Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Confirm environmental management responsibilities 

1.1

Legislative and regulatory requirements, and approvals that apply to the vessel are interpreted

1.2

Own scope of authority/responsibility for achieving specific environmental outcomes for the vessel and the roles of other key personnel are clarified

1.3

Resources available to implement environmental management policies for the vessel are identified

2 

Develop a positive environmental reputation 

2.1

Stakeholders, their relationship to the vessel and perceived attitudes about the vessel 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

Difficult situations are identified and solutions are negotiated using a collaborative approach

2.5

Regular feedback is obtained and used to enhance positive relations

3 

Provide environmental management information and training 

3.1

Environmental management plans and recent incident reports are used to identify training needs of crew members

3.2

Information and training is developed and provided to ensure all crew members understand their environmental obligations/responsibilities

3.3

Crew member understanding of environmental obligations/responsibilities for work areas and activities is confirmed

3.4

Effectiveness of the information and training is monitored and additional information/training is provided as required

4 

Assess environmental impacts and risks 

4.1

Activities are reviewed to identify implications for environmental management

4.2

Potential risks and incidents that may cause harm to the environment are identified

4.3

Inspections and in situ measurements are conducted to quantify risks and impacts

4.4

Assessment of risks and impacts are reported according to organisational procedures

5 

Ensure environmental monitoring and management plans are implemented 

5.1

Environmental monitoring instruments are checked to ensure they are fully functioning

5.2

Specified environmental monitoring and inspections are conducted to check performance against environmental management requirements

5.3

Additional monitoring/inspections are conducted after atypical events or requests from authorities to assess whether environmental management plan is operating

5.4

Results for monitoring/inspections are analysed to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents

6 

Respond to environmental non-conformance and incidents 

6.1

Unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual environmental incidents are recognised

6.2

Organisational procedures for responding to environmental noncompliance and incidents are implemented to ensure prompt control and remediation

6.3

Causes of noncompliance and incidents are investigated according to organisational procedures

6.4

Findings are analysed to identify opportunities to improve work practices, environmental controls, crew training and/or management procedures

6.5

Corrective/preventative actions are implemented to prevent recurrence of noncompliance and incidents, and to reduce risks

6.6

Reports are completed according to organisational procedures

7 

Keep the Master informed about environmental performance 

7.1

Regular reports about environmental performance are provided

7.2

Opportunities and recommendations for improvements are reported

7.3

Master’s advice is sought when challenges are beyond own scope of technical competence or when input from environmental specialist may be required

8 

Maintain environmental records 

8.1

Required records are prepared and maintained according to regulatory and organisational requirements

8.2

Records are stored to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel according to regulatory and organisational requirements

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Legislative and regulatory requirements, and approvals include one or more of the following:

• Australian and international standards
• commonwealth legislation and regulations
• Marine Orders
• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) circulars
• state/territory legislation and regulations

Stakeholders include one or more of the following:

• cargo owners
• government officials
• port authorities

Information and training include one or more of the following:

• due diligence and duty to notify
• environmental management actions and checklists, methods/procedures for specific activities
• incident management and reporting
• introduction to vessel, environmental considerations and sources of environmental information
• legislative requirements
• licensing/compliance requirements
• organisational environmental management policy

Potential risks and incidents include one or more of the following:

• ballast water discharge
• disposal of waste material including sewage and garbage
• over-side maintenance work
• spill or release of hazardous chemicals/materials

Environmental monitoring instruments include one or more of the following:

• emission control equipment
• fuel management systems
• oily water separators
• waste storage monitoring equipment

Reports include one or more of the following:

• hazard near miss report form
• monthly environmental report
• non-conformance report form
• regulatory agency reports
• vessel incident investigation report
• waste disposal log books
• weekly environmental report

Records include one or more of the following:

• contractor and supplier information
• correspondence
• digital photographs
• environmental monitoring data
• records of training
• records of monitoring equipment purchase, calibration, inspection, maintenance and service
• records of environmental non-conformance, incidents or significant impacts
• records required by permit, approval or licence conditions