Unit of competency Outline
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Participate in investigating marine incidents
Participate in investigating marine incidents
Unit of competency
National Code
MARM5005A
MARM5005A
State Code
WG508
WG508
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2014
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
10/02/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in planning, conducting and reporting investigations of marine incidents that have resulted in, or have a potential to result in, injury or damage to persons, vessels, property or marine environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Undertake initial assessment of incident
- 1.1 Statutory and legal obligations are identified and relevant government agencies are advised as required
- 1.2 Key stakeholders and interested parties are identified and notified as appropriate
- 1.3 Factors affecting complexity of investigation are determined and surveyor competency to conduct investigation is determined based on required specialised skills and knowledge
- 1.4 Area is checked to ensure it is safe
- 1.5 Integrity of site and personnel is established and maintained according to legal requirements and to ensure objectivity of information collected
2 Participate in establishing investigation processes
- 2.1 Organisational policies and procedures, and national law for marine incident investigation are accessed and applied
- 2.2 Scope of investigation is defined taking account of legislative requirements and client instructions
- 2.3 Investigation team appropriate to level of responsibility in investigation is convened
- 2.4 Involvement of stakeholders and interested parties is managed according to legislative requirements
- 2.5 Resources and expert advice required to assist in incident assessment are identified and sourced
- 2.6 Barriers to investigation are identified and addressed
- 2.7 Development and implemented of action plans and timelines is ensured
3 Collect information and data for analysis
- 3.1 Sources of information and data are identified and accessed
- 3.2 Incident site, equipment and other evidence is inspected
- 3.3 Gathering of information and data by others is facilitated
- 3.4 Photographs, measurements and documentary evidence are taken and recorded, taking objectivity, confidentiality and legal implications into account
- 3.5 Site, evidence and necessary documentation is appropriately secured
4 Analyse information and data
- 4.1 Understanding and identification of conceptual basis for analysis is ensured
- 4.2 Timeline of events leading up to incident is constructed using vessel records and other available data
- 4.3 Causative event/s and conditions and circumstances that may have contributed to causative event are accurately identified and documented
- 4.4 Intervention points on timeline for prevention are identified
5 Compile investigation report
- 5.1 Results of analysis are documented in a format to suit required target audience and legal requirements
- 5.2 Report is phrased in objective terms, and evidence and reasons for conclusions are cited
- 5.3 Recommendations for prevention are included in report
- 5.4 Relevant information and data is disseminated to key personnel, stakeholders and external agencies as appropriate, following appropriate authorisation
- 5.5 Findings from report are used to develop further prevention strategies
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Relevant government agencies may include:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
Environment protection agencies
Maritime authorities
Police and other emergency services
WHS/OHS specialists
Stakeholders and interested parties may include:
Community
Coroner
Government agencies, including WHS/OHS and emergency service agencies
Importers
Installers
Insurance companies
Managers
Manufacturers
Media
Naval architects and marine engineers
Organisation board or advisory council
Persons in control of workplaces
Politicians
Ship personnel
Sub-contractors
Suppliers and distributors
Unions
Workgroup members and people who may be exposed to similar situations
Complexity may include:
Administrative implications
Conflict of interest issues
Existence of secondary hazards
International conventions
Involvement of external agencies
Language competencies of parties involved
Legal implications arising from incident or post incident related matters
Level of public or political interest
Number of other parties, including sub-contractors
Privacy laws
Seriousness of injury or other outcomes
Technical implications
Investigation team may include:
Emergency service personnel
Government representatives
Legal advisors and technical experts
Other surveyors
Photographers
Barriers to investigation may include:
Availability of:
research data and analysis or testing equipment
technical design information and data relevant to investigation
Changes to incident scene
Condition of witnesses
Cultural issues
Economic implications
Geographical location and/or accessibility
Lack of records
Legal restrictions or limitations (temporary, short-term or long-term)
Length of time from when incident occurred/first identified
Limited resources available
Political and community stakeholder sensitivity
Ship personnel (attitude and or desire to protect self and others)
Time limits imposed
Weather, tides
Conceptual basis for analysis may include:
Focusing on ‘why’ and ‘how’ rather than ‘what’
Emphasising analysis of operations at time of incident
Encouraging an open minded, objective approach
Not focusing on individual behaviour or fault
Timeline of events may include:
Events that extend back in time as far as required, not just immediate events
Verbal reports from crew
Vessel records and logs
Conditions and circumstances may include:
Cargo
Equipment failure
Fatigue
Key person absence
Number of crew
Onboard safety systems and WHS/OHS procedures
Stability
Type of:
equipment
vessel
Vessel operations
Weather
Target audience may include:
Environment protection agencies
Insurance agents
Maritime authorities
Organisation
Police or coroner
Vessel owner/s
Relevant government agencies may include:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
Environment protection agencies
Maritime authorities
Police and other emergency services
WHS/OHS specialists
Stakeholders and interested parties may include:
Community
Coroner
Government agencies, including WHS/OHS and emergency service agencies
Importers
Installers
Insurance companies
Managers
Manufacturers
Media
Naval architects and marine engineers
Organisation board or advisory council
Persons in control of workplaces
Politicians
Ship personnel
Sub-contractors
Suppliers and distributors
Unions
Workgroup members and people who may be exposed to similar situations
Complexity may include:
Administrative implications
Conflict of interest issues
Existence of secondary hazards
International conventions
Involvement of external agencies
Language competencies of parties involved
Legal implications arising from incident or post incident related matters
Level of public or political interest
Number of other parties, including sub-contractors
Privacy laws
Seriousness of injury or other outcomes
Technical implications
Investigation team may include:
Emergency service personnel
Government representatives
Legal advisors and technical experts
Other surveyors
Photographers
Barriers to investigation may include:
Availability of:
research data and analysis or testing equipment
technical design information and data relevant to investigation
Changes to incident scene
Condition of witnesses
Cultural issues
Economic implications
Geographical location and/or accessibility
Lack of records
Legal restrictions or limitations (temporary, short-term or long-term)
Length of time from when incident occurred/first identified
Limited resources available
Political and community stakeholder sensitivity
Ship personnel (attitude and or desire to protect self and others)
Time limits imposed
Weather, tides
Conceptual basis for analysis may include:
Focusing on ‘why’ and ‘how’ rather than ‘what’
Emphasising analysis of operations at time of incident
Encouraging an open minded, objective approach
Not focusing on individual behaviour or fault
Timeline of events may include:
Events that extend back in time as far as required, not just immediate events
Verbal reports from crew
Vessel records and logs
Conditions and circumstances may include:
Cargo
Equipment failure
Fatigue
Key person absence
Number of crew
Onboard safety systems and WHS/OHS procedures
Stability
Type of:
equipment
vessel
Vessel operations
Weather
Target audience may include:
Environment protection agencies
Insurance agents
Maritime authorities
Organisation
Police or coroner
Vessel owner/s
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
developing effective planning documents
communicating effectively with others as required
producing accurate and reliable information
effectively liaising with internal and external authorities/agencies
providing high quality reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where participating in investigating marine incidents can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate participating in investigating marine incidents
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
developing effective planning documents
communicating effectively with others as required
producing accurate and reliable information
effectively liaising with internal and external authorities/agencies
providing high quality reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where participating in investigating marine incidents can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate participating in investigating marine incidents
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG54 | MARM015 | Participate in investigating marine incidents | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J566 | MAR50513 | Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Surveying) | Qualification |