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Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels

Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMAR303
State Code
OCS65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate marine activities involving small vessels of up to nine metres for conservation projects.The unit applies to individuals who work in a marine conservation and management role under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for marine activities
  • 1.1 Confirm objectives of marine activity with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify personnel and verify their certification, skills and experience for maritime activities
  • 1.3 Identify vessel, equipment and material resource requirements and availability
  • 1.4 Identify operational constraints under marine regulations and workplace safety procedures
  • 1.5 Identify environmental constraints for marine activity
  • 1.6 Prepare a schedule of activities and time allocation in a marine operational plan, and present to supervisor for approval
  • 1.7 Identify and confirm operating procedures for vessel, equipment and planned operations
  • 1.8 Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health, safety and environmental procedures
2. Organise resources for marine work
  • 2.1 Procure and organise delivery of materials, equipment and machinery according to delegated level of authority
  • 2.2 Check materials, equipment and machinery comply with marine and transport regulations
  • 2.3 Organise an operational base for logistical and emergency support during the work
  • 2.4 Establish and implement a communication plan
  • 2.5 Notify search and rescue authorities of operational plan and key contacts
  • 2.6 Organise personnel and conduct a marine operations briefing and safety drill for vessel/s involved
3. Coordinate vessel departure
  • 3.1 Conduct pre-departure checks and notifications
  • 3.2 Coordinate transport of vessel and equipment
  • 3.3 Coordinate loading, launching and/or departure of vessel
  • 3.4 Ensure compliance with operating procedures and workplace health and safety procedures
4. Coordinate marine operation
  • 4.1 Direct crew and personnel for marine operation
  • 4.2 Monitor and document personnel, activities and compliance with marine operational plan
  • 4.3 Maintain communications throughout work according to workplace communications procedures
  • 4.4 Manage waste storage and disposal according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 4.5 Record and notify supervisor of changes to operational plan
  • 4.6 Identify contingency situations, report contingencies to supervisor and implement corrective actions according supervisor instructions
  • 4.7 Coordinate landing, retrieval or mooring/docking of vessel
  • 4.8 Coordinate unloading and vessel shutdown procedure
5. Finalise and report on marine activities
  • 5.1 Finalise communication plan, notifications and operational arrangements for marine activity according to plan
  • 5.2 Complete workplace records for marine operation and use of vessel
  • 5.3 Clean and store vessel and equipment
  • 5.4 Organise maintenance or replacement of faulty equipment
  • 5.5 Complete incident reports
  • 5.6 Report marine operation with outcomes and future recommendations according to workplace procedures
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