Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves maintaining records, including those with statutory requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit has application to work at sea which is associated with the use of vessels. It may include operations, such as:
These operations are subject to regulations, such as occupational health and safety (OHS), maritime and vessel standing orders, load shifting and environmental management for which an enterprise will have developed procedures and processes for maintaining records for compliance. This unit of competency will be relevant to a person who has been assigned responsibility for maintaining these records and ensuring that the required enterprise procedures are followed. This person will undertake their work within well defined processes which include monitoring work and responding to personnel who fail to follow required procedures. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including OHS guidelines , and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain operational records |
1.1. Records are clear, concise, accurate and follow required format and convention with sufficient level of detail to meet the objectives of record keeping. 1.2. Corrections to records are undertaken to maintain their validity. 1.3. Procedures for security and confidentiality are always maintained. 1.4. Information technology back-up procedures follow good operating practices. 1.5. Records and reports are distributed to the required authority at appropriate times and places. 1.6. Duration and method of storage complies with statutory and enterprise requirements. |
2. Undertake work according to organisational and legislative requirements |
2.1. Procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance are followed. 2.2. Checks and inspections are made regularly to equipment and to the area of direct responsibility . 2.3. Situations leading to potential non-compliance are promptly and fully identified and timely remedial action taken to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, within area of responsibility. 2.4. Advice given to others on the legitimacy of operations is accurate and given at the appropriate time. 2.5. Failure of personnel to comply with procedures is identified and reported. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Literacy skills used for :
Numeracy skills used for :
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables. Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program. The following components provide information to assist this purpose. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in t his unit |
Assessment must confirm, for the candidate's area of responsibility, the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range of variables places the competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The range of variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole. The following variables may be present. |
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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include. |
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Records may be: |
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Responsibility may include: |
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Advice may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Vessel operations |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |