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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop plansfor general and specific vessel operations

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant maritime regulations

Relevant OHampS legislation and policies

Role of a vessels master including duties obligations and commercial and legal responsibilities under national and international laws and conventions

Requirements related to state port control

Requirements related to a vessels documentation certification and survey

Contracts of carriage marine insurance salvage and towage

National administrative procedures for accident investigation and vessel and port security

Procedures relating to customs quarantine and immigration clearance

Equal employment policies and regulations

Safety management system for the vessel

Relevant industrial award requirements as they relate to shipboard personnel responsibilities obligations and entitlements

General principles of integrated vessel and bridge management

Procedures for planning implementing and monitoring goals and performance requirements for vessel operations and emergencies

Relevant OHampS and marine pollution control legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

Requirements of relevant maritime authorities for safety management systems

The aims objectives advantages and disadvantages of the vessels safety management system

General provisions for the development and monitoring of a vessels safety management system

Procedures for obtaining a safety management certificate and undergoing subsequent audits to maintain it

Procedures for the collection compiling analysing and reporting on safety incidents and casualties on board a vessel including the format and characteristics of a good safety incident report

Established marine resource management procedures and practice

Methods of identifying problems in services to other departments or in procedures and systems

Techniques for evaluating and seeking alternatives for improvement of shipboard operational and emergency procedures and systems

Methods for the motivation of shipboard personnel

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Principles of effective leadership and teamwork

Competency requirements for typical shipboard operations

Training and competency assessment techniques and options suitable for shipboard personnel

Techniques for the setting of performance standards and the evaluation of performance of shipboard personnel

Methods for evaluating the efficacy of shipboard training drills and competency assessment

Maritime communication techniques including barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them

Training Packages and competency standards relevant to shipboard personnel

Conflict resolution and mediation strategies and techniques

Regulatory requirements for shipboard drills

Human resource management problems and appropriate action and solutions

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REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Recognise and interpret nonverbal communication

Interpret and apply information on contracts of carriage marine insurance salvage and towage

Interpret and apply National administrative procedures for accident investigation and vessel and port security

Interpret and apply procedures relating to customs quarantine and immigration clearance

Interpret and apply labourrelated regulations

Use management skills effectively

Plan implement and monitor the masters duties obligations commercial and legal responsibilities under national and international laws and conventions

Plan implement and monitor requirements related to state port control

Plan implement and monitor requirements related to a vessels documentation certification and survey

Plan implement and monitor goals and performance requirements for vessel operations and for emergencies

Conduct management meetings

Demonstrate effective leadership of officers and crew

Establish and develop dynamic groups and teams on board a vessel

Motivate shipboard personnel

Investigate and arbitrate shipboard conflicts

Promote correct safety management on board vessels

Maintain a vessels security

Follow the correct procedures for obtaining a Safety Management Certificate

Coordinate an audit to maintain a Safety Management Certificate

Plan implement and monitor OHampS procedures and practices

Plan organise and promote shipboard training programs

Organise training evaluation processes

Analyse and compile operational and voyage data and prepare reports

Investigate analyse and compile casualty data and prepare related reports

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 inthis unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Identify and fulfil the masters duties obligations commercial and legal responsibilities under national and international laws and conventions

b

Identify and implement the requirements related to state port control

c

Identify and implement the requirements related to a vessels documentation certification and survey

d

Analyse and implement the requirements of contracts of carriage marine insurance salvage and towage obligations

e

Monitor and control National administrative procedures for accident investigation and vessel and port security

f

Monitor and implement procedures relating to customs quarantine and immigration clearance

g

Develop and implement plans for general and specific vessel operations

h

Develop and implement the vessels safety management system

i

Monitor and control vessel expenditure

j

Monitor and control vessels physical resources

k

Analyse and compile voyage data

l

Develop and implement a human resource management plan for a vessel

m

Allocate duties to officers and crew

n

Set and monitor human resource performance and competency requirements for vessel operations

o

Motivate shipboard personnel

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Identify and resolve shipboard conflicts

q

Organise and evaluate training drills and assessment activities

r

Identify human resource management problems and take appropriate action

s

Communicate effectively with others as part of human resource management

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

identifying and implementing the masters duties obligations commercial and legal responsibilities under national and international laws and conventions

identifying and implementing the requirements related to state port control

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

identifying and implementing the requirements related to a vessels documentation certification and survey

analysing and implementing the requirements of contracts of carriage marine insurance salvage and towage obligations

monitoring and controlling national administrative procedures for accident investigation and vessel and port security

monitoring and implementing procedures relating to customs quarantine and immigration clearance

developing and implementing plans for vessel operations

developing and implementing the vessels safety management system

monitoring and controlling vessel expenditure

monitoring and controlling vessels physical resources

analysing and compiling operational and voyage data

carrying out human resource management functions on board a vessel

identifying and evaluating human resource management problems and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to human resource management plans policies and procedures

applying equal employment and safety requirements when developing and implementing human resource management plans

resolving shipboard conflicts

assessing performance of shipboard personnel

evaluating the efficacy of training drills and assessment activities

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant maritime regulations

vessels safety management system and related procedures

equal employment and OHampS regulations policies and procedures

standard operating procedures and work instructions

relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the use of machinery

shipboard training drill and assessment procedures

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify management problems in accordance with established procedures

continued

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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

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

Relevant publications conventions procedures and documentation used 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 effectively manage the administration of an oceangoing vessel and its personnel andor

b

assist in managing the administration of an operational oceangoing commercial vessel and its personnel


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 mandatory rules and regulations and IMO Conventions and Codes, including the relevant sections of the AMSA Marine Orders and ensuring that applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by IMO, the classification societies and maritime industry organisations are taken into account

b.

