Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a general purpose hand on a vessel up to 80 metres.
This unit applies to general purpose hands working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres as part of a vessel crew.
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 | Perform routine workplace duties following simple written instructions | 1.1 | Routine work instructions and procedures are read and interpreted correctly |
1.2 | Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and used | ||
1.3 | Routine work instructions and procedures are followed in sequence | ||
1.4 | Clarification is sought from workplace supervisor when any instruction or procedure is not understood | ||
2 | Follow simple spoken instructions | 2.1 | Spoken instructions are interpreted correctly |
2.2 | Instructions are responded to promptly | ||
2.3 | Clarification is sought from workplace supervisor when any instruction is not understood | ||
3 | Communicate with other crew members | 3.1 | Constructive feedback is encouraged and acted upon |
3.2 | All crew members are treated with respect, courtesy and sensitivity | ||
3.3 | Cultural differences are considered and appropriate language is used in all verbal and non-verbal communication | ||
3.4 | Communication is used to develop and maintain positive relationships, mutual trust and confidence | ||
4 | Complete workplace forms | 4.1 | Workplace forms are completed clearly and concisely within designated timeframes |
4.2 | Assistance is sought to complete workplace forms when necessary | ||
5 | Complete work tasks | 5.1 | Tasks are completed within designated timeframes according to instructions |
5.2 | Effective questioning is used to seek assistance from other crew members when difficulties arise in achieving allocated tasks | ||
5.3 | Factors affecting work requirements are identified and appropriate action is taken | ||
5.4 | Progress with task is communicated to supervisor as required | ||
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:
being aware of own specific role and responsibilities
communicating effectively in the workplace relevant to own work responsibilities
communicating using maritime vocabulary
completing relevant workplace documentation
identifying work requirements
planning work tasks
processing basic workplace forms
relating to people from diverse backgrounds using culturally appropriate language
requesting advice, receiving feedback and working with others
working as part of a team.
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:
basic spelling, grammar and punctuation to complete basic workplace forms
communication procedures relevant to the organisation and own work responsibilities
standard marine communication phrases (SMCPs)
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (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. | |
Routine work instructions and procedures include one or more of the following: | instruction manuals labels personnel information, notes, rosters signs and symbols weather information work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and alerts |
Workplace forms include one or more of the following: | hazard/incident/accident report forms personnel forms safety reports telephone messages |
Factors affecting work requirements include one or more of the following: | changes to procedures competing work demands environmental factors such as weather equipment/technology breakdowns other work demands resource issues |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
G – Teamwork