This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply current Commonwealth, state and territory Acts, legislation, codes of practice and other publications pertaining to the safe operation of a vessel up to 12 m in length.

This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry commanding and operating the engines of a commercial vessel:

<12 m in length

with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <500 kW for an inboard engine

in inshore waters or designated waters or

as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

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 Coxswain Grade 2 NC and a Coxswain 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, 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

Determine relevant rules and regulations impacting on work practices

1.1

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are comprehended and implemented

1.2

Responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are identified and recorded

1.3

Relevant Commonwealth, state, territory and local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are comprehended

2

Comply with industry and professional codes of practice

2.1

Relevant industry and professional codes of practice are sourced

2.2

Commitment to comply with industry and professional codes of practice is demonstrated through own behaviour

3

Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to the operation of the vessel

3.1

Regulatory requirements relating to operational aspects of the vessel are recognised and appropriate procedures are developed

3.2

Situations where rules must be applied in order to avoid collisions are recognised

3.3

Safety requirements are implemented according to legislative and regulatory requirements

3.4

Compliance with all relevant rules and legislation is demonstrated while operating the vessel

4

Identify changes in laws and regulations and their implications for vessel operation

4.1

Changed legislation and regulations are accessed

4.2

Changes in regulatory requirements are identified and applied

4.3

Operational procedures are reviewed to reflect changes in legislation and regulations

5

Maintain statutory records

5.1

Copies of relevant records are maintained

5.2

Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences is maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements

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

I – Regulations and Port Operations