Work is performed:

1

In position of management on a vessel under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of a significant range of legal, business and management principles across a wide and often unpredictable variety of operational contexts. Contribution to the development and implementation of a broad operations and resources management plan and a safety management system consistent with regulatory requirements and the operational needs of the vessel is required

d.

Work requires:

1

significant judgement in planning, management and leadership functions related to operational, commercial, financial, resource and safety management of a vessel is required. This includes management and control of a vessel's business and legal requirements, personnel, finances and physical resources, analysis of situations and related decision making

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

a vessel of less than 500 gross tonnage operating in international waters

2

a vessel of less than 3,000 GT operating in near coastal waters

b

Shipboard administration and management may include:

1

developing and monitoring plans for general and specific operations on board the vessel

2

establishing and monitoring performance standards for vessel operations

3

developing and monitoring the implementation of the vessel's safety management system

4

investigating and reporting upon safety incidents and emergencies

5

developing and implementing vessel's emergency procedures and contingency plans

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SCOPE

b

Shipboard administration and management may include:

(continued)

6

developing and implementing procedures for the monitoring and control of expenditure

7

developing and implementing procedures for the monitoring and control of plant, equipment and physical resources

8

collecting and compiling voyage data and preparing voyage reports

9

carrying out business and commercial administration

10

managing vessel security

11

ensuring compliance with national and international legal obligations

12

managing customs, quarantine and immigration clearance

c

Vessel's operations may include:

1

navigation

2

cargo handling and care

3

berthing and unberthing

4

mooring operations

5

slipping operations

6

engine room operations and maintenance

7

bridge operations

8

radio operations

9

personnel training

10

safety/emergency drills

11

deck operations and maintenance

12

emergency and damage control operations

13

pollution control operations

14

catering operations

15

passenger service operations

16

commercial operations (Australian and international regulations and conventions)

17

state port control

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SCOPE

d

Laws and regulations pertaining to vessel's operations and contingencies may relate to:

1

operational safety (Australian regulations and IMO conventions)

2

marine pollution (Australian laws and IMO conventions)

3

immigration

4

customs and quarantine

5

security and anti-terrorism

6

stowaways and refugees

7

wrecks, salvage and towage

8

deaths and disappearances

9

agency

10

drugs

11

smuggling and piracy

e

Legal issues relevant to a master's responsibilitymay include:

1

functions and responsibilities of the master, vessel owner and charterer in various types of charters and contracts of carriage

2

vessel owner's obligation of reasonable dispatch

3

lay time, demurrage and dispatch

4

functions of a bill of lading

5

characteristics of a contract of carriage

6

international conventions relating to liability of a sea carrier

f

Legal issues relevant to a master's responsibilitymay include:

7

salvage and towage contracts

8

tort liability

9

legal principles of pilotage

10

insurance arrangements

11

vessel registration requirements

12

investigations and courts of marine inquiry

g

Vessel's physical resources may include:

1

documents and certification

2

engine room propulsion plant and equipment and related auxiliary systems

3

tools and maintenance equipment

4

vessel's structures and fittings

5

bridge equipment and resources

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g

Vessel's physical resources may include:

(continued)

6

vessel's deck equipment, fittings and related systems

7

navigation charts, marine publications, manufacturer's manuals and other reference documentation

8

radio equipment and facilities

9

catering equipment and facilities

accommodation equipment and facilities

h

Human resource management responsibilities may include:

1

development of human resource management plans for the vessel

2

establishment of performance standards for vessel operations

3

establishment of competency standards for officers and crew on board a vessel

4

evaluation of competency of officers and crew and the initiation of appropriate action to maintain competency

5

allocation of duties to officers and crew

6

motivation of shipboard personnel

7

monitoring of performance of officers and crew

8

organisation of required training, shipboard drills and assessment

9

investigation and arbitration of shipboard conflicts

10

implementation of equal employment policies

i

Training may include:

1

on-board group training activities

2

on-board individual instruction

3

shore-based training for shipboard personnel

4

distance learning for shipboard personnel

5

shipboard drills required by regulations or company policies

j

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

documents and contracts relating to the vessel's commercial operation

2

safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

3

operational orders

4

relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory marine regulations

5

relevant sections of Marine Orders and the Navigation Act

6

vessel's log

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j

Documentation and recordsmay include:

(continued)

7

company's management procedures

8

vessel's general and specific operational and contingency plans

9

vessel's emergency procedures

10

vessel's plant and equipment inventory

11

vessel's survey requirements

12

vessel's accrual accounting and financial procedures

13

vessel's budget

14

voyage reporting procedures

15

company human resource procedures and policies

16

Record of Service Books

17

ROPES and TAGS books

18

relevant Australian Training Packages and competency standards

19

industrial award requirements

20

company human resource procedures and policies

21

equal employment policies and regulations

k

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory marine regulations

2

relevant sections of Marine Orders and the Navigation Act

3

relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

4

Australian equal employment legislation and related policies