Assessor Resource

MARF041
Observe personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the safety management system (SMS) processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs.

It applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.

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

Chief Integrated Rating

Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited)

Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal

Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited)

Integrated Rating

Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)

Master of a commercial vessel Unlimited

Watchkeeper Deck.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

This unit is equivalent to and delivers the objectives of the following STCW provisions

STCW Reg VI/1 and Code Section A-VI/1 (2), Table A-VI/1-4.

Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.

Regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.

Near Coastal Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal or Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency – National law) 2013.

Blue Waters Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain AMSA certification as a Chief Integrated Rating, Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited), Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited), Integrated Rating, Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT), Master Unlimited or Watchkeeper Deck and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

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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:

applying the hierarchy of risk control, including the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred

communicating with crew and others, as appropriate, about work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) matters

conforming to established emergency response procedures for initial and follow-up action

identifying and checking hazards relating to personal safety

identifying WHS/OHS training needs of crew

interpreting and following information on WHS/OHS legislation, safety management system (SMS), organisational procedures, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), charts, lists, and other applicable reference documents

investigating incidents according to organisational procedures

keeping accurate records/minutes of discussions with consultation forums on WHS/OHS matters

keeping records for monitoring the effectiveness of practices and procedures with respect to the safety of the vessel

maintaining incident records according to standard workplace procedures

obtaining results of safety audits according to organisational procedures

participating in consultation forums

participating in safety drills

reporting and documenting the processes and outcomes of WHS/OHS requirements

scheduling meetings with the relevant consultation forums to discuss WHS/OHS matters.

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:

applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

basic awareness of the impact of mental health on crew health and wellbeing

dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

difference between hazards (something or a source or situation with the potential to harm life or health) and risks (chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage)

emergency situations, contingency plans and procedures for responding to emergencies situations, including:

collision

fire

foundering

ingress of water into the ship, oil or chemical spill

person overboard

fatigue management and the importance of adequate rest, including the effects of:

changes to schedules

environmental stressors in and outside of the ship

physical stressors

schedules and the circadian rhythm on fatigue

sleep

fundamental teamworking principles and practices, including conflict resolution

handling and stowage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids

hazard identification procedures, including vessel inspections and review of WHS/OHS data

hierarchy of risk control measures and its application

importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ships

international measures for accident prevention at sea, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions

location and use of firefighting equipment

location of escape routes

legal rights and responsibilities of management, crew and others, as appropriate

nature of common hazards, including chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery

organisation-specific information, including:

designated person for raising WHS/OHS issues, including health and wellbeing

hazards of the particular work environment

organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work

specific hazards and risk control, including:

reporting of hazards

incidents and injuries

WHS/OHS issue resolution and consultation

use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response

PPE requirements, including correct use, storage and maintenance

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response

principles of basic risk assessment

principles of, and barriers to, effective communications between individuals and teams onboard a ship

purpose of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

roles and responsibilities of:

employees, supervisors and managers in the organisation

safety representatives and committees

safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:

dangerous goods class signs

emergency equipment

PPE

social responsibilities, employment conditions, individual rights and individual responsibilities

sources of WHS/OHS information

specific hazards, such as sharps and radiation

standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses, including:

drills

muster lists

muster stations

precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment, including fundamental knowledge of:

complexity and diversity of marine environment

effects of operational and accidental pollution

environmental protection procedures

impact of shipping on the marine environment

value of training and drills

WHS/OHS records, including:

accident reports

hazard reports

incident reports

injury reports.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within 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, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 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:

applying the hierarchy of risk control, including the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred

communicating with crew and others, as appropriate, about work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) matters

conforming to established emergency response procedures for initial and follow-up action

identifying and checking hazards relating to personal safety

identifying WHS/OHS training needs of crew

interpreting and following information on WHS/OHS legislation, safety management system (SMS), organisational procedures, written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), charts, lists, and other applicable reference documents

investigating incidents according to organisational procedures

keeping accurate records/minutes of discussions with consultation forums on WHS/OHS matters

keeping records for monitoring the effectiveness of practices and procedures with respect to the safety of the vessel

maintaining incident records according to standard workplace procedures

obtaining results of safety audits according to organisational procedures

participating in consultation forums

participating in safety drills

reporting and documenting the processes and outcomes of WHS/OHS requirements

scheduling meetings with the relevant consultation forums to discuss WHS/OHS matters.

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:

applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards

basic awareness of the impact of mental health on crew health and wellbeing

dangers of drug and alcohol abuse

difference between hazards (something or a source or situation with the potential to harm life or health) and risks (chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage)

emergency situations, contingency plans and procedures for responding to emergencies situations, including:

collision

fire

foundering

ingress of water into the ship, oil or chemical spill

person overboard

fatigue management and the importance of adequate rest, including the effects of:

changes to schedules

environmental stressors in and outside of the ship

physical stressors

schedules and the circadian rhythm on fatigue

sleep

fundamental teamworking principles and practices, including conflict resolution

handling and stowage of dangerous, hazardous and harmful substances and liquids

hazard identification procedures, including vessel inspections and review of WHS/OHS data

hierarchy of risk control measures and its application

importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ships

international measures for accident prevention at sea, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions

location and use of firefighting equipment

location of escape routes

legal rights and responsibilities of management, crew and others, as appropriate

nature of common hazards, including chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, manual handling, work postures, underfoot hazards and moving parts of machinery

organisation-specific information, including:

designated person for raising WHS/OHS issues, including health and wellbeing

hazards of the particular work environment

organisation and work procedures particularly those related to performance of own work

specific hazards and risk control, including:

reporting of hazards

incidents and injuries

WHS/OHS issue resolution and consultation

use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response

PPE requirements, including correct use, storage and maintenance

potential emergency situations, alarms and signals, and required response

principles of basic risk assessment

principles of, and barriers to, effective communications between individuals and teams onboard a ship

purpose of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

roles and responsibilities of:

employees, supervisors and managers in the organisation

safety representatives and committees

safety signs and their meanings, including signs for:

dangerous goods class signs

emergency equipment

PPE

social responsibilities, employment conditions, individual rights and individual responsibilities

sources of WHS/OHS information

specific hazards, such as sharps and radiation

standard emergency signals, alarms and required responses, including:

drills

muster lists

muster stations

precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment, including fundamental knowledge of:

complexity and diversity of marine environment

effects of operational and accidental pollution

environmental protection procedures

impact of shipping on the marine environment

value of training and drills

WHS/OHS records, including:

accident reports

hazard reports

incident reports

injury reports.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within 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, machinery, materials and relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 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
Individual rights and responsibilities onboard a vessel are interpreted and fulfilled 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS representatives and committees are supported to undertake their roles and responsibilities 
 
 
Vessel is checked for hazards using itemised checklists according to the SMS 
 
 
 
 
 
Communication with individuals onboard vessel is clear and effective at all times 
 
Scale of the emergency situation is correctly recognised 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS records for vessel are correctly completed 
 

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