Application
This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 appreciated | ||
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 |
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 | ||
3.3 | Communication modes are recognised and used appropriately |
Required Skills
Required Skills: |
Apply basic security legislative requirements applicable to a vessel |
Apply procedures for monitoring security in a marine environment |
Identify the range of security threats and risks relevant to a vessel |
Observe chain of command and communication channels |
Operate security equipment |
Recognise potential security threats |
Report identified security threats and risks in a marine environment |
Required Knowledge: |
Applicable legislation relevant to the marine environment and own work role |
Applicable WHS/OHS requirements |
Communication chain of command |
Communication modes and security equipment and systems relevant to the marine environment |
Duty of care requirements of self and others |
Enabling recognition of potential security threats including elements related to piracy and armed robbery |
Enabling recognition of weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause |
General procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response |
Handling security related information and security related communications |
International marine security policy and responsibilities of governments, organisations and individuals |
Maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities |
Maritime security terms and definitions including elements relating to piracy and armed robbery |
Need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance |
Reporting procedures |
Security related contingency plans |
Techniques used to circumvent security measures |
Training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and IMO circulars including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery |
WHS/OHS requirements and work practices |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include: awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings attention to appropriate level of detail in reports. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to: marine operations site where following vessel security procedures can be conducted tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace. In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals. |
Method of assessment | Practical assessment must occur in an: appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or appropriate range of situations in the workplace. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit: direct observation of the candidate following vessel security procedures direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. | |
Legislative requirements may include: | Applicable crime Acts and codes of practice Award and enterprise agreements General duty of care responsibilities Maritime industry codes of practice Maritime transport Acts and regulations |
Designated personnel may include: | Company Security Officer Emergency services First Aid Officer Master Port Security Officer Ship Security Officer WHS/OHS representative |
Security threats may include: | Injury to persons Persons carrying weapons Persons causing a public nuisance Persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour Persons under the influence of intoxicating substances Persons with criminal intent Piracy and armed robbery Terrorism Theft Unattended packages, goods, baggage or cargo Unattended vehicles in areas not designated for parking Vandalism Violence or physical threats |
Security equipment may include: | Alarms Locked and secure areas Mirrors Surveillance equipment |
Appropriate action must include: | Access control to the vessel Monitoring restricted areas |
Procedures for reporting security risks may include: | Completing documentation such as logs and activity reports Completing police reports Contacting designated personnel Requesting security assistance |
Communication modes may include: | Alarms Call codes and signs Hand signals Megaphone Mobile phone Public address system Telephone Two-way radio Verbal communication |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.