Assessor Resource

MARM004
Work in the marine surveying sector

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work in the marine surveying sector. It includes identifying and accessing relevant industry standards and regulations for conducting surveys of domestic commercial vessels. It also looks at the role and legal responsibilities of a marine surveyor for domestic commercial vessels, the survey task and the statutory requirements for surveying commercial vessels.

This unit applies to people who assist marine surveyors or who undertake administration duties in the maritime industry and/or marine surveying sector.

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

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



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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Scope framework for marine surveys

1.1

International and national authorities that govern the maritime industry are identified

1.2

Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine surveyor and marine surveying tasks for commercial vessels are identified and accessed

1.3

Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine environment protection and its relation to marine surveys and inspections are identified and accessed

1.4

Range of clients and stakeholders who would require marine surveyor and/or inspector services are identified and recorded

1.5

Legal standing of marine survey report is explained

1.6

Legal and/or financial implications for inaccurate reporting of marine survey are explained

2

Clarify areas of responsibility for marine surveyors

2.1

Range of services provided by marine surveyors is outlined

2.2

International and national conventions, laws and codes of practice that govern and regulate marine surveys of commercial vessels are identified

2.3

Behavioural characteristics, ethics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are explained

3

Determine requirements for conducting commercial vessel survey

3.1

Different types of marine surveyors and their roles are accurately defined

3.2

Terms ‘survey’ and ‘audit’ are accurately explained in relation to commercial vessel survey

3.3

Purpose and range of commercial vessel survey is accurately outlined

4

Scope survey process under supervision

4.1

Objectives, principal work activities, costs and constraints are identified and explained

4.2

Relevant standards, legislation and regulations are defined in relation to conducting commercial vessel marine surveys

4.3

Procedures and processes for collecting information when conducting a survey are outlined

4.4

Importance of communicating with others is explained and implemented

4.5

Tools and equipment required to conduct a range of different marine surveys are identified

4.6

Relevant survey and supporting documents related to type of survey are identified and accessed

4.7

Process of gathering relevant information through observation is outlined

4.8

Importance of accurate recording of information and events during and after a survey is explained

4.9

Requirements for use of verified factual information when making recommendations are identified

5

Identify scope of surveyor behavioural conduct and ethics

5.1

Behavioural characteristics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are outlined

5.2

Conflicts of interest and other vested interests that would affect survey outcome and/or report are identified and resolved with surveyor

5.3

Strategies to deal effectively with conflicts of interest are applied

5.4

Risks related to possible confrontations and need for effective risk management techniques are identified and discussed with surveyor

6

Outline requirements of an effective survey report

6.1

Appropriate formats for a range of different survey reports are identified

6.2

Means of presenting survey report to a range of stakeholders are explained

6.3

Reports are reviewed by relevant personnel and achievement of document objectives and requirements are outlined

6.4

Security of information and privacy requirements are identified

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:

accessing current legislation, marine orders, standards and information relevant to marine surveying sector

accurately completing relevant documentation and reports within own scope of responsibility

accurately operating technical and electronic equipment

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

communicating effectively verbally and in writing

developing a rapport with colleagues and people external to the organisation

effectively liaising with internal and external authorities and/or agencies

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

identifying and applying appropriate conduct and ethical behaviour

resolving conflict

using a range of communication techniques such as establishing rapport, listening, probing, reflecting, negotiation, conflict resolution.

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:

domestic commercial vessel operations

effective listening and communication techniques

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

government legislation and regulations relating to:

accepted codes of behaviour/codes of practice

combined Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code and National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)

environmental protection

load lines

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and safety of life at sea (SOLAS) and how they apply to survey tasks

WHS/OHS

IMO Conventions and Codes, including Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders and how they apply to survey purpose

industry specific codes of conduct and ethics

legal requirements relating to recording, security and privacy of information

organisational policies and guidelines relating to interviews and information gathering prior to and during the survey

range of different survey types for commercial vessels

reporting requirements including appropriate format and content

risks related to marine surveying tasks

role of surveyor

statutory survey schedules

tools required for different survey types.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

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 these are not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicates workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry when conducting commercial vessel survey

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


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Scope framework for marine surveys

