Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARF023 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply safe work practices in a marina

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARF023 - Apply safe work practices in a marina
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply safe work practices according to the organisation’s work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures, within the context of a small work team.This unit applies to individuals working in a marina who have a key role in monitoring and maintaining workplace safety.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in a fully operational marina or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions where safe work practices can be applied.

Resources for assessment include:

dedicated tools and equipment, materials and parts currently used in industry

protective clothing and equipment including:

foot protection/boots

personal safety devices

head protection/helmet

hand protection/gloves

radiant heat protection/coat

information and documentation including:

relevant organisational policies and workplace procedures, relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, licensing requirements and standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field F – Operational Quality and Safety
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify WHS/OHS policy and procedures
  • Relevant WHS/OHS legislation, policy and workplace procedures are accessed, reviewed and clarified as necessary
  • WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined
  • Records are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and WHS/OHS legislative requirements
       
Element: Identify hazards in the workplace
  • Actual and potential hazards are identified and steps to minimise associated risks using hierarchy of controls are applied
  • Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are reported according to workplace policy and procedures
       
Element: Follow safe work practices
  • Resources and equipment required in emergency operations are identified, selected and made ready according to workplace procedures
  • Personal protective clothing and/or equipment is identified, used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation
  • Hazardous materials and substances are identified and handled according to workplace procedures
  • Safety signs/symbols are identified and followed according to instruction
  • Safe manual handling techniques are used and all work is carried out safely, according to workplace policy and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify WHS/OHS policy and procedures

1.1

Relevant WHS/OHS legislation, policy and workplace procedures are accessed, reviewed and clarified as necessary

1.2

WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined

1.3

Records are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and WHS/OHS legislative requirements

2

Identify hazards in the workplace

2.1

Actual and potential hazards are identified and steps to minimise associated risks using hierarchy of controls are applied

2.2

Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are reported according to workplace policy and procedures

3

Follow safe work practices

3.1

Resources and equipment required in emergency operations are identified, selected and made ready according to workplace procedures

3.2

Personal protective clothing and/or equipment is identified, used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

3.4

Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation

3.5

Hazardous materials and substances are identified and handled according to workplace procedures

3.6

Safety signs/symbols are identified and followed according to instruction

3.7

Safe manual handling techniques are used and all work is carried out safely, according to workplace policy and procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices

communicating with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities

completing required WHS/OHS documentation

identifying hazards in the marina and steps required to minimise risks using hierarchy of controls

identifying inadequacies and making recommendations to address these inadequacies

liaising with relevant personnel to monitor the impact of policies and procedures on safe work practices

monitoring incidents and hazards

reading and analysing WHS/OHS legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

importance of WHS/OHS in the workplace

hazards and steps to minimise associated risks using hierarchy of controls

organisational policies and workplace procedures relating to WHS/OHS, hazard management, emergencies, evacuation, incident investigation and reporting

persons responsible for WHS/OHS in the workplace

principles and practices of effective WHS/OHS management to enable effective implementation of organisational policies and procedures

procedures for dealing with hazards

accident or incident reporting and investigation

containment of spills

evacuation

first aid

reporting procedures for unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify WHS/OHS policy and procedures

1.1

Relevant WHS/OHS legislation, policy and workplace procedures are accessed, reviewed and clarified as necessary

1.2

WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined

1.3

Records are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and WHS/OHS legislative requirements

2

Identify hazards in the workplace

2.1

Actual and potential hazards are identified and steps to minimise associated risks using hierarchy of controls are applied

2.2

Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are reported according to workplace policy and procedures

3

Follow safe work practices

3.1

Resources and equipment required in emergency operations are identified, selected and made ready according to workplace procedures

3.2

Personal protective clothing and/or equipment is identified, used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

3.4

Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation

3.5

Hazardous materials and substances are identified and handled according to workplace procedures

3.6

Safety signs/symbols are identified and followed according to instruction

3.7

Safe manual handling techniques are used and all work is carried out safely, according to workplace policy and procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Hazards include one or more of the following:

accidents

adverse weather

bomb scares and violent incidents

chemical or fuel spills

fires and explosions

paint thinners in a boatyard

rubbish on docks

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant WHS/OHS legislation, policy and workplace procedures are accessed, reviewed and clarified as necessary 
WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined 
Records are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and WHS/OHS legislative requirements 
Actual and potential hazards are identified and steps to minimise associated risks using hierarchy of controls are applied 
Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are reported according to workplace policy and procedures 
Resources and equipment required in emergency operations are identified, selected and made ready according to workplace procedures 
Personal protective clothing and/or equipment is identified, used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures 
Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation 
Hazardous materials and substances are identified and handled according to workplace procedures 
Safety signs/symbols are identified and followed according to instruction 
Safe manual handling techniques are used and all work is carried out safely, according to workplace policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MARF023 - Apply safe work practices in a marina
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MARF023 - Apply safe work practices in a marina

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