REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant sections of maritime regulations codes and conventions related to the watchkeeper responsibilities on tankers and gas carriers

Relevant OHampS legislation and policies

The general layout of tankers including related regulatory requirements

The terminology relating to the structure capacities and operations of various types of tankers and gas carriers

The features and characteristics of various types of tanker cargoes including

a

the physical properties of oil chemicals and gases carried in bulk

b

the relationship between vapour pressure and temperature

c

the influence of pressure on boiling temperature

d

e

diffusion

f

partial pressure

g

flammability limits

h

flashpoint

i

autoignition temperature

j

practical significance of flashpoint and lower flammable limit

k

types of electrostatic charge generation

Basic principles of chemistry as they relate to tanker operations including

a

chemical symbols and structures

b

elements of the chemistry of acids

c

elements of the chemistry of bases

d

Hazards associated with the carriage of bulk liquids and gases including

a

principles and basic concepts of toxicity including toxicity limits acute and chronic effects of toxicity and systemic poisons and irritants

b

explosion and flammability hazards including flammability limits and sources of ignition and explosion

c

health hazards including the danger of skin contact inhalation and ingestion

d

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e

harmful properties of cargo carried

f

accidents to personnel and associated first aid dos and donts

Hazards to environment including

a

the effect on human and marine life from the release of oil chemicals or gases

b

effect of specific gravity and solubility

c

danger from vapour cloud drift

d

Reactivity hazards including

a

self reaction

b

polymerisation

c

effect of temperature

d

e

reaction with air water and other chemicals

Corrosion hazards including

a

dangers to personnel

b

attacks on constructional materials

c

effects of concentration and evolution of hydrogen

d

Hazard control procedures on tankers and gas carriers including

a

tank cleaning

b

inerting

c

water padding

d

e

antistatic measures

f

ventilation

g

cargo compatibility and segregation

h

cargo inhibition and the importance of compatibility of materials

The functions and processes for the calibration of various types of measuring instruments and equipment used to test environments on tankers and gas carriers

Procedures for the safe use of protective clothing and equipment

Procedures for the use of tanker evacuating equipment and rescue and escape equipment

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Procedures to be followed to prevent air and water pollution

Actions to be taken in the event of spillage including

a

immediately reporting all relevant information to the appropriate officials when a spill is detected or a malfunction has occurred which poses a risk of a spill

b

promptly notifying the shorebased response personnel

c

properly implementing shipboard spill containment procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with other personnel on matters related to watchkeeping duties on various types of tankers and gas carriers

Interpret and follow regulations instructions and procedures when carrying out watchkeeping duties on various types of tankers and gas carriers

Interpret and apply a knowledge of tanker layouts tanker cargo features characteristics and hazards and related hazard prevention strategies to watchkeeping duties on various types of tankers and gas carriers

Read and interpret material safety data sheets

Read and interpret specifications equipment drawings operational manuals and electrical circuit diagrams

Communicate with multilingual crew where applicable using established techniques

Prepare reports on matters related to watchkeeping duties on various types of tankers and gas carriers

Analyse and interpret relevant workplace data on tankers and gas carriers for example incident and environmental monitoring to identification of hazards and assessment of safety risks

Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel when keeping watch on various types of tankers and gas carriers

Recognise problems and hazards that can arise when managing workplace safety on a tanker and take appropriate remedial action and initiate appropriate solutions

Plan and organise the resources needed to establish and maintain safety management systems on a tanker or gas carrier within the limits of responsibility of a watchkeeper including appropriate risk control measures

Adapt to different tankers and gas carriers instrumentation equipment and systems and related standard operating procedures

Select and use tools and equipment required when carrying out watchkeeping duties on various types of tankers and gas carriers

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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

Recognise tanker types and apply information on tanker structures and layouts to watchkeeping functions

b

Identify the features characteristics and hazards of tanker cargoes

c

Apply hazard control procedures on tankers

d

e

Take appropriate measures to prevent pollution from tankers and gas carriers

f

Communicate effectively with others during watchkeeping operations on a tanker or gas carrier

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

recognising tanker types and applying information on tanker structures and layouts to watchkeeping functions

identifying the features characteristics and hazards of tanker cargoes

applying hazard control procedures on tankers

using appropriate safety equipment and ensuring the protection of personnel on board tankers

taking appropriate measures to prevent pollution from tankers and gas carriers

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

standard operating procedures and work instructions

d

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

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 tanker or gas carrier

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 apply basic industry and regulatory requirements during watchkeeping operations on tankers and gas carriers andor

b

apply basic industry and regulatory requirements during watchkeeping operations on an operational tanker or gas carrier

VARIABLE

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

c.

Work involves:

1

a

Vessel may include:

1

b

Watchkeeping functions may be carried out:

1

2

3

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c

Tankers may include:

1

2

3

VARIABLE

d

Hazards on tankers include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

e

Hazard control procedures include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

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f

Actions to be taken in the event of spillage include:

1

2

3

g

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

VARIABLE

g

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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10

notices and instructions of relevant maritime authorities

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h

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

2

3

4

5

6