Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit of competency. Licensing/regulatory information has been incorporated in accordance with Regulatory requirements. Assessment Requirements have been strengthened in accordance with Regulatory requirements. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current Commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to 12 m in length. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry commanding and operating the engines of a commercial vessel:
Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Coxswain Grade 2 NC and a Coxswain Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions. Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not Applicable |
Competency Field
I – Regulations and Port Operations |
Unit Sector
Not Applicable |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Determine relevant rules and regulations impacting on work practices |
1.1 |
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are comprehended and implemented |
1.2 |
Responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are identified and recorded |
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1.3 |
Relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are comprehended |
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2 |
Comply with industry and professional codes of practice |
2.1 |
Relevant industry and professional codes of practice are sourced |
2.2 |
Commitment to comply with industry and professional codes of practice is demonstrated through own behaviour |
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3 |
Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to the operation of the vessel |
3.1 |
Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel are recognised and appropriate procedures are developed |
3.2 |
Situations where rules must be applied in order to avoid collisions are recognised |
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3.3 |
Safety requirements are implemented according to legislative and regulatory requirements |
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3.4 |
Compliance with all relevant rules and legislation is demonstrated while operating the vessel |
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4 |
Identify changes in laws and regulations and their implications for vessel operation |
4.1 |
Changed legislation and regulations are accessed |
4.2 |
Changes in regulatory requirements are identified and applied |
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4.3 |
Operational procedures are reviewed to reflect changes in legislation and regulations |
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5 |
Maintain statutory records |
5.1 |
Copies of relevant records are maintained |
5.2 |
Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARI001 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2