Required Skills

Access data on marine investigations accidents and incidents from a variety of sources

Access relevant marine incident information and data

Analyse relevant workplace information and data

Carry out calculations such as vessel stability

Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation marine incident specialists and as required emergency services personnel

Conduct effective formal and informal meetings

Consult and negotiate with others to develop plans and to implement and monitor designated actions

Contribute to assessing resources needed to systematically manage marine incidents and where appropriate access these resources

Identify areas for improvement with the survey of marine incidents

Make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

Manage

incident and responsibilities of self and others

own tasks within a timeframe

Pay attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

Prepare reports for a range of target groups and stakeholders

Produce accurate information and data related to vessel crew andor marine environment

Use a range of communication media

Use basic measuring equipment including reading scales and dials applicable to selected hazards

Use language and literacy skills appropriate to task

Work independently and unsupervised

Required Knowledge

Characteristics mode of action and survey tasks for major and minor marine incidents

Concept of common law duty of care

Ethics related to professional practice

Formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

How the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing a marine incident for example

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

language literacy and numeracy

structure and organisation of workforce parttime casual and contract workers shift rosters geographical location

workers with specific needs

Internal and external sources of information and data

Language literacy and cultural profile of the work group

Legislative requirements for marine incident information and data and consultation

Marine incident causation for a range of different incidents including marine environment incidents

Methods of providing evidence of compliance with maritime legislation

Nature of workplace processes including work flow planning and control and hazards relevant to particular workplace vessel and vessel operations

Organisational policies and procedures

Other functional areas that impact on managing marine incidents

Principles and practices of continuity and validity of evidence retention for potential legal action

Requirements for

recordkeeping that addresses privacy maritime and other applicable legislation

reporting marine incidents under legislation organisational policy and procedures codes of practice including notification and reporting of incidents

Requirements under hazard specific legislation and codes of practice

Rights of marine safety inspectors

Roles and responsibilities of vessel employees and other stakeholders including agents and contractors

Standard industry controls for a range of hazards

Stateterritory and commonwealth maritime legislation acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and duty of care

WHSOHS requirements and safe work practices

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

communicating effectively with others as required

producing accurate and reliable information

effectively liaising with internal and external authoritiesagencies

providing high quality reports

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

industryapproved marine operations site where participating in investigating marine incidents 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 participating in investigating marine incidents

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

Relevant government agencies may include:

Stakeholders and interested parties may include:

Complexity may include:

Investigation team may include:

Barriers to investigation may include:

Conceptual basis for analysis may include:

Timeline of events may include:

Conditions and circumstances may include:

Target audience may include: