Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations.


b.
Work is performed:
1
within a defined range of operations and routine procedures, with responsibility for own outputs and some responsibility for others in the achievement of compliance with the applicable operational, safety and security regulations.


c.
Work involves:
1
It involves the monitoring and controlling compliance of a vessel's operational and maintenance procedures in relation to applicable maritime regulations.
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any small commercial vessel operating within regulatory limits


b
Compliance with relevant Australian maritime legislation, codes and NSCV must be maintained:
1
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
2
under any possible conditions of weather and loading
3
while underway
4
during berthing and unberthing operations
5
while anchoring or mooring
6
while in port
7
while moored or at anchor


c
Types of records include:
1
operational records
2
maintenance records

Range Statement (continued)
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VARIABLE
SCOPE

c

Types of records include:
(continued)

3

personnel matters
4
safety incident reports


d
Recording systems may include:
1
computers
2
manual methods
3
shipboard recording devices


e
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
relevant statutory certification
2
crew lists and qualifications
3
vessel's log
4
safety management system
5
fishing records
6
statutory records
7
relevant maritime regulations


f
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
1
relevant sections of the State/Territories maritime and fishing regulations, NSCV and USL Code applicable to small commercial coastal vessels
2
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
3
the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, as it as applies to Australian coastal vessels and ports.
4
relevant Australian and State and Territory pollution control requirements
5
SOLAS Convention
6
relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S and other legislation
7
relevant Australian standards

Evidence Guide
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
1
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a
Access and interpret information on applicable maritime regulations
b
Apply legal requirements to vessel operation, security and maintenance
c
Ensure that others comply with legal requirements through training, instruction, advice and assessment
d
Maintain survey items and prepare appropriately for surveys
e
Monitor and control compliance of vessel operations and maintenance with applicable maritime regulations
f
Identify problems with compliance with applicable maritime regulations and initiate appropriate reports and remedial action
g
Keep records of vessel's operations, security and maintenance activities in compliance with applicable maritime regulations

2

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
b
Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
accessing and interpreting information on applicable maritime regulations

2
applying legal requirements to vessel operation, security and maintenance

3
monitoring and controlling compliance with applicable maritime regulations

4
keeping required records of vessel's operations and maintenance activities in compliance with applicable maritime regulations
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
applicable maritime regulations

2
OH&S and hazard prevention policies and procedures
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify any non-compliance with applicable maritime regulations
e
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
f
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others

Evidence Guide (continued)
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3
Context of assessment
a
Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations
b
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel


4Specific resources required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
demonstrate, through appropriate assignments, role plays and case studies and appropriately simulated maritime situations and case studies, the required knowledge and skills to access, interpret and apply information on regulations relevant to small commercial vessels engaged on coastal voyages; and/or
b
access, interpret and apply information on regulations during work on board an operational small commercial vessel