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Monitor compliance with legislative requirements

Monitor compliance with legislative requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF047
State Code
OCH57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm legislativemanagement responsibilities
  • 1.1 Legislative and regulatory requirements and approvals that apply to the ship are interpreted
  • 1.2 Own scope of authority/responsibility for achieving specific compliance outcomes for the ship and the roles of other key personnel are clarified
  • 1.3 Resources available to implement management policies and procedures for the ship are identified
2 Develop a positive compliance reputation
  • 2.1 Stakeholders, their relationship to the ship and perceived attitudes about the ship are identified
  • 2.2 Appropriate strategies are used to foster the trust and confidence of stakeholders
  • 2.3 Requests for information are responded to in the appropriate format and a timely manner
  • 2.4 Operations and maintenance are monitored to comply with legislative requirements
  • 2.5 Requirements for renewal and extension of certifications are identified to ensure continued validity of survey items and equipment
  • 2.6 Difficult situations are identified and solutions negotiated using a collaborative approach
  • 2.7 Regular feedback is obtained and used to enhance positive relations
3 Provide management information and training
  • 3.1 Organisational management plans and recent incident reports are used to identify training needs of crew members
  • 3.2 Information and training are developed and provided to ensure crew members are aware of their legislative obligations and responsibilities
  • 3.3 Crew member compliance obligations and responsibilities for work areas and activities is confirmed
  • 3.4 Effectiveness of the information and training is monitored and additional information/training provided, as required
4 Assess compliance impacts and risks
  • 4.1 Activities are reviewed to identify implications for compliance management
  • 4.2 Potential non-compliance is identified and promptly reported in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Potential risks and incidents that may cause harm to persons or the ship are identified, assessed and control measures implemented
  • 4.4 Inspections and in situ measurements are conducted to quantify risks and impacts
  • 4.5 Assessment of risks and impacts are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
5 Ensure monitoring and management plans are implemented
  • 5.1 Compliance monitoring instruments are checked to ensure they are fully functioning
  • 5.2 Specified compliance monitoring and inspections are conducted to check performance against ship operational management requirements
  • 5.3 Additional monitoring/inspections are conducted after atypical events or requests from authorities to assess whether organisational management plan is operating
  • 5.4 Results for monitoring/inspections are analysed to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents
6 Respond to non-conformance and incidents
  • 6.1 Unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual compliance incidents are recognised
  • 6.2 Organisational procedures for responding to non-compliance and incidents are implemented to ensure prompt control and remediation
  • 6.3 Causes of non-compliance and incidents are investigated in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 6.4 Findings are analysed to identify opportunities to improve work practices, compliance controls, crew training and/or management procedures
  • 6.5 Corrective/preventative actions are implemented to prevent recurrence of non-compliance and incidents, and to reduce risks
  • 6.6 Reports are completed in accordance with organisational procedures
7 Maintain compliance records
  • 7.1 Required records are prepared and maintained in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 7.2 Regular reports about operational performance are provided
  • 7.3 Opportunities and recommendations for improvements are reported
  • 7.4 Advice is sought when challenges are beyond own scope of technical competence or when input from specialist may be required
  • 7.5 Records are stored to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
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