Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to report on survey findings and provide information to clients and stakeholders on issues related to the marine survey.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as a domestic commercial vessel marine surveyor and may form part of accreditation requirements for surveyors under Australian legislation.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Report findings |
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Relevant documentation , evidence, facts and information gathered during survey activities is collated and prepared for inclusion in report |
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Contentious information or findings are promptly forwarded to key stakeholders , and where necessary, involved parties are personally briefed or have opportunities to discuss report prior to compilation |
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Reports are thoroughly and accurately prepared, and type of survey carried out is reflected in reports |
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1.4 |
Client requirements, organisation policy and relevant legislation or codes of practice are complied with, in report format |
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1.5 |
Reports are updated periodically to accurately reflect current status of survey |
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Provide information on marine survey tasks |
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Stakeholders are accurately and thoroughly informed of risks identified during survey |
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Prompt information is given to clients and stakeholders |
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2.3 |
Survey report and information is based on an objective assessment of vessel being surveyed |
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Present information |
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Information is presented within specified time, according to client and organisational requirements |
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Information is presented in required format, style and structure using relevant business equipment and technology |
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Report is maintained with due regard to client confidentiality according to organisational and legislative requirements |
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Feedback is incorporated into future reports |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Documentation may include: |
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Key stakeholders may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Business equipment and technology may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Marine Surveying