Assessor Resource

MARG008
Manage a vessel and its crew

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage the operations of a vessel and its crew.

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

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

Master of a commercial vessel Unlimited.

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 500 gross tonnage (GT) or Master Unlimited 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).

Those 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.

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:

applying decision-making techniques, including situation and risk assessment, identifying and generating options, selecting a course of action and evaluating outcome effectiveness

applying effective resource management, including;

allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

applying assertiveness and leadership

obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

making decisions reflecting consideration of team experiences

using effective communication on board and ashore

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

applying task and workload management, including planning and coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints, and prioritisation

applying team-building strategies, including:

clarifying ground rules and behavioural expectations

defining and clarifying objectives and work area plans

encouraging input into the review of the safety management system (SMS)

fostering creativity

offering constructive feedback

recognising achievements

strengthening communications processes

assessing current competence, capabilities and operational requirements to determine training objectives and activities

developing, implementing and overseeing standard operating procedures (SOPs)

giving and receiving feedback clearly and unambiguously

informing crew of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individual concerned.

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:

consultative methods, including:

email/intranet communications, newsletters or other processes and devices that ensure all employees have the opportunity to contribute to team and individual operational plans

mechanisms used to provide feedback to work team in relation to outcomes of consultation

meetings, interviews and brainstorming sessions

contingency plans, including:

allocating functions or tasks

recycling and re-using materials

risk identification, assessment and management processes

strategies for reducing costs, wastage, stock or consumables

decision-making techniques

development opportunities, including:

career pathways

coaching

external study

formal course participation

induction

in-house training programs

job rotation

mentoring

on-the-job training

information management system, including:

data receival

procedures and protocols

recording

recording and documenting incidents

security and authority assignment

storage and dispatch modes

types of technology – electronic data exchange devices

key performance indicators (KPIs) as measures for monitoring or evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of a system, which may be used to demonstrate accountability and to identify areas for improvements

organisational SMS requirements

performance expectations, including:

documented KPIs developed by Master for:

individuals

individuals and crew

informal KPIs developed by Master for:

individuals

individuals and crew

potential and current issues and problems, including:

appeals against formal decisions such as assessments

bullying

discrimination and harassment

disputes between individuals or parties

grievances

injury rehabilitation

perceived or actual issues relating to work:

performance of self and others

roles, job design and allocation of duties

prejudice or racial vilification

promotions

stress or personal problems

relevant international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation including:

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

relevant personnel, including:

crew supervisors

Masters of other vessels

senior crew members

senior management

union or employee representatives

WHS/OHS committee/s and other people with specialist responsibilities

resource acquisition, including:

current and projected human, physical and financial resources

goods and services to be purchased and ordered

stock requirements and requisitions

shipboard personnel management and training

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

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 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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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 decision-making techniques, including situation and risk assessment, identifying and generating options, selecting a course of action and evaluating outcome effectiveness

applying effective resource management, including;

allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

applying assertiveness and leadership

obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

making decisions reflecting consideration of team experiences

using effective communication on board and ashore

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

applying task and workload management, including planning and coordination, personnel assignment, time and resource constraints, and prioritisation

applying team-building strategies, including:

clarifying ground rules and behavioural expectations

defining and clarifying objectives and work area plans

encouraging input into the review of the safety management system (SMS)

fostering creativity

offering constructive feedback

recognising achievements

strengthening communications processes

assessing current competence, capabilities and operational requirements to determine training objectives and activities

developing, implementing and overseeing standard operating procedures (SOPs)

giving and receiving feedback clearly and unambiguously

informing crew of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individual concerned.

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:

consultative methods, including:

email/intranet communications, newsletters or other processes and devices that ensure all employees have the opportunity to contribute to team and individual operational plans

mechanisms used to provide feedback to work team in relation to outcomes of consultation

meetings, interviews and brainstorming sessions

contingency plans, including:

allocating functions or tasks

recycling and re-using materials

risk identification, assessment and management processes

strategies for reducing costs, wastage, stock or consumables

decision-making techniques

development opportunities, including:

career pathways

coaching

external study

formal course participation

induction

in-house training programs

job rotation

mentoring

on-the-job training

information management system, including:

data receival

procedures and protocols

recording

recording and documenting incidents

security and authority assignment

storage and dispatch modes

types of technology – electronic data exchange devices

key performance indicators (KPIs) as measures for monitoring or evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of a system, which may be used to demonstrate accountability and to identify areas for improvements

organisational SMS requirements

performance expectations, including:

documented KPIs developed by Master for:

individuals

individuals and crew

informal KPIs developed by Master for:

individuals

individuals and crew

potential and current issues and problems, including:

appeals against formal decisions such as assessments

bullying

discrimination and harassment

disputes between individuals or parties

grievances

injury rehabilitation

perceived or actual issues relating to work:

performance of self and others

roles, job design and allocation of duties

prejudice or racial vilification

promotions

stress or personal problems

relevant international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation including:

International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

relevant personnel, including:

crew supervisors

Masters of other vessels

senior crew members

senior management

union or employee representatives

WHS/OHS committee/s and other people with specialist responsibilities

resource acquisition, including:

current and projected human, physical and financial resources

goods and services to be purchased and ordered

stock requirements and requisitions

shipboard personnel management and training

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

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 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
 
 
 
 
Operational plan is developed in consultation with relevant personnel 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Workload of crew members is planned taking into account time and resource constraints and hours of work and rest requirements 
 
 
 
Training needs of crew and individuals are identified and assessed on a regular basis according to organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Crew members are provided with up-to-date information concerning organisational objectives and standards 
 
 
Link between function of crew and organisational goals is articulated and communicated to crew 
 
 
 
 
 
Team-building strategies are applied to achieve strengthened crew and individual commitment to organisational vision and goals 
 
 
 
 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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