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Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARI001
State Code
WH858
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
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to12 metres.This unit applies to Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal and Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 12 metres.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine relevant rules and regulations impacting on work practices
  • 1.1 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are comprehended and implemented
  • 1.2 Responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are identified
  • 1.3 Relevant commonwealth, state, territory and local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are comprehended
2 Comply with industry and professional codes of practice
  • 2.1 Relevant industry and professional codes of practice are sourced
  • 2.2 Commitment to comply with industry and professional codes of practice is demonstrated through own behaviour
3 Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to the operation of the vessel
  • 3.1 Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel are recognised and appropriate procedures are developed
  • 3.2 Situations where rules must be applied in order to avoid collisions are recognised
  • 3.3 Safety requirements are implemented according to legislative and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Compliance with all relevant rules and legislation is demonstrated while operating the vessel
4 Identify changes in laws and regulations and their implications for vessel operation
  • 4.1 Changed legislation and regulations are accessed
  • 4.2 Changes in regulatory requirements are identified and applied
  • 4.3 Operational procedures are reviewed to reflect changes in legislation and regulations
5 Maintain statutory records
  • 5.1 Copies of relevant records are maintained
  • 5.2 Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG445 MARI2001A Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB85 MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres Unit of competency