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Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant regulations codes and conventions related to business and legal requirements security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others on a vessel

Relevant OHampS legislation and policies

International and Australian regulatory requirements and company policies practices and procedures relating to

a

statutory certification

b

survey

c

vessel and port security

d

records

Regulations and associated measures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements including the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

Problems in maintaining compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea and appropriate action and solutions

Sources of reference and information on detailed survey and certification requirements

Systems and methods used for recording retrieving and storing information and their strengths and limitations

Procedures for maintaining the security and confidentiality of information

Mandatory knowledge and skills in first aid basic vessel and port security personal survival techniques firefighting and fire prevention required of all seafarers as required under the relevant maritime regulations

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to legislative requirements and measures to ensure the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

Work as a team with others on matters relevant to the legislative requirements and security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

Select and use appropriate communications equipment

Take appropriate initiatives related to the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations

Communicate effectively with others on matters related to the legislative requirements and security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems associated with legislative requirements and the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea and report security issues and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the legislative requirements and security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea and take appropriate action

Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Monitor vessel operations and maintenance procedures in terms of compliance with legislative requirements including measures to ensure the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

b

Identify and rectify noncompliance with legislative requirements and measures

c

Maintain required certification of shipboard items and equipment

d

Maintain documentation related to legislative requirements

e

Identify typical legislative compliance problems and take appropriate action

f

Communicate effectively with others on matters concerning legislative compliance

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistentlyapplies underpinning knowledge and skills when

monitoring compliance with regulations and measures to ensure the safety of life at sea

identifying and evaluating compliance problems and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to measures to ensure compliance with regulations

assessing operational capability of vessel and manoeuvring equipment

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of IMO STCW Code and AMSA Marine Orders

IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security ISPS Code

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

measures to ensure safety of life at sea

following onboard housekeeping processes

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify noncompliance with regulations on the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

participate in a range of role plays case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and measures for the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea andor

b

where appropriate assist in maintaining compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others at sea on board an operational vessel


Range Statement

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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with relevant Australian and/or international regulations and codes to ensure the safety of life at sea

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

significant judgement in monitoring compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Monitoring of compliance may be carried out

1

by day or night in both normal and emergency situations

2

under any possible conditions of weather and loading

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

c

Legislative and regulatory requirements may include

1

Commonwealth, State and Territory transport security and OH&S legislation

2

Port State/Territory legislation and regulations related to security and the safety of life at sea

3

International Safety Management (ISM) Code (where applicable)

IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

4

IMO SOLAS Convention

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

d

Measures to maintain the safety of life at sea may include:

1

training of officers and/or crew

2

regular conduct of lifesaving and firefighting drills

3

maintenance of lifesaving and firefighting equipment and survival craft

4

on-board hazard management identification and minimisation

5

establishment and maintenance of effective watchkeeping arrangements

6

maintenance of the seaworthiness of vessel and the serviceability of shipboard plant and equipment

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions (where relevant)

2

operational orders

3

relevant regulations, codes and conventions, including the IMO SOLAS Convention and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

4

Australian and international OH&S statutory regulations

5

vessel's log

6

company procedures

7

insurance documentation

8

vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures

9

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

10

relevant Australian and/or international standards

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

2

relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders

3

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

4

international conventions and Australian regulations on the protection of life at sea

5

IMO International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

6

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S, environmental and other legislation applicable to international and Australian vessels

7

regulatory requirements related to problems with marine pest risks, precautions, solutions and responsibilities

8

regulatory requirements of the Seacare Authority (where applicable)