This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats.

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/6 (1) and Code Section A-VI/6 (4), Table A-VI/6-1.

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 Near Coastal or Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the 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).

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Contribute to enhancing security through heightened awareness

1.1

Legislative and organisational requirements related to maintaining security of a vessel are identified and followed

1.2

Organisational security procedures are identified and followed

1.3

Duty of care requirements are ascertained and complied with

1.4

Need for, and methods of, maintaining security awareness and vigilance are identified

1.5

Own role and responsibilities are recognised

1.6

Role of designated personnel for security response is ascertained

1.7

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are recognised and complied with

2

Recognise potential security threats

2.1

Potential security threats relating to a vessel are identified in accordance with ships security plan

2.2

Procedures for monitoring security of a vessel are recognised

2.3

Factors with increased security risk are identified

2.4

Types and purpose of security equipment are explained

2.5

Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and implemented

2.6

Appropriate actions for maintaining security and safety of self, others and the vessel are identified and followed

3

Comply with reporting processes

3.1

Organisational procedures for reporting security risks and incidents are accessed and followed

3.2

Chain of command of designated personnel is ascertained

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 basic security legislative requirements applicable to a vessel

applying procedures for monitoring security in a marine environment

being aware of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings (ship and port operations)

identifying a range of security threats and risks relevant to a vessel

observing chain of command and communication channels

operating security equipment

recognising potential security threats

reporting identified security threats and risks in a marine environment and providing appropriate level of detail in these reports.

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 work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

appropriate actions for maintaining security and safety, including:

access control to the vessel

monitoring restricted areas

chain of command communication

duty of care requirements of self and others

emergency preparedness, drills and exercises, including:

awareness of contingency plans, including plans for:

bomb threat

damage to and destruction of facility

hijacking

persons posing as a potential security threat

piracy and armed robbery

security threat levels

stowaways

unidentified objects and explosives on ship

security drills and exercises, including:

training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and International Maritime Organization (IMO) circulars, including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery

potential security threats, including elements related to piracy and armed robbery

weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause

general procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response

maritime security policy, including:

applicable relevant government legislation and regulations

definitions

handling sensitive security-related information and communications

international conventions, codes and recommendations relevant to the marine environment and own work role, including the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter X1-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended

maritime security terms and definitions, including elements relating to piracy and armed robbery

need for, and methods of, maintaining security awareness and vigilance

reporting security risks to designated personnel in accordance with ship security procedures, including:

company security officer

port facility security officer

seafarers with designed security duties

ship security officer

requirements when handling security-related information and security-related communications

security levels and their impact on security measures, including procedures aboard ship and in port facilities

security responsibilities, including:

company security officer

contracting governments

other personnel

port facility personnel with designated security duties

port facility security officer

seafarers with designated security duties

ship security officer

the company

the port facility

the ship

security threats and patterns, including:

cargo theft

collateral damage

contraband smuggling

piracy and armed robbery

stowaways and refugees

terrorism

ship and port operations and conditions, including:

characteristics of the intermodal nature of transportation and the interfaces between ships and other modes

situation awareness

ship security actions, including:

actions required by different security levels

security drills and exercises

techniques used to circumvent security measures

threat identification, recognition and response, including:

recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices

recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of persons posting potential security risks

techniques used to circumvent security measures

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 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.

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