1.1

International and national authorities that govern the maritime industry are identified

1.2

Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine surveyor and marine surveying tasks for commercial vessels are identified and accessed

1.3

Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine environment protection and its relation to marine surveys and inspections are identified and accessed

1.4

Range of clients and stakeholders who would require marine surveyor and/or inspector services are identified and recorded

1.5

Legal standing of marine survey report is explained

1.6

Legal and/or financial implications for inaccurate reporting of marine survey are explained

2

Clarify areas of responsibility for marine surveyors

2.1

Range of services provided by marine surveyors is outlined

2.2

International and national conventions, laws and codes of practice that govern and regulate marine surveys of commercial vessels are identified

2.3

Behavioural characteristics, ethics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are explained

3

Determine requirements for conducting commercial vessel survey

3.1

Different types of marine surveyors and their roles are accurately defined

3.2

Terms ‘survey’ and ‘audit’ are accurately explained in relation to commercial vessel survey

3.3

Purpose and range of commercial vessel survey is accurately outlined

4

Scope survey process under supervision

4.1

Objectives, principal work activities, costs and constraints are identified and explained

4.2

Relevant standards, legislation and regulations are defined in relation to conducting commercial vessel marine surveys

4.3

Procedures and processes for collecting information when conducting a survey are outlined

4.4

Importance of communicating with others is explained and implemented

4.5

Tools and equipment required to conduct a range of different marine surveys are identified

4.6

Relevant survey and supporting documents related to type of survey are identified and accessed

4.7

Process of gathering relevant information through observation is outlined

4.8

Importance of accurate recording of information and events during and after a survey is explained

4.9

Requirements for use of verified factual information when making recommendations are identified

5

Identify scope of surveyor behavioural conduct and ethics

5.1

Behavioural characteristics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are outlined

5.2

Conflicts of interest and other vested interests that would affect survey outcome and/or report are identified and resolved with surveyor

5.3

Strategies to deal effectively with conflicts of interest are applied

5.4

Risks related to possible confrontations and need for effective risk management techniques are identified and discussed with surveyor

6

Outline requirements of an effective survey report

6.1

Appropriate formats for a range of different survey reports are identified

6.2

Means of presenting survey report to a range of stakeholders are explained

6.3

Reports are reviewed by relevant personnel and achievement of document objectives and requirements are outlined

6.4

Security of information and privacy requirements are identified

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

Authorities must include:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and AMSA delegates

workplace and/or industry health and safety committees

Standards include one or more of the following:

National Standard for the Administration of Marine Safety (NSAMS)

NSCV/USL Code

work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) standards

Legislation includes one or more of the following:

government legislation and regulations relating to:

environmental protection

maritime

international legislation/codes of behaviour

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law

Navigation Act

WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice

International and national conventions, laws and codes of practice include one or more of the following:

international convention:

collision regulations

load lines

maritime labour convention (MLC)

MARPOL

SOLAS

Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)

relevant maritime legislation and regulations

relevant WHS/OHS legislation and policies

Types of marine surveyors include one or more of the following:

classification society (class)

government (statutory)

independent (private)

insurance company

Purpose and range of commercial vessel survey includes one or more of the following:

damage or accident, survey or investigation assistance

fitness of vessel and/or crew for its purpose

MLC

vessel related surveys for:

compass adjustment

radio surveys

hull/machinery/safety equipment

load line

Costs include one or more of the following:

associated costs such as travel, accommodation

conducting the survey

preparation time for the survey

writing the survey

Constraints include one or more of the following:

geographical

inclement weather

legal

timeframes

WHS/OHS risks

Processes for collecting information include one or more of the following:

gathering relevant facts

maintaining case files

observing

obtaining linear measurement

reviewing supporting documentation

sampling

specimen collection

taking photographs

Communicating includes one or more of the following:

active listening

constructive feedback

control of tone of voice

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

using language and concepts appropriate to the individual

using open and enquiring questions

using positive, confident and cooperative language

verbal and non-verbal language

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

business technology, internet connection, sounding tapes

communication equipment

drill, hammer/welder’s hammer, draft survey hydrometer, screw driver

entry authority

hydrometer, thermometers, scraper

labels, plastic sampling bags, sampling equipment

mirror, small mallet

notebook

personal protective equipment (respirators, gloves, overalls, boots, hearing protection, goggles, masks)

