accident report forms

Personnel forms

Safety reports

Telephone messages

Factors affecting work requirements may include:

Changes to procedures

Competing work demands

Environmental factors such as weather

Equipment/technology breakdowns

Other work demands

Resource issues

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
Routine work instructions and procedures are read and interpreted correctly 
Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and used 
Routine work instructions and procedures are followed in sequence 
Clarification is sought from workplace supervisor when any instruction or procedures is not understood 
Spoken instructions are interpreted correctly 
Instructions are responded to promptly 
Clarification is sought from workplace supervisor when any instruction is not understood 
Constructive feedback is encouraged and acted upon 
All crew members are treated with respect, courtesy and sensitivity 
Cultural differences are considered and appropriate language is used in all verbal and non-verbal communication 
Communication is used to develop and maintain positive relationships, mutual trust and confidence 
Workplace forms are completed clearly and concisely within designated timeframes 
Assistance is sought to complete workplace forms when necessary 
Tasks are completed within designated timeframes according to instructions 
Effective questioning is used to seek assistance from other crew when difficulties arise in achieving allocated tasks 
Factors affecting work requirements are identified and appropriate action is taken 
Progress with task is communicated to supervisor as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARG1001A - Work effectively as part of a crew on a vessel up to 80 metres
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Assessment Record Sheet

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