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Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation

Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation

Unit of competency
National Code
MARJ003
State Code
WH862
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate environmental activities on a vessel to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, permits and/or licences.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry as an Engineer Watchkeeper, or a Marine Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal, or a Master up to 500 gross tonnage (GT), or a Master up to 80 metres Near Coastal.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm environmental management responsibilities
  • 1.1 Legislative and regulatory requirements, and approvals that apply to the vessel are interpreted
  • 1.2 Own scope of authority/responsibility for achieving specific environmental outcomes for the vessel and the roles of other key personnel are clarified
  • 1.3 Resources available to implement environmental management policies for the vessel are identified
2 Develop a positive environmental reputation
  • 2.1 Stakeholders, their relationship to the vessel and perceived attitudes about the vessel are identified
  • 2.2 Appropriate strategies are used to foster the trust and confidence of stakeholders
  • 2.3 Requests for information are responded to in the appropriate format and a timely manner
  • 2.4 Difficult situations are identified and solutions are negotiated using a collaborative approach
  • 2.5 Regular feedback is obtained and used to enhance positive relations
3 Provide environmental management information and training
  • 3.1 Environmental management plans and recent incident reports are used to identify training needs of crew members
  • 3.2 Information and training is developed and provided to ensure all crew members understand their environmental obligations/responsibilities
  • 3.3 Crew member understanding of environmental obligations/responsibilities for work areas and activities is confirmed
  • 3.4 Effectiveness of the information and training is monitored and additional information/training is provided as required
4 Assess environmental impacts and risks
  • 4.1 Activities are reviewed to identify implications for environmental management
  • 4.2 Potential risks and incidents that may cause harm to the environment are identified
  • 4.3 Inspections and in situ measurements are conducted to quantify risks and impacts
  • 4.4 Assessment of risks and impacts are reported according to organisational procedures
5 Ensure environmental monitoring and management plans are implemented
  • 5.1 Environmental monitoring instruments are checked to ensure they are fully functioning
  • 5.2 Specified environmental monitoring and inspections are conducted to check performance against environmental management requirements
  • 5.3 Additional monitoring/inspections are conducted after atypical events or requests from authorities to assess whether environmental management plan is operating
  • 5.4 Results for monitoring/inspections are analysed to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents
6 Respond to environmental non-conformance and incidents
  • 6.1 Unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual environmental incidents are recognised
  • 6.2 Organisational procedures for responding to environmental noncompliance and incidents are implemented to ensure prompt control and remediation
  • 6.3 Causes of noncompliance and incidents are investigated according to organisational procedures
  • 6.4 Findings are analysed to identify opportunities to improve work practices, environmental controls, crew training and/or management procedures
  • 6.5 Corrective/preventative actions are implemented to prevent recurrence of noncompliance and incidents, and to reduce risks
  • 6.6 Reports are completed according to organisational procedures
7 Keep the Master informed about environmental performance
  • 7.1 Regular reports about environmental performance are provided
  • 7.2 Opportunities and recommendations for improvements are reported
  • 7.3 Master’s advice is sought when challenges are beyond own scope of technical competence or when input from environmental specialist may be required
8 Maintain environmental records
  • 8.1 Required records are prepared and maintained according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 8.2 Records are stored to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG449 MARJ5001A Ensure compliance with environmental management legislation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH40 MARJ008 Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements Unit of competency