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Provide leadership and managerial capability

Provide leadership and managerial capability

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF045
State Code
OCG95
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain effective maritime resource management procedures in accordance with Australian and international regulations and guidelines.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited)Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited).Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Engineer Class 1 (STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited) or Engineer Class 2 (STCW Second Engineer Unlimited) 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).Those 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish effectiveworking systems and procedures
  • 1.1 Principles of resource management are interpreted to establish the functions and responsibilities of the crew
  • 1.2 Principles of effective resource management are interpreted to establish arrangements and procedures
  • 1.3 Operations are planned, and arrangements and procedures applied effectively in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures
  • 1.4 Working systems are documented and communicated to relevant personnel
  • 1.5 Schedules are developed with due consideration to crew’s experience
2 Assign resources and allocate duties
  • 2.1 Current competency of crew is evaluated and effective measures are taken to ensure personnel have the required level of competency
  • 2.2 Clear and unambiguous roles and responsibilities of crew are determined
  • 2.3 Crew are allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned
  • 2.4 Resources are allocated effectively and assigned as needed in correct priority to perform necessary tasks to obtain and maintain situational awareness
3 Manage personneleffectively
  • 3.1 Crew are informed of current and predicted vessel and operational status and external environment
  • 3.2 Operations are undertaken in accordance with established functions and responsibilities
  • 3.3 Effective communication is maintained with crew on matters relevant to safety and integrity of vessel
  • 3.4 Questionable decisions and/or actions are dealt with using an appropriate challenge and response
  • 3.5 Fatigue management strategies are applied
  • 3.6 Operations are monitored and effective actions are taken if found to be in breach of established arrangements, regulations and procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BFV8 MAR60120 Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1) Qualification