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 80 m. This unit applies to people working in maritime industry in the capacity of:
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 Master (Inland waters), Master <24 metres NC and Master <35m 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 |
Interpret relevant maritime rules and regulations impacting on vessel operations and personal responsibilities |
1.1 |
Regulatory requirements for vessel operations and maintenance are followed |
1.2 |
Duties and responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are recognised |
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1.3 |
Relevant Commonwealth, state and territory or local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are identified |
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1.4 |
Organisational procedures relating to the vessel’s safety management system (SMS) are identified |
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1.5 |
Copies of relevant rules and regulations are stored in an accessible location on the vessel according to regulations |
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2 |
Ensure continuous validity of vessel certification |
2.1 |
Certification expiry dates for the vessel, renewal requirements and periodic inspections or extensions are checked to ensure continuous validity |
2.2 |
Survey items and equipment are tested, checked and maintained according to certificate conditions |
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2.3 |
Arrangements for renewals and surveys are completed in a timely manner and comply with issuing authority requirements |
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2.4 |
Vessel’s documents are completed and any effects of damage and alterations or additions to the vessel or operations are specified according to certification requirements and authority procedures |
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2.5 |
Certificates and documentation are stored in a location on the vessel according to regulations |
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3 |
Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to vessel operations and maintenance |
3.1 |
Regulatory requirements relating to operations and maintenance of the vessel are interpreted and applied as required |
3.2 |
Vessel procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance are implemented |
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3.3 |
Training and instruction, including induction training, on procedures is instigated to ensure crew comply with regulations |
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3.4 |
Failure to comply with procedures is identified and dealt with according to organisational procedures |
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3.5 |
Tasks are monitored to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements |
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3.6 |
Problems that may lead to potential non-compliance are promptly identified and rectified or reported according to organisational procedures |
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3.7 |
Compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements is demonstrated while operating the vessel |
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4 |
Maintain statutory records of compliance |
4.1 |
Regulatory requirements related to records and reports are interpreted |
4.2 |
Records and reports are completed to comply with applicable regulations |
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4.3 |
Records and reports are distributed to the required maritime authority at appropriate times and places |
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4.4 |
Copies of records and reports are maintained according to regulatory requirements |
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4.5 |
Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences are maintained according to legal 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 MARI002 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2