Required Skills

Accurately interpret standards and guidelines and apply rules andor regulatory requirements to survey tasks

Carry out survey tasks in a logical sequence according to organisational operating procedures

Communicate effectively with a diverse range of clientsrepresentatives and staff

Conduct vessel history searches

Follow instructions regulations marine orders organisational operating procedures

Identify defects faults and corrosion to operational systems hull and superstructure safety and fire equipment

Operate technical and electronic equipment

Select and use suitable equipment including personal protection equipment

Use a range of communication techniques including

establishing rapport

listening

negotiating

probing

reflecting

resolving conflict

Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and people external to the organisation

Use business technology and common software programs

Work independently and unsupervised

Write reports

Required Knowledge

Applicable AustralianNew Zealand Standards ASNZS in particular

ASNZS Electrical installations

ASNZS Electrical installations verification guidelines

ASNZS ISO Quality Management Systems requirements

Certificates of operation and how they apply to the survey task in particular

assessment of seafarer eligibility

certificate of survey requirements

restrictions and endorsements

safety management system SMS requirements

International conventions and acts such as International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships MARPOL safety of life at sea SOLAS

International conventions for load lines

Legal requirements relating to recording information

Marine Safety Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law

National and international regulations International Maritime Organisation IMO Conventions and Codes including Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA Marine Orders

National Standard for Commercial Vessels NSCV relating to conducting periodic surveys and in particular

Part B General Requirements

Part E Operational Practices

National Standard for the Administration of Marine Safety NSAMS

Risk management principles and techniques

Role of surveyor in carrying out periodic statutory surveys

Stateterritory and local government legislation and regulations relating to

environmental protection

maritime regulations

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS 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

analysing planning and conducting a periodic survey for at least three different vessels and under different conditions

developing effective planning documents

communicating effectively with others as required

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 undertaking a periodic statutory survey 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 undertaking a periodic statutory survey

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

Survey regime may include:

Relevant regulatory requirements may include:

Variations may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Clients/representatives may include:

Survey schedule may include:

Vessel history and supporting documents may include:

Operational limits may include:

Survey tools and equipment may include:

Risks may include:

Legal requirements may include: