This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify environmental issues and to apply organisational policies and procedures to minimise environmental threats.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry:

in an engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 metres and with propulsion power <3000 kW within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or

as an integrated rating or chief integrated rating on vessels of any size in any operating area.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Coxswain Grade 2 NC, Coxswain Grade 1 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC, Integrated Rating and Chief Integrated Rating as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D and the Standards for Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months relevant sea service, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Implement environmental work practices

1.1

Workplace practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts are implemented

1.2

Relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards that impact on environmental work practices are recognised and followed

1.3

Environmental protection measures are implemented

1.4

Containment procedures are applied according to workplace procedures, where appropriate

1.5

Approved waste management procedures and practices are implemented

1.6

Signs or symptoms of a potential environmental threat are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel or authorities

2

Contribute to improved environmental work practices

2.1

Information is gathered and suggestions are made to appropriate personnel for improvements to work practices

2.2

Environmental issues and their relationship to work practices are discussed with colleagues and appropriate personnel

2.3

Contributions to the review of environmental work practices and policies are made within limits of own responsibility

3

Maintain environmental records

3.1

Environmental records are accurately prepared according to workplace procedures

3.2

Environmental records are stored securely

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Not Applicable

J – Environment