Assessor Resource

MARC048
Monitor and manage vessel operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and oversee activities associated with the regulatory and operational requirements for the continued performance and safety of a coastal vessel.

It includes developing operational strategies and procedures, supervising crew compliance with regulatory requirements, planning resources for vessel operations, planning vessel operations logistics and evaluating operational processes.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:

Master of a commercial vessel less than 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Master of a vessel less than 80 metres in length in inshore waters

Chief Mate or Deck Watchkeeper on a vessel less than 80 metres in length within the EEZ.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

collecting, organising and understanding information related to vessel resource and logistic requirements

communicating ideas and information to enable input from crew and understanding by crew of plans developed

completing a review of, and updating the process for, vessel operations

developing effective action plan that have regard to:

cargo plan

dry-docking and slipping operations

planned maintenance system

safety management plan

voyage planning

developing operational targets, including:

completion of survey and docking operations and routine maintenance

key performance indicators (KPIs)

optimal fuel usage

passage planning to achieve safe and efficient routing

liaising with other crew members on a range of operational issues and challenges

monitoring and responding to compliance issues and measuring progress against agreed objectives

planning and organising activities, including consulting with crew to determine resource and logistics requirements, and developing, implementing and reviewing operational plans

undertaking a job safety analysis (JSA) for working in areas of high risk

using information gathering techniques to determine crew requirements and developing strategies to address these.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

analytical tools

decision-making models and techniques

budgets and estimation of material requirements

information gathering strategies

logistics and procurement management techniques

operational plan development, including:

docking and repair plans

managing confined space entry

passage planning

periodic survey requirements

resource availability

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues.

Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, materials, personnel and personal protective equipment (PPE) that replicate and are currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

collecting, organising and understanding information related to vessel resource and logistic requirements

communicating ideas and information to enable input from crew and understanding by crew of plans developed

completing a review of, and updating the process for, vessel operations

developing effective action plan that have regard to:

cargo plan

dry-docking and slipping operations

planned maintenance system

safety management plan

voyage planning

developing operational targets, including:

completion of survey and docking operations and routine maintenance

key performance indicators (KPIs)

optimal fuel usage

passage planning to achieve safe and efficient routing

liaising with other crew members on a range of operational issues and challenges

monitoring and responding to compliance issues and measuring progress against agreed objectives

planning and organising activities, including consulting with crew to determine resource and logistics requirements, and developing, implementing and reviewing operational plans

undertaking a job safety analysis (JSA) for working in areas of high risk

using information gathering techniques to determine crew requirements and developing strategies to address these.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

analytical tools

decision-making models and techniques

budgets and estimation of material requirements

information gathering strategies

logistics and procurement management techniques

operational plan development, including:

docking and repair plans

managing confined space entry

passage planning

periodic survey requirements

resource availability

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues.

Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, materials, personnel and personal protective equipment (PPE) that replicate and are currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Action plan is developed to provide a clear and coherent direction according to organisational goals and objectives 
 
 
 
 
 
Regulatory body requirements are correctly interpreted and applied 
 
 
 
Vessel resource and equipment requirements are investigated and documented 
 
 
Operational work plans are developed 
 
 
 
 
 
Operational progress is closely monitored against required quality of work and adherence to both budget and time schedule 
 
 
 
 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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