MARM4001A
Assess compliance with marine environment protection requirements

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survey a commercial vessel to determine compliance with marine regulations for the protection of the environment.

Application

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a marine surveyor assistant and forms part of requirements for the Certificate IV in Domestic Commercial Vessel Survey.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Prepare for survey

1.1

Relevant national and state/territory standards and regulatory requirements for preventing pollution to marine environment are identified, reviewed and incorporated into survey plan

1.2

Sources and types of pollutants common to a range of different commercial vessels are identified and verified with principal surveyor

1.3

Powers of surveyor relevant to detecting and reporting marine pollution protection compliance in respect to vessel operations are identified and confirmed against regulatory requirements, and organisational policy and procedures

1.4

Preventative and remedial anti-pollution procedures are identified according to relevant standards and regulatory requirements

1.5

Survey plan is developed and survey schedule is agreed with relevant personnel

2

Survey compliance levels

2.1

Survey is carried out according to agreed schedule, and machinery and equipment are inspected for compliance with marine protection requirements

2.2

Flammable and hazardous materials on board vessel are inspected for compliance with storage and anti-pollution requirements

2.3

Records relevant to preventing pollution on board commercial vessels are reviewed for compliance with relevant national and state/territory legislation and regulatory requirements

2.4

Procedures, systems and measures used to prevent a range of pollution types are reviewed with vessel owner/s or crew

2.5

Management of environmental issues that may not be covered under marine safety regulations are identified and communicated to vessel owner/s and crew during survey

3

Finalise survey

3.1

Measures for treating a range of different pollutants, machinery and equipment identified as non-compliant are discussed with vessel owner/s and crew

3.2

Action plan to rectify this non-compliance is agreed and documented in survey report

3.3

Survey report is finalised and reviewed for completeness before submission to the authority

3.4

Non-compliance relating to protecting marine environment is recorded and reported according to statutory requirements

Required Skills

Required Skills:

Accurately identify statutory requirements for pollution prevention systems and procedures for commercial vessels

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Complete required documents related to breaches of environmental protection legislation

Read and interpret instructions and procedures related to environmental considerations

Recognise pollution control problems and hazards that may occur on a commercial vessel and take appropriate mitigating action

Work safely and collaboratively with others when surveying environmental considerations

Work under supervision of a marine surveyor

Required Knowledge:

Certificates and other documents required by relevant Australian and/or international legislation, and conventions for protecting marine environment

Effects on marine environment of various possible pollution incidents

Operational characteristics of emission control equipment used on various types and sizes of commercial vessels

Operational requirements of water, fuel, bilge, waste, pollution and recycling management processes used on various types and sizes of commercial vessels

Pollution control problems and related measures to protect marine environment

Powers of surveyors and regulatory authorities in respect to vessel operations related to pollution prevention and compliance to standards

Relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to protect marine environment

Requirements under relevant Australian and/or international legislation and conventions for reporting incidents related to breaches of statutory codes and measures for protecting marine environment

Sources of information and documentation, including:

certificates and other documents required by regulations for protecting marine environment

equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures

instructions of relevant maritime authorities

operational orders

relevant regulations for type of vessel involved

relevant standards for protecting marine environment, including guidelines issued under the Australian Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions

vessel log where relevant

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures

Evidence Required

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:

developing effective planning documents

providing high quality reports

ensuring currency of relevant reference material

ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements.

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 assessing compliance with marine environment protection requirements can be conducted

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 assessing compliance with marine environment protection requirements

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.


Range Statement

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.

National and state/territory standards and regulatory requirements may include:

Australian Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

National Plan to Combat the Pollution of the Sea by Oil

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983

Relevant sections of National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) relating to protecting marine environment

Sources of pollutants may include:

Bilges

Deck equipment

Engines

Food waste

Fuel:

containments and transfer systems

pumps

Hydraulic pumps

Lubricants, gas, cleaning and coating products

Sewage pumps

Vents, drains, toilets

Types of pollutants may include:

Air

Ballast water

Batteries and gasses

Cargo and packaging

Engine:

exhaust fumes and ventilation systems

noise

Grey water, black water and ventilation

Noise

Oil, sewage, garbage, noxious substances

Unknown fluids

Preventative and remedial anti-pollution procedures may include:

Design and construction features such as save-alls, vents, filling points, combing drains, scuppers, freeing ports, bilges and strum boxes

Legislative requirements such as garbage disposal at sea guidelines for:

controlling gas and smoke polluting emissions

effectively managing waste, pollution and recycling processes

effectively managing ballast operations

preventing cargo spillages

preventing fuel and oil spillages

Operational procedures such as fuel transfer, ballast operations, cargo operations (including lashing)

Pollution control signage

Shipboard housekeeping

Relevant personnel may include:

Attending surveyor

Environmental protection agency

Maritime authorities

Owner master or agent of vessel

Other interested parties

Machinery and equipment may include:

Effective management of ballast operations

Emission control equipment

Pollution control instructions

Pumps

Shipboard housekeeping

Valves

Waste storage and recycling equipment

Water management equipment, including cooling water, ballast water and bilge systems

Flammable and hazardous materials may include:

Chemicals

Cleaning products

LPG cooking gas

Lubricants

Spare fuel

Records may include:

Ballast record book

Deck and engine room log books

Garbage record books

Oil record books

Sewage record books, including test results

Environmental issues that may not be covered under marine safety regulations may include:

Ballast water management

Damage to sensitive environments through anchoring

Fishing restrictions

Laying pots/traps/moorings

Noise


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.