MARF003
Follow vessel security procedures


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