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Implement a systematic approach to the audit of safety management systems

Implement a systematic approach to the audit of safety management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MARM009
State Code
AUG62
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement a systematic approach to the audit of safety management systems (SMSs) on commercial vessels. It includes advising vessel owners, masters and and/or crew on the requirements for developing and implementing appropriate safety systems and plans.This unit applies to individuals with responsibilities for auditing SMSs including safety plans and equipment, work health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) policies, procedures, and instruction and training for self, crew and others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Scope legislative and regulatory framework
  • 1.1 Relevant legislation and standards for the role of surveyor in auditing SMSs are identified and evaluated
  • 1.2 Relevant safety management legislation and standards for vessel owners and operators, and implications for managing safety of crew and others is identified and evaluated
  • 1.3 Sources of information and data for impact on hazards, risks and management of SMSs on commercial vessels are monitored
2 Determine safety management priorities and identify implementation plans
  • 2.1 Safety management priorities are determined in consultation with colleagues and other workplace consultative arrangements
  • 2.2 Appropriate implementation plans are identified to ensure preparedness for SMS audit
  • 2.3 Input from surveyors, SMS specialists and technical advisors is sought when required
3 Audit vessel safety management systems for vessel operations and provide advice to control risks
  • 3.1 Vessel SMSs are identified and assessed for compliance
  • 3.2 Existing safety management arrangements are identified and advice on proposed changes is provided
  • 3.3 Appropriate advice is provided to vessel owners and operators on risk mitigation
  • 3.4 Disputes relating to SMS implementation issues are handled effectively and negotiation skills are employed to ensure agreement on SMS action plans
  • 3.5 Regulatory documentation and vessel history are updated to reflect advice provided and agreed actions plans, according to organisational or legislative requirements
4 Evaluate effectiveness of approach to audit of safety management systems
  • 4.1 Sources of external and internal SMS information and data are accessed as part of evaluation
  • 4.2 Need for any external evaluation input is identified and action is taken as appropriate
  • 4.3 Stakeholders are consulted for evaluation input
  • 4.4 Areas for improvement are identified, documented and actioned
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG502 MARM4005A Implement a systematic approach to the audit of safety management systems Unit of competency