Assessor Resource

MARM5005A
Participate in investigating marine incidents

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a domestic commercial vessel marine surveyor and may form part of accreditation requirements for surveyors under Australian legislation.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in planning, conducting and reporting investigations of marine incidents that have resulted in, or have a potential to result in, injury or damage to persons, vessels, property or marine environment.

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

communicating effectively with others as required

producing accurate and reliable information

effectively liaising with internal and external authorities/agencies

providing high quality reports.

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 participating in investigating marine incidents 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 participating in investigating marine incidents

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:

Access data on marine investigations, accidents and incidents from a variety of sources

Access relevant marine incident information and data

Analyse relevant workplace information and data

Carry out calculations (such as vessel stability)

Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation, marine incident specialists and, as required, emergency services personnel

Conduct effective formal and informal meetings

Consult and negotiate with others to develop plans and to implement and monitor designated actions

Contribute to assessing resources needed to systematically manage marine incidents and, where appropriate, access these resources

Identify areas for improvement with the survey of marine incidents

Make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems

Manage:

incident and responsibilities of self and others

own tasks within a timeframe

Pay attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

Prepare reports for a range of target groups and stakeholders

Produce accurate information and data related to vessel, crew and/or marine environment

Use a range of communication media

Use basic measuring equipment including reading scales and dials applicable to selected hazards

Use language and literacy skills appropriate to task

Work independently and unsupervised

Required Knowledge:

Characteristics, mode of action and survey tasks for major and minor marine incidents

Concept of common law duty of care

Ethics related to professional practice

Formal and informal communication and consultation processes, and key personnel related to communication

How the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing a marine incident, for example:

communication skills

cultural background/workplace diversity

gender

language, literacy and numeracy

structure and organisation of workforce (part-time, casual and contract workers, shift rosters, geographical location)

workers with specific needs

Internal and external sources of information and data

Language, literacy and cultural profile of the work group

Legislative requirements for marine incident information and data, and consultation

Marine incident causation for a range of different incidents including marine environment incidents

Methods of providing evidence of compliance with maritime legislation

Nature of workplace processes (including work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to particular workplace, vessel and vessel operations

Organisational policies and procedures

Other functional areas that impact on managing marine incidents

Principles and practices of continuity and validity of evidence retention for potential legal action

Requirements for:

recordkeeping that addresses privacy, maritime and other applicable legislation

reporting marine incidents under legislation, organisational policy and procedures, codes of practice including notification and reporting of incidents

Requirements under hazard specific legislation and codes of practice

Rights of marine safety inspectors

Roles and responsibilities of vessel employees and other stakeholders including agents and contractors

Standard industry controls for a range of hazards

State/territory and commonwealth maritime legislation (acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material) including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and duty of care

WHS/OHS requirements and safe 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 government agencies may include:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

Environment protection agencies

Maritime authorities

Police and other emergency services

WHS/OHS specialists

Stakeholders and interested parties may include:

Community

Coroner

Government agencies, including WHS/OHS and emergency service agencies

Importers

Installers

Insurance companies

Managers

Manufacturers

Media

Naval architects and marine engineers

Organisation board or advisory council

Persons in control of workplaces

Politicians

Ship personnel

Sub-contractors

Suppliers and distributors

Unions

Workgroup members and people who may be exposed to similar situations

Complexity may include:

Administrative implications

Conflict of interest issues

Existence of secondary hazards

International conventions

Involvement of external agencies

Language competencies of parties involved

Legal implications arising from incident or post incident related matters

Level of public or political interest

Number of other parties, including sub-contractors

Privacy laws

Seriousness of injury or other outcomes

Technical implications

Investigation team may include:

Emergency service personnel

Government representatives

Legal advisors and technical experts

Other surveyors

Photographers

Barriers to investigation may include:

Availability of:

research data and analysis or testing equipment

technical design information and data relevant to investigation

Changes to incident scene

Condition of witnesses

Cultural issues

Economic implications

Geographical location and/or accessibility

Lack of records

Legal restrictions or limitations (temporary, short-term or long-term)

Length of time from when incident occurred/first identified

Limited resources available

Political and community stakeholder sensitivity

Ship personnel (attitude and or desire to protect self and others)

Time limits imposed

Weather, tides

Conceptual basis for analysis may include:

Focusing on ‘why’ and ‘how’ rather than ‘what’

Emphasising analysis of operations at time of incident

Encouraging an open minded, objective approach

Not focusing on individual behaviour or fault

Timeline of events may include:

Events that extend back in time as far as required, not just immediate events

Verbal reports from crew

Vessel records and logs

Conditions and circumstances may include:

Cargo

Equipment failure

Fatigue

Key person absence

Number of crew

Onboard safety systems and WHS/OHS procedures

Stability

Type of:

equipment

vessel

Vessel operations

Weather

Target audience may include:

Environment protection agencies

Insurance agents

Maritime authorities

Organisation

Police or coroner

Vessel owner/s

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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
Statutory and legal obligations are identified and relevant government agencies are advised as required 
Key stakeholders and interested parties are identified and notified as appropriate 
Factors affecting complexity of investigation are determined and surveyor competency to conduct investigation is determined based on required specialised skills and knowledge 
Area is checked to ensure it is safe 
Integrity of site and personnel is established and maintained according to legal requirements and to ensure objectivity of information collected 
Organisational policies and procedures, and national law for marine incident investigation are accessed and applied 
Scope of investigation is defined taking account of legislative requirements and client instructions 
Investigation team appropriate to level of responsibility in investigation is convened 
Involvement of stakeholders and interested parties is managed according to legislative requirements 
Resources and expert advice required to assist in incident assessment are identified and sourced 
Barriers to investigation are identified and addressed 
Development and implemented of action plans and timelines is ensured 
Sources of information and data are identified and accessed 
Incident site, equipment and other evidence is inspected 
Gathering of information and data by others is facilitated 
Photographs, measurements and documentary evidence are taken and recorded, taking objectivity, confidentiality and legal implications into account 
Site, evidence and necessary documentation is appropriately secured 
Understanding and identification of conceptual basis for analysis is ensured 
Timeline of events leading up to incident is constructed using vessel records and other available data 
Causative event/s and conditions and circumstances that may have contributed to causative event are accurately identified and documented 
Intervention points on timeline for prevention are identified 
Results of analysis are documented in a format to suit required target audience and legal requirements 
Report is phrased in objective terms, and evidence and reasons for conclusions are cited 
Recommendations for prevention are included in report 
Relevant information and data is disseminated to key personnel, stakeholders and external agencies as appropriate, following appropriate authorisation 
Findings from report are used to develop further prevention strategies 

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