Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Report findings

1.1

Relevant documentation, evidence, facts and information gathered during survey activities is collated and prepared for inclusion in report

1.2

Contentious information or findings are promptly forwarded to key stakeholders, and where necessary, involved parties are personally briefed or have opportunities to discuss report prior to compilation

1.3

Reports are thoroughly and accurately prepared, and type of survey carried out is reflected in reports

1.4

Client requirements, organisation policy and relevant legislation or codes of practice are complied with, in report format

1.5

Reports are updated periodically to accurately reflect current status of survey

2

Provide information on marine survey tasks

2.1

Stakeholders are accurately and thoroughly informed of risks identified during survey

2.2

Prompt information is given to clients and stakeholders

2.3

Survey report and information is based on an objective assessment of vessel being surveyed

3

Present information

3.1

Information is presented within specified time, according to client and organisational requirements

3.2

Information is presented in required format, style and structure using relevant business equipment and technology

3.3

Report is maintained with due regard to client confidentiality according to organisational and legislative requirements

3.4

Feedback is evaluated and incorporated into future reports

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

accessing and interpreting relevant information

accessing and updating records electronically

accessing web-based information services

analysing and evaluating information and findings

applying relevant work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and work practices

determining and confirming information, using questioning and active listening as required

effectively liaising with internal and external authorities/agencies

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

interviewing, consulting and negotiating with clients and others

liaising with others, sharing information and listening

making effective presentations

performing calculations related to achieving required outcomes

performing a marine survey on a domestic commercial vessel

planning and sequencing work

producing accurate and reliable information

reading and interpreting documentation from a variety of sources, and recording and consolidating relevant related information

using computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes

writing effective, high quality reports.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

effective listening techniques

privacy requirements

relevant legislation and industry codes of practice

risk management principles and strategies

risks related to:

survey reports

vessel condition, salvage, hire, sale

safety management system (SMS)

survey processes

survey reporting principles and practice for different types of survey tasks

WHS/OHS legislation, policies and procedures.

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.

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

correspondence

legal/government/professional/other documents

reference to all evidence/information considered

reports from others such as loss adjusters/assessors/insurers, shipwrights, tradesmen, specialists and other surveyors

survey books and files

vessel records

Key stakeholders include one or more of the following:

client

government or statutory authorities

industry associations

insurance broker or agent

insurer

legal or other practitioners

manufacturers

marine authorities

master or crew

mortgagee

suppliers

third parties

trustee

vessel owner

Risks include one or more of the following:

casualty

damage

loss or liability

repairs

safety management system (SMS)

tangible or intangible

work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS)

Information includes one or more of the following:

historical data

maintenance schedules

operating environment of organisation or vessel

other survey reports and relevant survey documentation

vessel condition

Business equipment and technology include one or more of the following:

cameras

computers

data storage devices

email

facsimile machines

internet, extranet and intranet

photocopiers, printers, scanners

software applications, such as databases and word applications

Feedback includes one or more of the following:

clients and colleagues

documentation and reports

quality assurance data

questionnaires