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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and conduct work safely
  2. Contribute to WHS/OHS participation processes
  3. Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
  4. Participate in controlling WHS/OHS emergency situations
  5. Complete WHS/OHS records

Required Skills

Required Skills

Apply the hierarchy of control the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred that is elimination of risk substitution engineering controls administrative controls and personal protective equipment

Communicate with crew and others as appropriate about WHSOHS matters

Keep recordsminutes of discussions with consultation forums on WHSOHS matters

Identify WHSOHS training needs of crew

Interpret and follow information on WHSOHS legislation safety management system organisational procedures written job instructions specifications standard operating procedures charts lists and other applicable reference documents

Investigate incidents according to organisational procedures

Keep records for monitoring the effectiveness of practices and procedures with respect to the safety of the vessel

Maintain incident records according to standard workplace procedures

Obtain results of safety audits according to organisational procedures

Participate in consultation forums

Report and document the processes and outcomes of WHSOHS requirements

Schedule meetings with the relevant consultation forums to discuss WHSOHS matters

Required Knowledge

Applicable commonwealth state or territory WHSOHS legislation regulations codes of practice standards

Dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

Difference between hazards something or a source or situation with the potential to harm life or health and risks chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage

Fatigue management and the importance of adequate rest

Hazard identification procedures such as vessel inspections and review of WHSOHS data

Hierarchy of control and its application

Legal rights and responsibilities of management crew and others as appropriate

Nature of common hazards for example chemicals bodily fluids noise manual handling work postures underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery

Organisation specific information including

hazards of the particular work environment

hazard identification procedures relevant to hazards in the organisation

designated person for raising WHSOHS issues

organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work specific hazards and risk control reporting of hazards incidents and injuries and WHSOHS issue resolution consultation use of personal protective equipment and emergency response

potential emergency situations alarms and signals and required response

Personal protective equipment requirements including use storage and maintenance

Principles of basic risk assessment

Roles and responsibilities of

employees supervisors and managers in the organisation

safety representatives and committees

Safety signs and their meanings including signs for

personal protective equipment

emergency equipment

dangerous goods class signs

Sources of WHSOHS information within in the organisation with knowledge of external sources of WHSOHS information

Specific hazards such as sharps and radiation

Standard emergency signals alarms and required responses

Evidence Required

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

on becoming aware of an emergency conforming to established emergency response procedures for initial and followup action

accurately completing records

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

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

marine operations site where observation of personal safety and social responsibility 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 andor 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 andor

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 observing personal safety and social responsibility

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS 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


Range Statement

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.

Individual rights and responsibilities may include:

Avoiding and preventing harassment of others

Avoiding drug and alcohol abuse on board vessel

Implementing appropriate precautions to avoid contributing to the spread of AIDS and other communicable diseases

Maintaining appropriate standards of hygiene and cleanliness

Providing a good example to others as a responsible, fair, sympathetic, and equitable member of the shipboard team

Respecting the religious and cultural habits of crew members

Hazards may include:

Contact with chemicals and hazardous substances

Contaminants

Contact with electricity

Contact with plant and marine life

Dangerous organisms

Equipment operation and maintenance

Falls, trips and slips

Exposure to heat, cold and water

Hitting or being hit by stationary or moving objects

Immersion in water without a personal flotation device (PFD)

Ladders

Manual handling

Noise

Poor housekeeping and lack of deck space

Repetitive movements and awkward postures

Smoking and alcohol

Unventilated holds

Weather and water conditions

Working in confined spaces

Working with inappropriate clothing

Working with knives

Emergency situations may include:

Beaching with and without heavy surf

Chemical spills

Collisions

Disabled vessel

Electrocution

Falling or being dragged overboard

Fire

Flood

Grounding

Hull damage

Immersion in water

Injuries associated with dangerous organisms (such as bites, stings, poisoning)

Injuries associated with machines, vehicles, vessels, diving

Loss of rudder

Lost or fouled propeller

Rescue activities

Rough weather and heavy seas

Vessel capsize

WHS/OHS records may include:

Accident reports

Incident reports

Injury reports

Hazard reports