Assessor Resource

MEM50004B
Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to the control of pollution in marine environments when working on or around recreational vessels. It relates to workplaces in which vessels are built, repaired, stored, sold and transported. These workplaces may involve the use of dangerous goods and hazardous materials and may produce noxious waste products and other emissions.

The unit includes skills and knowledge that are particular to protecting a marine environment and are in addition to those normally applied in the workplace.

All work and work practices are undertaken to regulatory and legislative requirements.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 1

This unit covers workers in the industry controlling pollution through the limitation, capture and disposal of pollutants in the 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

Path 1

MEM50003B

Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

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, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to control pollution through the assessment of potential for pollution, limitation, capture and disposal of pollutants in the marine environment and adherence to good practice codes of conduct. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling associated with a marine environment, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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.

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

identifying sources of potential pollution

minimising risks of pollution

containing pollution

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

identification of pollutants

procedures to minimise risk of pollution

procedures for containment of pollution

overview of applicable environmental legislation

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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Pollutants

Any substance or emission which is deemed to be an undesirable contaminant including:

waste water including bilge/black/grey/storm/cleaning water

paint including fumes and overspray

anti fouling flakes or solution

sand or grit from blasting/cleaning

fuel or oil spills

discharges of emulsified oil

domestic waste

noise

smoke and fumes

Note that some of these pollutants contain heavy metals, various hydrocarbons/solvents and other toxicants

Marina

Buildings, wharves and surroundings where vessels are built, stored and maintained

Slipway

Areas where vessels are removed from the water for repair, maintenance or storage

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
Tasks to be conducted are listed or work instructions are consulted to establish work requirements. 
Vessel to be maintained is visually inspected to establish any particular potential pollutants. 
Potential pollutants that may be produced as a result of the work are identified. 
Possible work areas are identified for the work and selected to conform with marina/slipway codes and local environmental regulations and to minimise risk of pollution. 
Work method, equipment and materials are selected to minimise impact on the environment. 
Pollution control measures are identified and implemented. 
Potential pollutants are classified, separated and collected appropriate to the recycling, treatment or storage system adopted by the business. 
Collected pollutants are disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. 
Workplace designated procedures for marina and slipway management are followed. 
Observations of management plan effects and possible implementation improvements are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel. 
Active, positive involvement in implementation of the environment management plan is consistently applied. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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