Assessment Requirements for MARF004 Meet work health and safety requirements

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MARF004 Meet work health and safety requirements

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

accessing workplace information on health and safety policies and procedures

applying problem solving skills to investigate and identify causes of WHS/OHS incidents

applying person overboard procedures for recovery

contributing to the review and development of advice on appropriate WHS/OHS procedures

demonstrating safe work practices

identifying and responding to typical emergency situations

identifying isolation points for equipment and following workplace procedures for lock out or tag out of equipment as required

identifying WHS/OHS hazards related to work responsibilities and taking required action to remove or control hazards

maintaining housekeeping standards in work area

rendering assistance to others in distress

reporting WHS/OHS information according to workplace procedures

selecting, fitting and using appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment

using consultation processes to consult others on WHS/OHS issues

working as part of a team.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

action to be taken:

in an emergency situation

in the event of loss of rudder

in the event of lost or fouled propeller

when vessel is completely disabled

application of concepts relating to hazard identification, risk assessment and control options

communication systems and consultation arrangements

difference between hazards (source of potential harm) and risks (chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage)

disposition of persons onboard to ensure satisfactory stability and trim

emergency and evacuation procedures

impact of housekeeping on safety

location of advice on WHS/OHS issues including documents such as procedures and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

obligations and duties towards all persons onboard

procedures and responsibilities for investigating WHS/OHS incidents and assessing risk

procedures for working in confined spaces

purpose and procedure for collecting and reporting WHS/OHS information

safe work procedures relating to work responsibilities

SMS

steps to be taken after collision, grounding or other marine casualty and resulting hull damage

storage requirements for hazardous goods used in work area

typical hazards related to work responsibilities

use, care and storage of personal protective clothing and equipment

use of distress signals and penalty for misuse

WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures associated with work responsibilities.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Links

to MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at: - http://tlisc.org.au/training-packages/maritime-training/