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Monitor environmental management on a vessel

Monitor environmental management on a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARJ002
State Code
WH861
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
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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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures on a vessel up to 80 metres to ensure compliance with marine regulations and environmental considerations.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on a range of vessels up to 80 metres as a:Master Inland WatersMaster up to 24 metres Near CoastalMaster up to 35 metres Near CoastalMarine Engine Driver Grade 1This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Ensure crew are able to implement environmental work practices
  • 1.1 Information on environmental management policies and procedures is accessible and communicated to crew
  • 1.2 Information about identified environmental hazards and outcomes of risk assessments and risk control procedures are accessed and communicated to crew
  • 1.3 Crew are informed of environmental hazards and risk control measures relating to their work responsibilities
  • 1.4 Mentoring and coaching are provided to support individuals/crew to implement procedures to support environmental management
  • 1.5 Crew is supported to implement relevant principles to meet environmental obligations and regulatory requirements
  • 1.6 Crew is consulted and environmental issues relevant to their work role are identified and promptly resolved or referred to appropriate personnel
2 Monitor observance of environmental management procedures
  • 2.1 Procedures for environmental management on the vessel are clearly defined and followed
  • 2.2 Deviations from environmental management procedures are identified and addressed
  • 2.3 Personal behaviour is monitored to ensure it is consistent with environmental management procedures
  • 2.4 Housekeeping standards on the vessel are maintained
  • 2.5 Breaches of environmental protection requirements are documented according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Implement emergency procedures to respond to hazardous events
  • 3.1 Procedures for dealing with hazardous events are promptly implemented as required
  • 3.2 Hazardous events are investigated to identify cause
  • 3.3 Control measures to prevent recurrence and to minimise risks of hazardous events to the marine environment are implemented
  • 3.4 Emergency is reported in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
4 Maintain and improve vessel environmental management
  • 4.1 Risk assessments are conducted and appropriate control measures are identified and implemented according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Appropriate records and log book entries are made to assist the review of managing environmental protection measures
  • 4.3 Potential hazards are identified, assessed and removed or reported according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Recommendations arising from risk assessments are implemented within level of responsibility
  • 4.5 Inadequacies in control measures are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
  • 4.6 Opportunities for improving environmental performance are identified and raised with appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG448 MARJ3001A Monitor environmental management on a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB87 MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel Unit of competency