Unit of competency Outline
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Manage legal requirements of a vessel
Manage legal requirements of a vessel
Unit of competency
National Code
MARD6001A
MARD6001A
State Code
WG404
WG404
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
10/02/2014
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to comply with legislative obligations and requirements specific to the vessel.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine legislative obligations and requirements
- 1.1 Legal obligations in relation to vessel operations are ascertained
- 1.2 Legislative requirements relating to operation of a vessel are recognised
- 1.3 Obligations and legislative requirements are clarified with relevant government and licensing agencies
2 Develop strategies for compliance with legislative obligations and requirements
- 2.1 Obligations and legislative requirements are analysed to develop strategies for compliance
- 2.2 Strategies are reviewed with relevant stakeholders to determine suitability
- 2.3 Strategies are used to develop regular, cyclical compliance checks
- 2.4 Strategies and compliance requirements are communicated to crew members
- 2.5 Relevant training is conducted to facilitate compliance
3 Undertake scheduled compliance checks
- 3.1 Compliance checks are delegated to relevant crew members
- 3.2 Problems that may lead to potential noncompliance are identified and reported
- 3.3 Timing and outcomes of compliance checks are recorded according to regulatory and organisational requirements
- 3.4 Information from compliance checks is analysed to identify instances of noncompliance or potential noncompliance
4 Rectify noncompliance with legislative obligations and requirements
- 4.1 Course of action to take to address instances of noncompliance is determined
- 4.2 Timely remedial action is undertaken and legislative obligations and requirements are complied with
- 4.3 Training and instruction is conducted to ensure compliance with regulations
- 4.4 Checks are made to ensure noncompliance has been addressed
- 4.5 Specific area is monitored to ensure continuing compliance
- 4.6 Reason for noncompliance is analysed to guide future compliance
5 Maintain required certification of shipboard items and equipment
- 5.1 Documentation held by the vessel is completed against authorised inventory
- 5.2 Continuous validity of certification extensions and requirements for renewals is ensured through timely attention
- 5.3 Continuing effectiveness of tests, checks and maintenance programs is reflected in certificate conditions of surveyed items and equipment
- 5.4 Organisational and issuing authority requirements are complied with through timely survey arrangements
6 Maintain documentation related to legislative requirements
- 6.1 Certificates and documentation are stored in a manner that optimises their use and accessibility for vessel operations
- 6.2 Clear, concise and accurate records are kept
- 6.3 Regulatory and organisational requirements, and format for records are complied with
- 6.4 Validity of records is maintained when required corrections to records are made
- 6.5 Documentation is secured and confidentiality is maintained according to organisational procedures
- 6.6 Organisational procedures are followed to back-up computer
- 6.7 Records and reports are distributed to required authorities at appropriate times
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.
Legal obligations must include:
Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended
Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended
Responsibilities under the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as amended
Responsibilities under international instruments affecting the safety of the ship, passengers, cargo and crew
Legislative requirements must include:
Certificates and other documents to be carried on board ships by international conventions
Maritime declarations of health and the requirements of International Health Regulations
Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the maritime environment by ships
National legislation for implementing international agreements and conventions
Strategies for compliance may include:
Conducting drills required under SOLAS and relevant Marine Orders applicable to firefighting and lifesaving appliances
Ensuring survey items are subject to required checks, inspections and maintenance programs
Maintaining correct documentation and records
Maintaining valid certification dates
Using relevant safety management system checklists
Documentation must include:
Cargo record book
Daily log book
Official log book
Radio log book
Statutory certificates
Survey reports
Waste disposal logs
Legal obligations must include:
Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended
Responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended
Responsibilities under the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as amended
Responsibilities under international instruments affecting the safety of the ship, passengers, cargo and crew
Legislative requirements must include:
Certificates and other documents to be carried on board ships by international conventions
Maritime declarations of health and the requirements of International Health Regulations
Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the maritime environment by ships
National legislation for implementing international agreements and conventions
Strategies for compliance may include:
Conducting drills required under SOLAS and relevant Marine Orders applicable to firefighting and lifesaving appliances
Ensuring survey items are subject to required checks, inspections and maintenance programs
Maintaining correct documentation and records
Maintaining valid certification dates
Using relevant safety management system checklists
Documentation must include:
Cargo record book
Daily log book
Official log book
Radio log book
Statutory certificates
Survey reports
Waste disposal logs
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:
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
ensuring currency of relevant reference material
developing effective planning documents
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 managing the legal requirements of a vessel may 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 managing the legal requirements of a vessel
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:
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
ensuring currency of relevant reference material
developing effective planning documents
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 managing the legal requirements of a vessel may 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 managing the legal requirements of a vessel
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5412 | TDMMF307B | MANAGE BUSINESS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON A VESSEL | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVE00 | MARD003 | Manage legal requirements of a vessel | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J568 | MAR60213 | Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) | Qualification |