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MARJ3001A
Monitor environmental management on a vessel

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those working in the capacity of Master on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures on a vessel up to 80 metres to ensure compliance with marine regulations and environmental considerations.

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:

maintaining compliance with legislation for protection of the marine environment

implementing preventative and remedial anti pollution procedures according to organisational and regulatory requirements

identifying typical pollution control problems and taking appropriate action

awareness of responsibilities for preventing pollution of the marine environment.

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 monitoring environmental management on a vessel may be assessed

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 monitoring environmental management on a vessel

direct observation of 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

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Required Skills:

Communicate information about environmental management and related procedures to crew

Ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to emergencies

Ensure environmental records and documentation are accurate, complete and timely, according to organisational and regulatory requirements

Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained

Model work policies and procedures to support environmental management in own work

Monitor responsible resource utilisation on the vessel, consistent with organisational policies

Participate in consultation processes to improve environmental management in the organisation

Participate in investigations of non-compliance and risk assessment processes

Provide access to and maintain current environmental management information for the crew

Respond to environmental hazard identification and hazardous incidents in an appropriate and timely manner

Review practice and procedures to implement recommendations arising from risk assessments

Support others to follow environmental management procedures

Required Knowledge:

Documentation system and procedures

Effects on marine environment of various possible pollution incidents

Environmental hazards and control methods associated with work activities on a vessel

Legal responsibilities as determined by relevant legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures to protect the marine environment

Operational characteristics of emission control equipment used on various types and sizes of vessels

Operational requirements of water, bilge, waste, pollution and recycling management processes used on various types and sizes of vessels

Pollution control problems and related measures to protect the marine environment

Principles of environmental management

Principles of risk management

Requirements for fishing, anchoring and other activities in environmentally sensitive areas

Requirements under Australian and/or international legislation and conventions for reporting incidents related to breaches of the statutory codes and measures for the protection of the marine environment

Responsibilities of self and employer to manage environmental issues

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.

Environmental management policies and procedures must include:

Ballast water control

Bilge pumping

Disposal of garbage

Disposal of waste oil

Loss of cargo

Loss of vessel

Refuelling

Sewage control

Stowage and management of explosive and flammable material

Transfer of fuel

Environmental hazards may include:

Anchoring

Harm to marine life

Noise

Oil pollution

Polluting emissions of gas and smoke

Spillages of cargo

Spillages of fuel

Waste pollution

Relevant principles may include:

Ballast water management

Preventing oil pollution

Sewage discharge

Stowage and management of explosive and flammable materials

Waste collection, treatment, recycling or disposal

Housekeeping standards may include:

Pollution control and equipment.

Waste minimisation and control

Hazardous events may include:

Anchoring in a prohibited sensitive area

Garbage discharge

Polluting emissions of gas and smoke

Poorly maintained equipment and machinery resulting in pollution

Sewage discharge

Spillages of cargo

Waste and debris spillage from oil and fuel containers

Control measures may include:

Cofferdams around fuel vents and manifolds

Oil spill absorbent material

Oil spill containment equipment

Oily water separators, if fitted

Sound operational procedures

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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
Information on environmental management policies and procedures is accessible and communicated to crew 
Information about identified environmental hazards and outcomes of risk assessments and risk control procedures are accessible and communicated to crew 
Crew are informed of environmental hazards and risk control measures relating to their work responsibilities 
Mentoring and coaching are provided to support individuals/crew to implement procedures to support environmental management 
Ensure relevant principles are implemented to meet environmental obligations and regulatory requirements 
Crew is consulted and environmental issues relevant to their work role are identified and promptly resolved or referred to appropriate personnel 
Procedures for environmental management on the vessel are clearly defined and followed 
Deviations from environmental management procedures are identified and addressed 
Personal behaviour is monitored to ensure it is consistent with environmental management procedures 
Housekeeping standards on the vessel are maintained 
Breaches of environmental protection requirements are documented according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
Procedures for dealing with hazardous events are promptly implemented as required 
Hazardous events are investigated to identify cause 
Control measures to prevent recurrence and to minimise risks of hazardous events to the marine environment are implemented 
Emergency is reported in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements 
Risk assessments are conducted and appropriate control measures are identified and implemented according to organisational procedures 
Appropriate records and log book entries are made to assist the review of managing environmental protection measures 
Potential hazards are identified, assessed and removed or reported according to organisational procedures 
Recommendations arising from risk assessments are implemented within level of responsibility 
Inadequacies in control measures are identified and reported according to organisational procedures 
Opportunities for improving environmental performance are identified and raised with appropriate personnel 

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