Unit of competency Outline

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Supervise a crew

Supervise a crew

Unit of competency
National Code
MARG005
State Code
AWK75
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide leadership and guidance to a vessel crew to optimise vessel performance. This unit applies to an individual working on a range of vessels as a Chief Integrated Rating.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and implement work schedules
  • 1.1 Tasks and/or jobs are identified and prioritised according to work schedules
  • 1.2 Timelines, personnel and equipment are identified for each job and task
  • 1.3 Work schedules are clearly communicated to crew and individuals
  • 1.4 Changes to work schedules are implemented through reorganisation of priorities, and reasons are clearly conveyed to crew and individuals
  • 1.5 Priority of tasks is communicated to crew and individuals
  • 1.6 Tasks and/or jobs are discussed with crew and individuals, and work schedules are adjusted as required
  • 1.7 Risks are identified and analysed according to with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.8 Risks are monitored and reviewed and appropriate treatment is applied to eliminate or minimise risk
2 Monitor performance of tasks
  • 2.1 Required standard is effectively communicated to crew and individuals to ensure understanding of allotted task
  • 2.2 Instruction or technical support to achieve required standard is provided as required
  • 2.3 Standard of performance is monitored to ensure achievement of outcomes
  • 2.4 Feedback on performance is discussed with crew and individuals
  • 2.5 Completion times of tasks/jobs are monitored and scheduling is adjusted as appropriate
3 Support development of crew or individuals
  • 3.1 Workload is discussed with crew and individuals on a regular basis
  • 3.2 Support mechanisms are explored and implemented to address issues
  • 3.3 Crew and individuals are supported to identify and resolve work-related issues
  • 3.4 Crew and individuals are supported to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues according to the requirements of their work role
  • 3.5 Areas of tension or conflict in relationships are identified and steps are taken to address contributing factors and issues
  • 3.6 Mentoring, training and assessment is provided as required, to develop and enhance crew and individual skills and knowledge according to work role requirements
  • 3.7 Trainee crew are supported to complete relevant training record books
4 Provide leadership to crew
  • 4.1 Crew is assisted to identify and work towards goals and objectives according to organisational values and directions
  • 4.2 Support and encouragement is provided to crew and steps are taken to maintain or improve cooperation and cohesiveness
  • 4.3 Barriers to crew effectiveness are identified and potential causes or factors contributing to these barriers are investigated
  • 4.4 Strategies are put in place to enhance team effectiveness by addressing identified barriers
5 Monitor application of WHS/OHS
  • 5.1 Implementing work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) standards is monitored to ensure safety requirements are met
  • 5.2 Strategies for prevention or correction of problems are determined from monitoring process
  • 5.3 Recommendations for prevention or correction of problems are made to achieve established standards
6 Communicate with management, crew and individuals
  • 6.1 Information affecting work is explained logically and clearly to crew and individuals verbally and/or in writing, as required
  • 6.2 Effective and appropriate information provision is carried out with management
  • 6.3 Concise reports are written that conform to organisational procedures
7 Control entry to confined spaces
  • 7.1 Requirement for confined space entry is identified
  • 7.2 Confined space entry permit and any limitations are identified according to organisational procedures
  • 7.3 Roles and responsibilities of crew members are confirmed according to organisational procedures
  • 7.4 WHS/OHS requirements are applied throughout control of the operation
  • 7.5 Entry and egress of confined space are monitored and recorded according to work permit conditions and organisational procedures
  • 7.6 Communication and consultation with confined space entry team is maintained according to work permit conditions and organisational procedures
  • 7.7 Documentation and reports are completed according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG430 MARG4003A Supervise a crew Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG64 MARG010 Supervise a crew Unit of competency