Qualification details

Release 1

This is the first release of this qualification in the MAR13 Maritime Training Package.

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the maritime industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

Document and report findings

Make effective presentations

Write technical reports

Teamwork

Convene investigation team appropriate to level of responsibility in investigation

Identify survey purpose, objectives and variations with relevant personnel

Liaise with others, share information and listen

Problem-solving

Identify and address barriers to investigation

Recommend corrective action and follow-up processes according to regulatory requirements

Resolve conflict and negotiate effectively

Initiative and enterprise

Anticipate possible challenges to report and prepare further explanations to promote acceptance

Identify areas for improvement with the survey of marine incidents

Promptly forward contentious information or findings to key stakeholders, and where necessary, personally brief or have opportunities to discuss report prior to compilation with involved parties

Planning and organising

Collect and accurately interpret valid and reliable data and/or regulations

Plan and sequence work

Review and analyse relevant workplace information and data

Self-management

Address own health and safety during audit, according to organisational requirements and standards for safe work practices

Ethically carry out information and data collection and evaluation activities

Work independently and unsupervised

Learning

Determine factors affecting complexity of investigation and surveyor competency to conduct investigation based on required specialised skills and knowledge

Develop and use research techniques to identify gaps in knowledge and to recognise professional development opportunities

Recognise own professional limitations

Technology

Access and update records electronically

Use computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, specific purpose computer systems) to assist in achieving required outcomes

Use computer-based stability programs as appropriate to assist with assessing compliance

Core units 

Field 

M 

Marine Surveying 

MARM5001A

Calculate, assess and report on vessel trim and stability

MARM5002A

Conduct a range of surveys on domestic commercial vessels

MARM5003A

Conduct an audit of safety management systems

MARM5004A

Develop marine survey reports

MARM5005A

Participate in investigating marine incidents

MARM5006A

Survey hull and superstructure of a commercial vessel

MARM5007A

Survey vessel operational systems

MARM5008A

Undertake a periodic statutory survey

MARM5009A

Establish a marine surveyor practice

Imported 

PUALAW003B

Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting