This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow defined work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures to ensure the safety of self, others on board and the vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in a deck and or engine room capacity on vessels up to 80 m and with propulsion power <3000 kW in waters to the outer limits of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.

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 General Purpose Hand NC, Coxswain Grade 2 NC, Coxswain Grade 1 NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 NC, Master Inland Waters, Master <24 m NC, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 NC, Master <35 m NC and Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 NC as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D. The AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA) is a requirement for AMSA certification. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) mandated practical assessment (AMPA) will cover a range, but not all, of the requirements identified in the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence. The AMPA shall be undertaken in accordance with its instructions.

Assessors of AMPA must hold as a minimum:

a current certificate of competency issued under Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 at the same level as the qualification being assessed with at least 12 months relevant sea service, or

a relevant seafarer certificate, as master, engineer or deck officer, issued under the Navigation Act 2012.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Recognise safety management system requirements

1.1

WHS/OHS responsibilities and duties are identified and accountability processes are outlined

1.2

WHS/OHS policies and procedures are accessed and reviewed, and clarification is sought where necessary

1.3

Implications of changes to the safety management system (SMS) are identified and addressed

1.4

Records are accurately completed

2

Work safely

2.1

Established safety procedures are followed when conducting work

2.2

Work for which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required is identified

2.3

PPE is used, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures

2.4

Safety checks on all equipment and machinery are undertaken before operation according to workplace procedures

2.5

Hazardous chemicals are identified and handled according to workplace procedures

2.6

Safe manual handling techniques are used when conducting work

2.7

Worker or employee responsibilities prescribed in WHS/OHS legislation are recognised and carried out

3

Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

3.1

Hazards in the workplace are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures

3.2

Assessment of risks associated with identified hazards is made according to workplace procedures

3.3

Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed

3.4

Risks to fellow workers and other people are recognised and action is taken to eliminate or reduce them

4

Participate effectively in WHS/OHS consultation processes

4.1

WHS/OHS issues are raised with designated personnel according to workplace procedures

4.2

Contributions are made to workplace meetings, inspections and other WHS/OHS activities

4.3

Ideas are provided to control the level of risk associated with work tasks

5

Follow emergency procedures

5.1

Emergency incidents are identified and reported

5.2

Emergency procedures are followed in responding to emergency incidents

5.3

Emergency equipment is used in responding to emergency incidents

5.4

Appropriate personnel are notified according to workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Not Applicable

F – Operational Quality and Safety