recording equipment, Dictaphone, camera, mobile phone, pocket calculator

satellite imagery, photographs

storage equipment/facilities

tape measure/measuring wheel

Survey documents include one or more of the following:

checklists

guidelines

relevant legislation and extracts from standards

Supporting documents include one or more of the following:

case files/incident reports

certificates of survey, operation, registration

commercial documentation

deck and engine logs

forms (such as application forms, notification forms)

nautical charts and publications

notices (such as seizure notice, infringement notice)

operating manuals and owner instructions

plans

previous surveys

safety management system

ship log books and other recordkeeping instruments

vessel stability book

voyage details, stow plans and manifest

Relevant personnel must include:

crew

manager of private survey company

owners or owner representatives of vessels and/or charters

port authorities

representatives of:

classification societies

government

law firm

protection and indemnity clubs

salvage associations

stevedores

work colleagues

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:

accessing current legislation, marine orders, standards and information relevant to marine surveying sector

accurately completing relevant documentation and reports within own scope of responsibility

accurately operating technical and electronic equipment

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

communicating effectively verbally and in writing

developing a rapport with colleagues and people external to the organisation

effectively liaising with internal and external authorities and/or agencies

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

identifying and applying appropriate conduct and ethical behaviour

resolving conflict

using a range of communication techniques such as establishing rapport, listening, probing, reflecting, negotiation, conflict resolution.

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:

domestic commercial vessel operations

effective listening and communication techniques

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

government legislation and regulations relating to:

accepted codes of behaviour/codes of practice

combined Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code and National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)

environmental protection

load lines

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and safety of life at sea (SOLAS) and how they apply to survey tasks

WHS/OHS

IMO Conventions and Codes, including Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders and how they apply to survey purpose

industry specific codes of conduct and ethics

legal requirements relating to recording, security and privacy of information

organisational policies and guidelines relating to interviews and information gathering prior to and during the survey

range of different survey types for commercial vessels

reporting requirements including appropriate format and content

risks related to marine surveying tasks

role of surveyor

statutory survey schedules

tools required for different survey types.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

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 these are not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicates workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry when conducting commercial vessel survey

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

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
International and national authorities that govern the maritime industry are identified 
Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine surveyor and marine surveying tasks for commercial vessels are identified and accessed 
Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine environment protection and its relation to marine surveys and inspections are identified and accessed 
Range of clients and stakeholders who would require marine surveyor and/or inspector services are identified and recorded 
Legal standing of marine survey report is explained 
Legal and/or financial implications for inaccurate reporting of marine survey are explained 
Range of services provided by marine surveyors is outlined 
International and national conventions, laws and codes of practice that govern and regulate marine surveys of commercial vessels are identified 
Behavioural characteristics, ethics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are explained 
Different types of marine surveyors and their roles are accurately defined 
Terms ‘survey’ and ‘audit’ are accurately explained in relation to commercial vessel survey 
Purpose and range of commercial vessel survey is accurately outlined 
Objectives, principal work activities, costs and constraints are identified and explained 
Relevant standards, legislation and regulations are defined in relation to conducting commercial vessel marine surveys 
Procedures and processes for collecting information when conducting a survey are outlined 
Importance of communicating with others is explained and implemented 
Tools and equipment required to conduct a range of different marine surveys are identified 
Relevant survey and supporting documents related to type of survey are identified and accessed 
Process of gathering relevant information through observation is outlined 
Importance of accurate recording of information and events during and after a survey is explained 
Requirements for use of verified factual information when making recommendations are identified 
Behavioural characteristics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are outlined 
Conflicts of interest and other vested interests that would affect survey outcome and/or report are identified and resolved with surveyor 
Strategies to deal effectively with conflicts of interest are applied 
Risks related to possible confrontations and need for effective risk management techniques are identified and discussed with surveyor 
Appropriate formats for a range of different survey reports are identified 
Means of presenting survey report to a range of stakeholders are explained 
Reports are reviewed by relevant personnel and achievement of document objectives and requirements are outlined 
Security of information and privacy requirements are identified 

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