Assessor Resource

MARM3003A
Identify factors that affect a commercial vessels's fitness for purpose

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify the construction and design characteristics that contribute to the watertight integrity and fitness for purpose of a commercial vessel.

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:

developing effective planning documents

providing the required amount of detail in reports

providing accurate and reliable information.

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 identifying factors that affect fitness for purpose of a commercial vessel 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 identifying factors that affect fitness for purpose of a commercial vessel

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

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Required Skills:

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing when describing and reporting condition and fitness for purpose of commercial vessels

Follow required:

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and precautions when monitoring condition and fitness for purpose of commercial vessels

work schedules according to organisational requirements

Read, interpret and apply instructions, stability book, vessel plans and specifications relevant to inspecting condition and fitness for purpose of commercial vessels

Recognise routine indicators of deterioration when inspecting condition and fitness for purpose of commercial vessels

Use technical terms related to vessel construction, components and material

Work under supervision of a marine surveyor

Required Knowledge:

Applicable commonwealth, state/territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to full range of processes for conducting a survey for commercial vessels

Causes and indicators of vessel deterioration

Construction, layout and subdivision requirements of a range of different commercial vessels

Corrosion and deterioration control measures including surface preparation and coatings

Methods for determining fitness for purpose of commercial vessels

Principal stresses that act on structure of commercial vessels

Properties and application of materials used in constructing commercial vessels

WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards, policies and procedures

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.

Commercial vessels must include:

Vessels defined as commercial in Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law

Common materials may include:

Aluminium

Ferro cement

Fibre composites

Fibre reinforced plastic

Plywood

Steel

Timber

Components may include:

Bulk heads

Collision bulkheads

Deck

Deck beams

Deck plating

Hatches and hatchways

Hull

Keel

Portholes

Propellers

Rudders

Stem and stern

Stringers

Strakes and chines

Thrusters

Ventilators

Range and types of deterioration may include:

Dissimilar metals

Fungal attack

Insect attack

Metal fatigue and corrosion

Osmosis

Preservation and corrosion control methods may include:

Fendering and insulation

Design

Preservation of timber:

painting

oiling

varnishing

Preservation of metals:

sacrificial anodes

anti-corrosive paints

Earthing and bonding

Impressed current systems

Relevant personnel may include:

Delegates of the national regulator

Owners and operators of commercial vessels

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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
Range of commercial vessels that may be surveyed or inspected are identified and survey regime for each is accurately documented 
Hull shapes of typical commercial vessels are identified and verified for accuracy with surveyor 
Type of survey to be carried out is accurately identified and basic survey plan is developed 
Types, properties and application of common materials used in construction of typical commercial vessels are identified and noted in survey plan 
Basic structural components used on typical commercial vessels are correctly identified and noted in survey plan 
Inspection requirements for materials and components are documented and verified with surveyor 
Range and types of deterioration that affect fitness for purpose of a vessel are identified and confirmed with surveyor 
Preservation and corrosion control methods to maintain fitness for purpose are outlined and confirmed with surveyor 
Deterioration of vessel hull or structure is accurately identified either in water or on slipway 
Typical requirements concerning watertight and weather tight structural integrity of vessels are identified and confirmed with surveyor 
Need for vessel to be fit for its intended purpose is outlined and where questionable, is reported to relevant personnel 
Condition of vessel and related action is communicated clearly and concisely with others 
Mandatory and regulatory reporting requirements in relation to general work practices are followed 

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