This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the operations of a commercial ocean-going vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations. It includes administration of vessel stability, cargo operations and planned maintenance system in compliance with Australian and international regulations and guidelines, protection of the marine environment and the safety of the vessel and people on board.

This unit applies to people who work in the maritime industry as Master or Chief Mate on a vessel of up to 500 gross tonnage (GT) or as a Watchkeeper on a vessel up to 3000 GT or as Master or Chief Mate on vessels up to 3000 GT operating in near coastal waters.

The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95 and Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act 2012.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

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

carrying out operational management of vessel while underway, when berthed or moored, when slipped or in dry dock, during routine or unplanned events

communicating effectively with other personnel when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

communicating with multilingual crew using established techniques

complying with relevant maritime regulations

identifying problems that can occur when managing operations and maintenance of vessel and initiating appropriate action

interpreting and following all safety management procedures and precautions when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

interpreting and monitoring application procedures for managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

monitoring selection and use of publications, materials, tools and other equipment involved in managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

preparing appropriate reports on outcomes of inspection and maintenance activities

providing leadership to other shipboard personnel when managing operations and maintenance of vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

reading and interpreting:

safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS

vessel and machinery specifications, gross and net tonnage, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications, and electrical and control circuit diagrams

recognising and adapting appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

taking appropriate precautions to prevent pollution of marine environment

taking prompt action to report and/or rectify operational and maintenance problems.

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

applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice

documents and records, including:

relevant maritime regulations

company maintenance procedures

instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to operations and maintenance of vessels

maintenance schedules and records

vessel and equipment manufacturer instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

stability and cargo documents pertaining to vessel limited by tonnage or near coastal operations

maintenance records that must be kept on vessel to meet requirements of company and regulatory authorities

nature and causes of corrosion of marine surfaces and structures, and available methods for its control

operational management and maintenance:

routine maintenance inspections

administering repairs of minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces and managing preparation of marine surfaces prior to application of prescribed marine coating

identifying deterioration of vessel structure and fittings

identifying faulty equipment or fittings and arranging for repair or replacement

managing application of lubricants to moving parts of vessel equipment

managing vessel stability both normal and adverse operational conditions

managing vessel cargo operation procedures

principal features of structure of vessel, with a basic understanding of properties and application of materials used in vessel construction

procedures for:

checking and inspecting vessel stability during a range of operational conditions, including loading and discharging of cargo as part of routine procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements and established safety rules and regulations

initiating and coordinating repair and/or replacement procedures on board vessels

publications, tools and equipment required for operational management and maintenance:

cargo and stability calculators and publications

electric and pneumatic power tools such as grinders, sanders, drills and hand tools, including chipping hammers and scrapers

marine preservative finish application equipment such as brushes, spay guns, rollers and greasing and lubrication tools

rinsing and storing equipment

protective clothing and equipment (eye and ear protection, safety boots, dust and fume masks)

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control legislation and policies

safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to inspection and maintenance operations

slipping and docking procedures suitable for various types of hull forms, including communication techniques used

typical problems relating to slipping and maintaining vessels and appropriate action and solutions.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Not applicable.

D – Administration and Human Resources