REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant legislation and policies to protect the marine environment

Effects on the marine environment of various possible pollution incidents

Typical pollution control problems and related measures to protect the marine environment

Certificates and other documents required by relevant Australian andor international legislation and conventions for the protection of the marine environment

Marine pests the ways vessels can inadvertently assist their spread and preventative measures and procedures to control them

Maritime communication techniques and processes for maintaining currency and validity of surveyed items and equipment

Features and operational characteristics of emission control equipment typically used on vessels

Operational requirements of water bilge waste pollution and recycling management processes on vessels as appropriate

Regulations for reporting incidents related to breaches of the statutory codes and measures for the protection of the marine environment

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 protection of the environment during vessel operations

Select and use appropriate communications equipment during environmental protection operations

Lead the crew on matters relevant to the protection of the environment during vessel operations

Take appropriate initiatives related to the protection of the environment during vessel operations

Interpret and apply practices and regulations for pollution control on a vessel

Communicate effectively with others on matters related to the protection of the environment during vessel operations

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems associated with the protection of the environment during vessel operations and report pollution and environmental issues and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the protection of the environment during vessel operations and take appropriate action

TDMMUB MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

TDMMU107B MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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

Maintain compliance with regulations for protection of the marine environment

b

Maintain currency and validity of all required certification and documentation concerning protection of the marine environment

c

Identify typical pollution control problems and take appropriate action

d

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

completing activities aimed at compliance with legislative requirements for protection of the marine environment

identifying and evaluating problems related to the aimed at compliance with legislative requirements for environmental protection and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to environmental protection measures

assessing compliance of vessel with legislative requirements for protection of the marine environment

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant regulatory requirements dealing with environmental protection

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions related to environmental protection

following onboard housekeeping processes

waste pollution and recycling management processes where relevant

d

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

TDMMUB MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

TDMMU107B MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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 performance in suitably simulated activities aimed at the protection of the marine environment covering a range of situations typically experienced on a vessel andor

b

contribute to measures to protect the marine environment on a vessel in an appropriate range of situations weather and loading conditions

VARIABLE

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Work must be carried out:

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Work is performed:

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Work involves:

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Vessel may include:

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Dangers to the marine environment may occur:

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Items and equipment to protect the marine environment may include:

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c

Items and equipment to protect the marine environment may include:

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ballast management equipment

d

Measures to protect the marine environment may include:

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e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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