MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)

Release: 1

MARF037 Follow vessel security procedures (security awareness training)

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the MAR Maritime Training Package.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats. It applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of: Chief Integrated Rating Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) Integrated Rating Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) Master of a commercial vessel unlimited Watchkeeper Deck. Licensing/Regulatory Information This unit is equivalent to and delivers the objectives of the following STCW provisions STCW Reg VI/6 (1) and Code Section A-VI/6 (4), Table A-VI/6-1. Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. Regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training Near Coastal Qualifications: This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Engineer Near Coastal or Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013. Blue Waters Qualifications: This unit is one of the requirements to obtain AMSA certification as a Chief Integrated Rating, Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited), Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited), Integrated Rating, Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT), Master Unlimited or Watchkeeper Deck and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

F - Operational Quality and Safety

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Contribute to enhancing security through heightened awareness	1.1	Legislative and organisational requirements related to maintaining security of a vessel are identified and followed
1.2	Organisational security procedures are identified and followed
1.3	Duty of care requirements are ascertained and complied with
1.4	Need for, and methods of, maintaining security awareness and vigilance are identified
1.5	Own role and responsibilities are recognised
1.6	Role of designated personnel for security response is ascertained
1.7	Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are recognised and complied with
2	Recognise potential security threats	2.1	Potential security threats relating to a vessel are identified in accordance with ships security plan
2.2	Procedures for monitoring security of a vessel are recognised
2.3	Factors with increased security risk are identified
2.4	Types and purpose of security equipment are explained
2.5	Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and implemented
2.6	Appropriate actions for maintaining security and safety of self, others and the vessel are identified and followed
3	Comply with reporting processes	3.1	Organisational procedures for reporting security risks and incidents are accessed and followed
3.2	Chain of command of designated personnel is ascertained

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 MARF003 Follow vessel security procedures.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guide can be found in VetNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2