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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Access and interpret information on relevant Australian legislation and codes, including the NSCV/USL Code

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Applicable State and Territory maritime regulations

Specific regulations applicable to the operation of small vessels in relation to

a

safety management systems

b

seaworthiness and unsafe vessels

c

OHampS

d

security on coastal vessels and Australian port facilities

e

operational documentation

f

safety of navigation

g

safety crewing

h

search and rescue operations

i

fishing regulations

j

pollution of the marine environment

k

penalties for breaches of legislative requirements

Legal certification requirements for a small vessel engaged on coastal voyages

Procedures for conducting a survey of a vessel in accordance with the requirements of the relevant maritime authority

Procedures for monitoring compliance with relevant maritime regulations

Action that must be taken if noncompliance with applicable maritime regulations is identified

Statutory company and vessel requirements for the carriage of documentation

Requirements for records that must be maintained and reports that must be made under applicable maritime regulations

Collision regulations relevant to a domestic Australian vessel

TDMMFC APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICESWHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTALVESSEL

TDMMF3207C APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICESWHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTALVESSEL

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 on coastal vessels

Work as a team with others on matters relevant to the security and safety of crew passengers and others

Select and use appropriate communications equipment

Take appropriate initiatives related to the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others on coastal vessels

Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations

Communicate effectively with others on matters related to the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others on coastal vessels

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems associated with the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others on coastal vessels and report security issues and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the security and safety of the life of crew passengers and others on coastal vessels and take appropriate action

Evidence Required

TDMMFC APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICESWHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTALVESSEL

TDMMF3207C APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICESWHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTALVESSEL

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

Access and interpret information on applicable maritime regulations

b

Apply legal requirements to vessel operation security and maintenance

c

Ensure that others comply with legal requirements through training instruction advice and assessment

d

Maintain survey items and prepare appropriately for surveys

e

Monitor and control compliance of vessel operations and maintenance with applicable maritime regulations

f

Identify problems with compliance with applicable maritime regulations and initiate appropriate reports and remedial action

g

Keep records of vessels operations security and maintenance activities in compliance with applicable maritime regulations

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

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

accessing and interpreting information on applicable maritime regulations

applying legal requirements to vessel operation security and maintenance

monitoring and controlling compliance with applicable maritime regulations

keeping required records of vessels operations and maintenance activities in compliance with applicable maritime regulations

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

applicable maritime regulations

OHampS and hazard prevention policies and procedures

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify any noncompliance with applicable maritime regulations

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

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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

demonstrate through appropriate assignments role plays and case studies and appropriately simulated maritime situations and case studies the required knowledge and skills to access interpret and apply information on regulations relevant to small commercial vessels engaged on coastal voyages andor

b

access interpret and apply information on regulations during work on board an operational small commercial vessel


Range Statement

TDMMF3207C APPLY DOMESTIC REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICESWHEN OPERATING A SMALL COASTALVESSEL

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 the relevant maritime regulations.

b.

Work is performed:

1

within a defined range of operations and routine procedures, with responsibility for own outputs and some responsibility for others in the achievement of compliance with the applicable operational, safety and security regulations.

c.

Work involves:

1

It involves the monitoring and controlling compliance of a vessel's operational and maintenance procedures in relation to applicable maritime regulations.

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any small commercial vessel operating within regulatory limits

b

Compliance with relevant Australian maritime legislation, codes and NSCV must be maintained:

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

6

while in port

7

while moored or at anchor

c

Types of records include:

1

operational records

2

maintenance records

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VARIABLE

SCOPE

c

Types of records include:

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3

personnel matters

4

safety incident reports

d

Recording systems may include:

1

computers

2

manual methods

3

shipboard recording devices

e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

relevant statutory certification

2

crew lists and qualifications

3

vessel's log

4

safety management system

5

fishing records

6

statutory records

7

relevant maritime regulations

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of the State/Territories maritime and fishing regulations, NSCV and USL Code applicable to small commercial coastal vessels

2

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

3

the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, as it as applies to Australian coastal vessels and ports.

4

relevant Australian and State and Territory pollution control requirements

5

SOLAS Convention

6

relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S and other legislation

7

relevant Australian standards