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Work in the marine surveying sector

Work in the marine surveying sector

Unit of competency
National Code
MARM004
State Code
AUG29
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work in the marine surveying sector. It includes identifying and accessing relevant industry standards and regulations for conducting surveys of domestic commercial vessels. It also looks at the role and legal responsibilities of a marine surveyor for domestic commercial vessels, the survey task and the statutory requirements for surveying commercial vessels.This unit applies to people who assist marine surveyors or who undertake administration duties in the maritime industry and/or marine surveying sector.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Scope framework for marine surveys
  • 1.1 International and national authorities that govern the maritime industry are identified
  • 1.2 Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine surveyor and marine surveying tasks for commercial vessels are identified and accessed
  • 1.3 Standards, legislation and regulations applicable to marine environment protection and its relation to marine surveys and inspections are identified and accessed
  • 1.4 Range of clients and stakeholders who would require marine surveyor and/or inspector services are identified and recorded
  • 1.5 Legal standing of marine survey report is explained
  • 1.6 Legal and/or financial implications for inaccurate reporting of marine survey are explained
2 Clarify areas of responsibility for marine surveyors
  • 2.1 Range of services provided by marine surveyors is outlined
  • 2.2 International and national conventions, laws and codes of practice that govern and regulate marine surveys of commercial vessels are identified
  • 2.3 Behavioural characteristics, ethics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are explained
3 Determine requirements for conducting commercial vessel survey
  • 3.1 Different types of marine surveyors and their roles are accurately defined
  • 3.2 Terms ‘survey’ and ‘audit’ are accurately explained in relation to commercial vessel survey
  • 3.3 Purpose and range of commercial vessel survey is accurately outlined
4 Scope survey process under supervision
  • 4.1 Objectives, principal work activities, costs and constraints are identified and explained
  • 4.2 Relevant standards, legislation and regulations are defined in relation to conducting commercial vessel marine surveys
  • 4.3 Procedures and processes for collecting information when conducting a survey are outlined
  • 4.4 Importance of communicating with others is explained and implemented
  • 4.5 Tools and equipment required to conduct a range of different marine surveys are identified
  • 4.6 Relevant survey and supporting documents related to type of survey are identified and accessed
  • 4.7 Process of gathering relevant information through observation is outlined
  • 4.8 Importance of accurate recording of information and events during and after a survey is explained
  • 4.9 Requirements for use of verified factual information when making recommendations are identified
5 Identify scope of surveyor behavioural conduct and ethics
  • 5.1 Behavioural characteristics and personal conduct required of a marine surveyor are outlined
  • 5.2 Conflicts of interest and other vested interests that would affect survey outcome and/or report are identified and resolved with surveyor
  • 5.3 Strategies to deal effectively with conflicts of interest are applied
  • 5.4 Risks related to possible confrontations and need for effective risk management techniques are identified and discussed with surveyor
6 Outline requirements of an effective survey report
  • 6.1 Appropriate formats for a range of different survey reports are identified
  • 6.2 Means of presenting survey report to a range of stakeholders are explained
  • 6.3 Reports are reviewed by relevant personnel and achievement of document objectives and requirements are outlined
  • 6.4 Security of information and privacy requirements are identified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG497 MARM3004A Work in the marine surveying sector Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AVP8 MAR30215 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying) Qualification