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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain operational records
  2. Undertake work according to organisational and legislative requirements

Required Skills

Required skills

communicating to advise others on legitimacy of operations and to report noncompliance of personnel

demonstrating initiative and enterprise to identify and respond to situations of potential noncompliance

using problem solving skills to select remedial action appropriate to level of responsibility to ensure

maintaining clear and accurate records

organising to

prepare records for timely distribution

store records in a logical manner that facilitates access and disposal

selfmanagement to ensure timely monitoring recording and reporting of information

using recording instruments and charts

using technology to maintain store and distribute records

Literacy skills used for

filling out correcting and checking the accuracy of records

interpreting enterprise procedures

Numeracy skills used for

completing numerical requirements of forms

Required knowledge

content of relevant regulations to a level sufficient to meet assigned work responsibilities

entitlement or authorisations to view records

importance of maintaining accurate records

legislation pertaining to the operation of the vessel to the extent that it covers enterprise procedures

organisational procedures for dealing with noncompliance

personal and corporate penalties for noncompliance

principles of record keeping

procedures for monitoring and disposal of pollutants at sea and by other methods including what can and cannot be discharged at sea

Evidence Required

Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace andor training program The following components provide information to assist this purpose

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in t his unit

Assessment must confirm for the candidates area of responsibility the ability to

advise others on noncompliance

distribute records

ensure others comply with regulations

identify problems and remedial action to be taken

maintain procedures and routines

produce a range of records

respond to potential noncompliance

store and secure records

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

enterprise procedures relating to legislative requirements

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships MARPOL regulations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

examples of applicable regulations

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

demonstration

project work or scenario based

written or oral shortanswer testing

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification


Range Statement

The range of variables places the competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The range of variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole. The following variables may be present.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine, Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

correct marketing names and labelling

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences

food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody

health and welfare of aquatic animals

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea, pollution control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

clean, uncluttered, hygienic workplace

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

applying animal welfare ethics and procedures

controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

controlling weeds, pests, predators and diseases, and stock health maintenance

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

maintaining biodiversity by sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

preventing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing energy use

reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas

reducing use of non-renewable resources

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

undertaking facility quarantine, biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material

using and recycling of water, and maintaining water quality.

PPE may include.

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering

hard hat or protective head covering

hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)

insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective eyewear, glasses and face mask

protective hair, beard and boot covers

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

respirator or face mask

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).

Records may be:

for personal production and maintenance covering own areas of responsibility during duty periods

required by:

legislation

enterprise procedures

line management

good practice

kept by:

computer

manual methods

recording devices

for recording:

routine activities

unusual or hazardous occurrences

incidents affecting the safe prosecution and concerns of the voyage.

Responsibility may include:

covering the areas for which the job holder is directly responsible

offering advice to others

actions of crew

actions of contractors

use and maintenance of equipment.

Advice may be:

given on request

given on own instigation.