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Manage legal requirements of a vessel

Manage legal requirements of a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARD003
State Code
AVE00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/12/2015
Field of Education
090999 - Law, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
10/12/2015
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to comply with legislative obligations and requirements specific to the vessel.This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 vessel operations 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 compliance strategies
  • 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 noncompliance or potential noncompliance instances
4 Rectify noncompliance with legislative obligations and requirements
  • 4.1 Course of action to take to address noncompliance instances 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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5412 TDMMF307B MANAGE BUSINESS AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON A VESSEL Unit of competency
WG404 MARD6001A Manage legal requirements of a vessel Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH04 MARD006 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN9 MAR60315 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited) Qualification