Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lead and develop small crews.
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres.
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 | Induct and train crew | 1.1 | Crew member is introduced to key personnel and areas on vessel |
1.2 | Performance requirements and responsibilities of the position are explained | ||
1.3 | Legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures are explained | ||
1.4 | Initial training in relevant safety management systems, equipment and work practices is arranged and conducted | ||
1.5 | Training opportunities for development of the individual’s job role are identified | ||
1.6 | Relevant documentation is completed and submitted to appropriate personnel | ||
2 | Allocate crew workload | 2.1 | Current workload of crew is assessed |
2.2 | Workload is scheduled effectively to facilitate operational efficiency of vessel | ||
2.3 | Duties, rosters and responsibilities are assessed against and matched to crew capabilities according to legislative and organisational requirements | ||
2.4 | Crew are allocated a workload priority | ||
2.5 | Workload of crew is continuously assessed according to agreed objectives and timelines | ||
3 | Monitor crew performance | 3.1 | Performance expectations are communicated clearly to crew and individual crew members |
3.2 | Performance of crew and individuals is systemically monitored against defined measurable performance criteria to ensure satisfactory completion of assigned workloads | ||
3.3 | Performance expectations are assessed objectively against workloads and crew and individual capabilities | ||
3.4 | Strategies are developed to ensure crew and individuals are actively encouraged and supported in assessing their own competence and identifying their learning needs | ||
4 | Address performance related issues | 4.1 | Systems are established to ensure efforts of crew are monitored, and formal and informal feedback is provided in a constructive manner |
4.2 | Performance above expectations is identified and reinforced through recognition and continuous feedback | ||
4.3 | Performance below expectations is identified and development plan for improved performance is negotiated, agreed on and documented according to organisational requirements | ||
4.4 | Action plans for improving performance are established and monitored according to organisational requirements | ||
5 | Address issues and problems of crew and individual crew members | 5.1 | Potential and current issues and problems arising within crew and/or individuals are identified and acted on according to organisational and legislative requirements |
5.2 | Advice, support and expertise is sought from appropriate personnel as required, to resolve issues and problems | ||
5.3 | Issues and problems that impact on individual crew members are followed through and resolved with concerned individuals | ||
6 | Build support and commitment within crew | 6.1 | Organisational requirements are met through personal performance, behaviour and leadership, which serves as a positive role model for other crew members |
6.2 | Own performance is monitored and adjusted to ensure it aligns with key performance indicators and organisational goals | ||
6.3 | Crew members are treated in a fair and equal manner and individual differences are identified and accommodated | ||
6.4 | Effective communication is developed and maintained with crew and management |
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. | |
Organisational policies and procedures include one or more of the following: | anti-discrimination complaint and grievance procedures culturally appropriate entitlements employment conditions equal opportunity induction and training performance measures professional development recruitment and selection work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) |
Relevant documentation include one or more of the following: | employee records job/position descriptions records of taxation and superannuation payments WHS/OHS records |
Performance expectations include one or more of the following: | documented key performance indicators (KPIs) for: individuals individuals and crew informal KPIs developed by Master for: individuals individuals and crew |
Strategies include one or more of the following: | coaching counselling disciplinary procedures discussions and meetings to resolve performance issues making adjustments to KPIs mentoring referral to more senior management/human resources support services shadowing training |
Development plan includes one or more of the following: | capacity for inserting ongoing evaluation, review and input codes of conduct crew competencies crew roles and responsibilities KPIs learning opportunities negotiated agreements with individual performance standards WHS/OHS requirements work allocation work outputs and processes |
Potential and current, issues and problems include one or more of the following: | appeals against formal decisions such as assessments bullying discrimination and harassment dispute between individuals or parties grievances injury rehabilitation perceived or actual relating to: work roles, job design and allocation of duties work performance of self and others prejudice or racial vilification promotions stress or personal problems |
Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following: | human resources manager and personnel management other crew members other Masters in the organisation union/employee representatives or groups |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
G – Teamwork