1

Outline key features of different types of commercial ships

1.1

Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed

1.2

Terms used to quote size of a ship are used appropriately

1.3

Plate materials and joining methods used in ship construction are detailed

1.4

Basic principles of watertight integrity are identified and applied

1.5

Shipping terms are applied to describe characteristics of commercial vessels

2

Explain dangers associated with entry into engine room spaces

2.1

How atmosphere in engine room spaces may be hazardous is detailed

2.2

Procedures for obtaining permission to enter engine room spaces are outlined

2.3

Administrative procedures applying to work in engine room after normal hours are outlined

3

Explain need for standards and other monitoring requirements for ships

3.1

International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined

3.2

National legislation and IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment are outlined

3.3

Requirements of ISM Code and safety management system are outlined

3.4

Qualifications and experience requirements for key personnel on a ship are outlined

3.5

Personal and ship certificates, and other documents required to be carried on board ship by international conventions, how they are obtained, how they may be verified and period of their legal validity are identified

3.6

Roles and functions of key national and international shipping authorities and organisations are outlined

3.7

Purpose of surveys and dry-docking of ships are explained

4

Explain responsibilities of personnel on board ship

4.1

Roles and responsibilities of personnel on board ship are clarified

4.2

Organisational structure, lines of responsibility and communication on board ship are outlined

4.3

International maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation concerning shipboard personnel and training are clarified

4.4

Daily work and shipboard routines relating to engineering watchkeeping are outlined

4.5

Personal and social responsibilities of personnel on board ship are confirmed

5

Explain engineering watchkeeping procedures

5.1

Established marine engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined

5.2

Operational procedures and requirements for main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined

5.3

Operational procedures and requirements for monitoring the performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined

5.4

Procedures for identifying, rectifying and reporting problems associated with performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined

5.5

Basic operation, monitoring and maintenance of shafting installations and propeller systems is detailed

5.6

Engine room resource management principles and procedures required for a safe engineering watch are outlined

5.7

Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate action to be taken in the event of fire or accident are clarified

5.8

Requirements for recording activities and incidents that occur during keeping an engineering watch are detailed

5.9

Fatigue management strategies for engine room management team are identified

5.10

Personal task and workload management techniques appropriate for an engineering watchkeeper are outlined

6

Outline procedures and responses to malfunctions and emergency situations

6.1

Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified

6.2

Correct response and required action relating to potential malfunctions and emergencies in main propulsion and auxiliary systems are detailed

6.3

Regulatory requirements and reporting requirements for incidents and emergency situations outside watchkeeper limits of responsibility are confirmed

Required Skills:

Access information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

Assess own work outcomes and maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices

Identify and determine appropriate ways of responding to malfunctions and emergency situations in daily watchkeeping operations

Identify, interpret and process numerical and graphical information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

Identify methods and procedures needed to implement watchkeeping duties on commercial vessels

Read and interpret written instructions, procedures and information relevant to watchkeeping duties

Required Knowledge:

Bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms

Bridge resource management systems

Causes of groundings, collisions and casualties

Composition of bridge/engine room management team

Enclosed spaces

Engineering watchkeeping procedures and practices

Fatigue management principles and techniques

Functions of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators

Hierarchy and organisational structure of shipboard personnel

Key international and Australian standards relating to shipping

Key shipping authorities and organisations

Maritime communication techniques

Navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping

Personal and social responsibilities on board ship

Procedures for dealing with malfunctions and emergencies

Rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics

Sections of IMO STCW Convention and Codes and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with watchkeeping principles, arrangements, procedures, roles and responsibilities

Signs of fatigue

Types of ships and key features of ships

Watch handover procedures

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

providing accurate and reliable information

providing appropriate level of detail in responses.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where basic knowledge of ships and ship routines can be demonstrated

technical reference library with current publications on commercial shipping

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate demonstrating basic knowledge of ships and ship routines

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Ship types may include:

Bulk carrier

Container

General dry cargo

Passenger

Ro-ro

Tanker

Shipping terms may include:

Hogging

Panting

Pounding

Racking

Sagging

Key personnel may include:

Crew

Master

Officers

Shipping organisations and authorities may include:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Classification societies

International Maritime Organisation

National Maritime Safety Committee

State and territory marine authorities

Personal and social responsibilities may include:

Alcohol and drug abuse

Discipline

Finance

Health and fitness

Hygiene

Relationships

Safety

Engine room resource management principles may include:

Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

Assertiveness and leadership

Considering team experience

Effective communication

Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

Personal task and workload management techniques may include:

Coordination

Managing resource constraints

Managing time constraints

Personnel assignment

Planning

Potential malfunctions and emergencies may include:

Accidents

Breakdowns

Collisions

Explosion fire

Flooding

Groundings