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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Take command
  2. Manage operations
  3. Apply task and workload management
  4. Support and participate in development activities
  5. Communicate objectives and required standards
  6. Provide leadership to crew and individuals
  7. Make effective decisions

Range Statement

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

Information management system includes one or more of the following:

data receival

procedures and protocols

recording

recording and documenting incidents

security and authority assignment

storage and despatch modes

types of technology – electronic data exchange devices

Relevant personnel includes one or more of the following:

crew supervisors

masters of other vessels

senior crew members

senior management

union or employee representatives

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) committee/s and other people with specialist responsibilities

Contingency plans include one or more of the following:

allocating functions or tasks

recycling and re-using materials

risk identification, assessment and management processes

strategies for reducing costs, wastage, stock or consumables

Resource acquisition includes one or more of the following:

current and projected human, physical and financial resources

goods and services to be purchased and ordered

stock requirements and requisitions

Performance expectations include one or more of the following:

documented KPIs developed by Master for:

individuals

individuals and crew

informal KPIs developed by Master for:

individuals

individuals and crew

Potential and current issues and problems include one or more of the following:

appeals against formal decisions such as assessments

bullying

discrimination and harassment

disputes between individuals or parties

grievances

injury rehabilitation

perceived or actual issues relating to work:

roles, job design and allocation of duties

performance of self and others

prejudice or racial vilification

promotions

stress or personal problems

Development opportunities include one or more of the following:

career pathways

coaching

external study

formal course participation

induction

in-house training programs

job rotation

mentoring

on-the-job training

Team-building strategies include:

clarifying ground rules and behavioural expectations

defining and clarifying objectives and work area plans

ensuring input into the review of the safety management system (SMS) is encouraged

fostering creativity

offering constructive feedback

recognising achievements

strengthening communications processes

Consultative methods include one or more of the following:

email/intranet communications, newsletters or other processes and devices that ensure all employees have the opportunity to contribute to team and individual operational plans

mechanisms used to provide feedback to work team in relation to outcomes of consultation

meetings, interviews, brainstorming sessions


Performance Evidence

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

applying decision-making techniques including situation and risk assessment, identifying and generating options, selecting a course of action and evaluating outcome effectiveness

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

applying effective resource management including allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources; effective communication on board and ashore; decisions reflecting consideration of team experiences; assertiveness and leadership; obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

applying task and workload management including planning and coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints, and prioritisation

assessing current competence, capabilities and operational requirements to determine training objectives and activities

developing, implementing and overseeing standard operating procedures

giving and receiving communication clearly and unambiguously

informing crew of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individual concerned.


Knowledge Evidence

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

decision-making techniques

key performance indicators (KPIs) as measures for monitoring or evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of a system, which may be used to demonstrate accountability and to identify areas for improvements

organisational safety management system requirements

relevant international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation

shipboard personnel management and training

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.