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Manage compliance with environmental management legislation

Manage compliance with environmental management legislation

Unit of competency
National Code
MARJ005
State Code
AVD99
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/12/2015
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
10/12/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish and implement an environmental management plan to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures for the protection of the marine environment as an integral part of vessel operations.This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop vessel environmental management plan framework
  • 1.1 Relevant legislation and compliance documentation for maintaining the marine environment are accessed and interpreted
  • 1.2 Appropriate measures to prevent pollution of the marine environment are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Structures for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented in consultation with relevant personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan are defined and documented in job descriptions and duty statements
  • 1.5 Strategies are established to encourage all crew members to meet high standards of environmental performance
2 Develop processes to support vessel environmental management plan
  • 2.1 Existing and potential environmental hazards and risks are identified from vessel inspection and record system
  • 2.2 Organisational criteria for assessing and treating risks are clarified
  • 2.3 Detailed procedures and practices for applying the environmental management plan are developed and documented to minimise environmental impacts
3 Prepare and implement vessel environmental management plan
  • 3.1 Introduction of the environmental management plan is scheduled and documented
  • 3.2 Resources to support the introduction of the environmental management plan are made available
  • 3.3 Information on the environmental management plan is provided in a readily accessible form to all crew members
  • 3.4 Training is provided on the environmental management plan procedures and practices
  • 3.5 Support and encouragement is provided to those responsible for implementing the environmental management plan
4 Monitor environmental management processes
  • 4.1 Compliance with regulatory requirements and the environmental management plan is monitored
  • 4.2 Appropriate action is taken where non-compliance is identified
  • 4.3 Breaches of regulations and associated action taken are reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 4.4 Currency and validity of certificates and other documents required are checked and appropriate plans for their renewal and extension are developed and implemented
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWN9 MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) Qualification