Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats.
This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.
This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Contribute to enhancing security through heightened awareness | 1.1 | Legislative and organisational requirements related to maintaining security of a vessel are identified and followed |
1.2 | Organisational security procedures are identified and followed | ||
1.3 | Duty of care requirements are ascertained and complied with | ||
1.4 | Need for and methods of, maintaining security awareness and vigilance, are appreciated | ||
1.5 | Own role and responsibilities are recognised | ||
1.6 | Role of designated personnel for security response is ascertained | ||
1.7 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are recognised and complied with | ||
2 | Recognise potential security threats | 2.1 | Potential security threats relating to a vessel are identified |
2.2 | Procedures for monitoring security of a vessel are recognised | ||
2.3 | Factors with increased security risk are identified | ||
2.4 | Types and purpose of security equipment are explained | ||
2.5 | Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and implemented | ||
2.6 | Appropriate actions for maintaining security and safety of self, others and the vessel are identified and followed | ||
3 | Comply with reporting processes | 3.1 | Organisational procedures for reporting security risks and incidents are accessed and followed |
3.2 | Chain of command of designated personnel is ascertained | ||
3.3 | Communication modes are recognised and used appropriately |
Evidence of Performance
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:
applying basic security legislative requirements applicable to a vessel
applying procedures for monitoring security in a marine environment
being aware of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings
identifying a range of security threats and risks relevant to a vessel
observing chain of command and communication channels
operating security equipment
recognising potential security threats
reporting identified security threats and risks in a marine environment and providing appropriate level of detail in these reports.
Evidence of Knowledge
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 relevant to the marine environment and own work role
applicable WHS/OHS requirements
communication chain of command
communication modes and security equipment and systems relevant to the marine environment
duty of care requirements of self and others
enabling recognition of potential security threats including elements related to piracy and armed robbery
enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause
general procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response
handling security related information and security related communications
international marine security policy and responsibilities of governments, organisations and individuals
maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities
maritime security terms and definitions including elements relating to piracy and armed robbery
need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance
reporting procedures
security related contingency plans
techniques used to circumvent security measures
training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and International Maritime Organization (IMO) circulars including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery
WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. | |
Legislative requirements include one or more of the following: | applicable crime Acts and codes of practice award and enterprise agreements general duty of care responsibilities maritime industry codes of practice maritime transport Acts and regulations |
Designated personnel include one or more of the following: | Company Security Officer emergency services First Aid Officer Master Port Security Officer Ship Security Officer WHS/OHS representative |
Security threats include one or more of the following: | injury to persons persons carrying weapons persons causing a public nuisance persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour persons under the influence of intoxicating substances persons with criminal intent piracy and armed robbery terrorism theft unattended packages, goods, baggage or cargo unattended vehicles in areas not designated for parking vandalism violence or physical threats |
Security equipment includes one or more of the following: | alarms locked and secure areas mirrors surveillance equipment |
Appropriate action includes one or more of the following: | access control to the vessel monitoring restricted areas |
Procedures for reporting security risks include one or more of the following: | completing documentation such as logs and activity reports completing police reports contacting designated personnel requesting security assistance |
Communication modes include one or more of the following: | alarms call codes and signs hand signals megaphone mobile phone public address system telephone two-way radio verbal communication |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
F - Operational Quality and Safety