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MARJ6001A
Manage compliance with environmental management legislation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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

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.

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 currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

developing effective planning documents.

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 managing compliance with environmental management legislation may 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 managing compliance with environmental management legislation

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 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:

Apply legislative and organisational requirements and procedures

Develop procedures for monitoring operations that comply with legislative requirements

Identify fully and promptly, potential non-compliance

Interpret technical information, rules, procedures and regulations

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

Required Knowledge:

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, as amended

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.

Relevant legislation may include:

Commonwealth, state and territory legislation

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

International maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions

Third party standards such as the ISO1400 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council

Compliance documentation may include:

Australian standards

Avoiding or minimising environmental risks

Codes of practices

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 may include:

Crew members

Regulatory authorities

Senior management

Subject matter experts

Risks may include:

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 may include:

Allocation of responsibilities

Certificate requirements

Documentation and reporting requirements

Emergency procedures

Safe operating procedures

Sampling, testing and inspection requirements

Standard operating procedures

Work instructions

Resources may include:

Emission control equipment

Finance

People

Pumps and valves

Waste storage and recycling equipment

Water management equipment, including cooling and ballast water and bilge systems

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
Relevant legislation and compliance documentation for the implementation and maintenance of the marine environment is 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 the application of 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 the application of 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 the implementation of 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 

Forms

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