Assessor Resource

MARN004
Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage vessel in a seaworthy condition for all stages of a voyage or operation being undertaken.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

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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

Supervise weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel

1.1

Principal structural components of vessel are identified from vessel drawings to understand the function of these components in relation to conventional vessel design

1.2

Pumping and pipeline systems of vessel are investigated to establish survivability of vessel in case of flooding and damage control

1.3

Procedures for maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel are interpreted and implemented according to vessel safety management plan and regulations

1.4

Crew are instructed on requirements of plan and their responsibilities

1.5

Actions are instigated to confirm weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel at all times

2

Take action to meet changed sea and weather conditions

2.1

Weather forecasts and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to predict situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity

2.2

Effect of severe wind and rolling in associated sea conditions on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is recognised

2.3

Effect of water on deck on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is ascertained

2.4

Appropriate action is taken to maintain vessel weather tight and watertight integrity according to organisational procedures

3

Maintain records

3.1

Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.2

Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

appropriately using bilge and other pumping arrangements

assessing damage control measures

completing required records

maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel

reading and interpreting vessel specifications, drawings and operational manuals.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

bilge pumping arrangements

different vessel types

effects of adding and removing weights, water on deck, slack tanks, rolling period, stiff and tender vessel, additions or alterations to vessels

principal parts of vessel and their various functions

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

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

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Supervise weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel

1.1

Principal structural components of vessel are identified from vessel drawings to understand the function of these components in relation to conventional vessel design

1.2

Pumping and pipeline systems of vessel are investigated to establish survivability of vessel in case of flooding and damage control

1.3

Procedures for maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel are interpreted and implemented according to vessel safety management plan and regulations

1.4

Crew are instructed on requirements of plan and their responsibilities

1.5

Actions are instigated to confirm weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel at all times

2

Take action to meet changed sea and weather conditions

2.1

Weather forecasts and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to predict situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity

2.2

Effect of severe wind and rolling in associated sea conditions on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is recognised

2.3

Effect of water on deck on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is ascertained

2.4

Appropriate action is taken to maintain vessel weather tight and watertight integrity according to organisational procedures

3

Maintain records

3.1

Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.2

Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

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

Structural components must include:

design characteristics attributing to watertight integrity

principal components of vessel structure

structural arrangements to restrain fires

watertight and collision bulkheads

Actions include one or more of the following:

closing openings

ensuring passenger distribution does not exceed allowed limits

ensuring stores, cargo and equipment are properly stowed and lashed

establishing procedures for restoring or managing weather tight and watertight integrity during an emergency

maintaining stability condition within approved limits

methods for testing tanks and other watertight openings

Relevant documents and records include one or more of the following:

deck and official logbook entries

notes of protest

safety management plan

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

appropriately using bilge and other pumping arrangements

assessing damage control measures

completing required records

maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel

reading and interpreting vessel specifications, drawings and operational manuals.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

bilge pumping arrangements

different vessel types

effects of adding and removing weights, water on deck, slack tanks, rolling period, stiff and tender vessel, additions or alterations to vessels

principal parts of vessel and their various functions

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

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

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

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
Principal structural components of vessel are identified from vessel drawings to understand the function of these components in relation to conventional vessel design 
Pumping and pipeline systems of vessel are investigated to establish survivability of vessel in case of flooding and damage control 
Procedures for maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel are interpreted and implemented according to vessel safety management plan and regulations 
Crew are instructed on requirements of plan and their responsibilities 
Actions are instigated to confirm weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel at all times 
Weather forecasts and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to predict situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity 
Effect of severe wind and rolling in associated sea conditions on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is recognised 
Effect of water on deck on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is ascertained 
Appropriate action is taken to maintain vessel weather tight and watertight integrity according to organisational procedures 
Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained as required according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements 

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