Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:15 PM AWST
23/07/2026 4:15 PM AWST
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Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres
Unit of competency
National Code
MARI3001A
MARI3001A
State Code
WG446
WG446
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2013
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
20/12/2013
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret relevant maritime rules and regulations impacting on vessel operations and personal responsibilities
- 1.1 Regulatory requirements for vessel operations and maintenance are followed
- 1.2 Duties and responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are recognised
- 1.3 Relevant commonwealth, state and territory or local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are identified
- 1.4 Organisational procedures relating to the vessel’s safety management system are identified
- 1.5 Copies of relevant rules and regulations are stored in an accessible location on the vessel according to regulations
2 Ensure continuous validity of vessel certification
- 2.1 Certification expiry dates for the vessel, renewal requirements, periodic inspections or extensions are checked to ensure continuous validity
- 2.2 Survey items and equipment are tested, checked and maintained according to certificate conditions
- 2.3 Arrangements for renewals and surveys are completed in a timely manner and comply with issuing authority requirements
- 2.4 Vessel’s documents are completed and any effects of damage and alterations or additions to the vessel or operations are specified according to certification requirements and authority procedures
- 2.5 Certificates and documentation are stored in a location on the vessel according to regulations
3 Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to vessel operations and maintenance
- 3.1 Regulatory requirements relating to operations and maintenance of the vessel are interpreted and applied as required
- 3.2 Vessel procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance are implemented
- 3.3 Training and instruction, including induction training, on procedures is instigated to ensure crew comply with regulations
- 3.4 Failure to comply with procedures is identified and dealt with according to organisational procedures
- 3.5 Tasks are monitored to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- 3.6 Problems that may lead to potential non-compliance are promptly identified and rectified or reported according to organisational procedures
- 3.7 Compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements is demonstrated while operating the vessel
4 Maintain statutory records of compliance
- 4.1 Regulatory requirements related to records and reports are interpreted
- 4.2 Records and reports are completed to comply with applicable regulations
- 4.3 Records and reports are distributed to the required maritime authority at appropriate times and places
- 4.4 Copies of records and reports are maintained according to regulatory requirements
- 4.5 Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences are maintained according to legal and regulatory requirements
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.
Regulatory requirements for vessel operations and maintenance must include:
Assisting in distress
Certificates on board a vessel
Distress signals
Duties and responsibilities of the Master
IALA Buoyage System
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
Lifesaving and firefighting appliances
Lights, shapes and sounds
Log book or vessel record book
Marine pollution prevention
Operational areas and classifications of vessels
Radio log book and regulations
WHS/OHS legislation
Records and reports may include:
Applicable log books
Environmental control log books
Survey certificates
Regulatory requirements for vessel operations and maintenance must include:
Assisting in distress
Certificates on board a vessel
Distress signals
Duties and responsibilities of the Master
IALA Buoyage System
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
Lifesaving and firefighting appliances
Lights, shapes and sounds
Log book or vessel record book
Marine pollution prevention
Operational areas and classifications of vessels
Radio log book and regulations
WHS/OHS legislation
Records and reports may include:
Applicable log books
Environmental control log books
Survey certificates
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:
recognising navigation marks in the IALA Buoyage System
providing the required amount of detail in reports
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 compliance with regulations to ensure safe operation of vessels up to 80 metres 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 applying current commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications relevant to the safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres.
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.
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:
recognising navigation marks in the IALA Buoyage System
providing the required amount of detail in reports
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 compliance with regulations to ensure safe operation of vessels up to 80 metres 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 applying current commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications relevant to the safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH859 | MARI002 | Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres | Unit of competency |
