Assessor Resource

MARJ005
Manage compliance with environmental management legislation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish and implement an environmental management plan to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures for the protection of the marine environment as an integral part of vessel operations.

This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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

Develop vessel environmental management plan framework

1.1

Relevant legislation and compliance documentation for maintaining the marine environment are accessed and interpreted

1.2

Appropriate measures to prevent pollution of the marine environment are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures

1.3

Structures for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures

1.4

Responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan are defined and documented in job descriptions and duty statements

1.5

Strategies are established to encourage all crew members to meet high standards of environmental performance

2

Develop processes to support vessel environmental management plan

2.1

Existing and potential environmental hazards and risks are identified from vessel inspection and record system

2.2

Organisational criteria for assessing and treating risks are clarified

2.3

Detailed procedures and practices for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented to minimise environmental impacts

3

Prepare and implement vessel environmental management plan

3.1

Introduction of the environmental management plan is scheduled and documented

3.2

Resources to support the introduction of the environmental management plan are made available

3.3

Information on the environmental management plan is provided in a readily accessible form to all crew members

3.4

Training is provided on the environmental management plan procedures and practices

3.5

Support and encouragement is provided to those responsible for implementing the environmental management plan

4

Monitor environmental management processes

4.1

Compliance with regulatory requirements and the environmental management plan is monitored

4.2

Appropriate action is taken where non-compliance is identified

4.3

Breaches of regulations and associated action taken are reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements

4.4

Currency and validity of certificates and other documents required are checked and appropriate plans for their renewal and extension are developed and implemented

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying legislative and organisational requirements and procedures

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

developing effective planning documents

developing procedures for monitoring operations that comply with legislative requirements

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

identifying fully and promptly, potential non-compliance

interpreting technical information, rules, procedures and regulations

planning for the renewal and extension of certificates to ensure continued validity of surveyed items and equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

environmental:

hazard identification processes

risk assessment processes

risk treatment processes

management reporting and recording procedures

management system documentation methods

hazards (sources of potential harm or situations with the potential to cause loss)

international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions

methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships

relevant marine environmental issues

responsibilities under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

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.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant legislation, Australian standards, workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

emission control equipment, pumps and valves, waste storage and recycling equipment, personal protective equipment and water management equipment, including cooling and ballast water and bilge systems.

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


Submission Requirements

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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

Develop vessel environmental management plan framework

1.1

Relevant legislation and compliance documentation for maintaining the marine environment are accessed and interpreted

1.2

Appropriate measures to prevent pollution of the marine environment are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures

1.3

Structures for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures

1.4

Responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan are defined and documented in job descriptions and duty statements

1.5

Strategies are established to encourage all crew members to meet high standards of environmental performance

2

Develop processes to support vessel environmental management plan

2.1

Existing and potential environmental hazards and risks are identified from vessel inspection and record system

2.2

Organisational criteria for assessing and treating risks are clarified

2.3

Detailed procedures and practices for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented to minimise environmental impacts

3

Prepare and implement vessel environmental management plan

3.1

Introduction of the environmental management plan is scheduled and documented

3.2

Resources to support the introduction of the environmental management plan are made available

3.3

Information on the environmental management plan is provided in a readily accessible form to all crew members

3.4

Training is provided on the environmental management plan procedures and practices

3.5

Support and encouragement is provided to those responsible for implementing the environmental management plan

4

Monitor environmental management processes

4.1

Compliance with regulatory requirements and the environmental management plan is monitored

4.2

Appropriate action is taken where non-compliance is identified

4.3

Breaches of regulations and associated action taken are reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements

4.4

Currency and validity of certificates and other documents required are checked and appropriate plans for their renewal and extension are developed and implemented

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

Relevant legislation includes one or more of the following:

commonwealth, state/ territory legislation

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended

international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions

third party standards such as the ISO 1400 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council

Compliance documentation includes one or more of the following:

Australian standards

avoiding or minimising environmental risks

codes of practice

documented policies and procedures

emergency procedures

environmental:

data recording and reporting procedures

hazard and risk identification

management system

monitoring

hazard and incident reporting and recording procedures

improving environmental performance

legislative, organisational and vessel requirements and procedures

manufacturer guidelines and specifications

signs and labels

waste minimisation and segregation

work plans

Relevant personnel include:

crew members

regulatory authorities

senior management

subject matter experts

Risks include one or more of the following:

lack of proper waste, pollution and recycling processes

polluting emissions of gas and smoke

spillages of cargo

spillages of fuel and oil

spread and carriage of marine pests in ballast water

Procedures and practices include one or more of the following:

allocation of responsibilities

certificate requirements

documentation and reporting requirements

emergency procedures

safe operating procedures

sampling, testing and inspection requirements

standard operating procedures

work instructions

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying legislative and organisational requirements and procedures

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

developing effective planning documents

developing procedures for monitoring operations that comply with legislative requirements

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

identifying fully and promptly, potential non-compliance

interpreting technical information, rules, procedures and regulations

planning for the renewal and extension of certificates to ensure continued validity of surveyed items and equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

environmental:

hazard identification processes

risk assessment processes

risk treatment processes

management reporting and recording procedures

management system documentation methods

hazards (sources of potential harm or situations with the potential to cause loss)

international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions

methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships

relevant marine environmental issues

responsibilities under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), as amended

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

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.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant legislation, Australian standards, workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

emission control equipment, pumps and valves, waste storage and recycling equipment, personal protective equipment and water management equipment, including cooling and ballast water and bilge systems.

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

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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
Relevant legislation and compliance documentation for maintaining the marine environment are accessed and interpreted 
Appropriate measures to prevent pollution of the marine environment are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures 
Structures for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures 
Responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan are defined and documented in job descriptions and duty statements 
Strategies are established to encourage all crew members to meet high standards of environmental performance 
Existing and potential environmental hazards and risks are identified from vessel inspection and record system 
Organisational criteria for assessing and treating risks are clarified 
Detailed procedures and practices for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented to minimise environmental impacts 
Introduction of the environmental management plan is scheduled and documented 
Resources to support the introduction of the environmental management plan are made available 
Information on the environmental management plan is provided in a readily accessible form to all crew members 
Training is provided on the environmental management plan procedures and practices 
Support and encouragement is provided to those responsible for implementing the environmental management plan 
Compliance with regulatory requirements and the environmental management plan is monitored 
Appropriate action is taken where non-compliance is identified 
Breaches of regulations and associated action taken are reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Currency and validity of certificates and other documents required are checked and appropriate plans for their renewal and extension are developed and implemented 

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