Required Skills

Allocate assign and prioritise resources

Apply

decisionmaking techniques

assertiveness and leadership

Communicate

effectively on board and ashore

with other ships coast stations and VTS centres

to perform officer duties which may include communicating with a multilingual crew

Ensure that communications are clear and understood

Use and understand the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases IMOSMCP

Required Knowledge

Allocation assignment and prioritisation of resources

Assertiveness and leadership including motivation

Communication techniques and strategies

Decisionmaking techniques

Effective communication on board and ashore

English language to

communicate with other ships coast stations and VTS centres

perform officers duties which may include communicating with a multilingual crew

Principles and techniques involved in

performance management systems

assertiveness leadership motivation

teamwork

Risk management as the process of identifying potential negative events and developing plans to mitigate or minimise the likelihood of the negative event occurring andor the consequences if it does occur

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

sharing an accurate understanding of current and predicted vessel status operational status and external environment with necessary crew members

demonstrating effective leadership behaviour and teamwork techniques

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

simulated situation where providing leadership to a crew including motivation and teamwork can be demonstrated

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 providing leadership to a crew

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

Performance expectations may include:

Development plan may include:

Potential and current issues and problems may include:

Learning and development opportunities may include:

Interpersonal skills and communication techniques may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Barriers to effective cross-cultural communication may include:

Teamwork may include:

Organisational goals may include:

Leadership and guidance strategies may include: