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MARI2001A
Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to Coxswain Grade 1 and Coxswain Grade 2 working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 12 metres.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to12 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:

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.

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 complying with regulations to ensure safe operation of vessels 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 applying current commonwealth, state, territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications relevant to the safe operation of a vessel.

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 Tasks

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Required Skills:

Apply regulations pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel

Apply safety management plan standards and emergency operating procedures

Conduct inductions for crew where applicable

Identify the duties and responsibilities of the Master

Obtain information from commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practices and other publications relating to the safe navigation of a vessel

Required Knowledge:

Assisting in distress

Certificates on board a vessel

Certificates to be carried on board

Contents of marine notices, annual notices to mariners

Distress signals

Duties and responsibilities

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Buoyage System A

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

Large commercial traffic

Lifesaving and firefighting appliances

Lights, shapes and sounds

Log book or vessel record book

Marine pollution prevention

National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part C Section 7

Operational areas and classifications of vessels

State and territory marine legislation

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

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.

Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel may include:

Assisting in distress

Certificates on board a vessel

Distress signals

Duties and responsibilities of the Master

IALA Buoyage System

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

Lifesaving and firefighting appliances

Lights, shapes and sounds

Log book or vessel record book

Marine pollution prevention

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law, Regulations, Marine Orders and NSCV

Operational areas and classifications of vessels

Safety management systems or plans

WHS/OHS legislation

Records may include:

Applicable log books

Environmental control

Survey certificates

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are appreciated 
Responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are identified 
Relevant commonwealth, state, territory and local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are comprehended 
Relevant industry and professional codes of practice are sourced 
Commitment to comply with industry and professional codes of practice is demonstrated through own behaviour 
Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel are recognised and appropriate procedures are developed 
Situations where rules must be applied in order to avoid collisions are recognised 
Safety requirements are implemented in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements 
Compliance with all relevant rules and legislation is demonstrated while operating the vessel 
Changed legislation and regulations are accessed 
Changes in regulatory requirements are identified and applied 
Operational procedures are reviewed to reflect changes in legislation and regulations 
Copies of relevant records are maintained 
Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences are maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements 

Forms

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