REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant legislation codes of practice policies and procedures to protect the marine environment

Effects on the marine environment of various possible pollution incidents

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

Operational characteristics of emission control equipment used on various types and sizes of vessels

Operational requirements of water bilge waste pollution and recycling management processes used on various types and sizes of vessels

Requirements under Australian andor international legislation and conventions 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

Work as a team with others on matters related to the environmental protection 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 environmental protection

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

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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

Maintain compliance with regulations for protection of the marine environment

b

Implement preventative and remedial antipollution procedures as per relevant regulations and procedures

c

Identify typical pollution control problems and take appropriate action

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Maintain all records concerning antipollution measures and breaches of antipollution regulations

e

Communicate effectively with others concerning measures to protect the marine environment

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 relevant regulatory requirements for protection of the marine environment

identifying and evaluating problems related to relevant regulations for environmental protection and determining appropriate courses of action

following antipollution procedures

assessing compliance of vessel with relevant regulatory 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

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify breaches of environmental protection 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

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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 an appropriate range of situations 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

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

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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 equipmentchecked as partof anti-pollution measures include:

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Items and equipmentchecked as partof anti-pollution measures include:

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ballast management equipment

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Preventative measures to protect the marine environment may include:

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Documentation and recordsmay include

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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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MARPOL Convention

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