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. |
Authorities may include: | AMSA and their delegatesWorkplace and or industry health and safety committees |
Standards may include: | National Standard for the Administration of Marine Safety (NSAMS)NSCV/USL CodeWHS/OHS standards |
Legislation may include: | Government legislation and regulations relating to:environmental protectionmaritime international legislation/codes of behaviourMarine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National LawNavigation ActWHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice |
Commercial vessels may include: | Vessels identified as commercial vessels in national law |
Clients and stakeholders may include: | Classification societiesEnvironmental agencies/authoritiesGovernment bodiesInsurers and financiers LawyersOwners and operators of vessels and/or chartersPort authorities Salvage associations |
International and national conventions, laws and codes of practice may include: | International convention:collision regulationsload linesmaritime labour convention (MLC)MARPOLSOLASStandards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW)Relevant maritime legislation and regulationsRelevant WHS/OHS legislation and policies |
Types of marine surveyors may include: | Classification society (class) Government (statutory) Independent (private) Insurance company |
Purpose may include: | Damage or accident, survey or investigation assistanceFitness of vessel and/or crew for its purposeMLCVessel related surveys for: compass adjustmentradio surveys hull/machinery/safety equipmentload line |
Costs may include: | Associated costs such as travel, accommodation Conducting the surveyPreparation time for the surveyWriting the survey |
Constraints may include: | Geographical Inclement weather Legal TimeframesWHS/OHS risks |
Processes for collecting information may include: | Gathering relevant factsMaintaining case filesObservingObtaining linear measurementReviewing supporting documentation SamplingSpecimen collectionTaking photographs |
Communicating may include: | Active listeningConstructive feedbackControl of tone of voiceQuestioning to clarify and confirm understandingUsing language and concepts appropriate to the individualUsing open and enquiring questions Using positive, confident and cooperative languageVerbal and non-verbal language |
Tools and equipment may include: | Business technology, internet connection, sounding tapesCommunication equipmentDrill, hammer/welder’s hammer, draft survey hydrometer, screw driverEntry authorityHydrometer, thermometers, scraperLabels, plastic sampling bags, sampling equipmentMirror, small malletNotebookPersonal protective equipment (respirators, gloves, overalls, boots, hearing protection, goggles, masks)Recording equipment, Dictaphone, camera, mobile phone, pocket calculatorSatellite imagery, photographs Storage equipment/facilitiesTape measure/measuring wheel |
Survey documents may include: | ChecklistsGuidelinesRelevant legislation and extracts from standards |
Supporting documents may include: | Case files/incident reportsCertificates of survey, operation, registration Commercial documentation Deck and engine logsForms (such as application forms, notification forms)Nautical charts and publicationsNotices (such as seizure notice, infringement notice)Operating manuals and owner instructionsPlansPrevious surveysSafety management systemShip log books and other recordkeeping instruments Vessel stability bookVoyage details, stow plans and manifest |
Relevant personnel may include: | Crew Manager of private survey companyOwners or owner representatives of vessels and/or chartersPort authoritiesRepresentatives of: classification societiesgovernment law firmprotection and indemnity clubsSalvage associationsStevedoresWork colleagues |