This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage vessel in a seaworthy condition for all stages of a voyage or operation being undertaken.

It includes supervising weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel, taking action to meet changed sea and weather conditions and maintaining records.

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

Master on commercial vessels less than 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

Master on vessels less than 80 metres in length in inshore waters

Chief Mate or Deck Watchkeeper on vessels less than 80 metres in length within the 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 Master less than 35 metres Near Coastal and a Mate less than 80 metres Near Coastal, as defined in the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) Part D.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Supervise weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel

1.1

Principal structural components of vessel are identified from vessel drawings to understand the function of these components in relation to conventional vessel design

1.2

Pumping and pipeline systems of vessel are investigated to establish survivability of vessel in case of flooding and damage control

1.3

Procedures for maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel are interpreted and implemented according to vessel safety management plan and regulations

1.4

Crew are instructed on requirements of plan and their responsibilities

1.5

Actions are instigated to confirm weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel at all times

2

Take action to meet changed sea and weather conditions

2.1

Weather forecasts and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to predict situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity

2.2

Effect of severe wind and rolling in associated sea conditions on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is recognised

2.3

Effect of water on deck on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is ascertained

2.4

Appropriate action is taken to maintain vessel weather tight and watertight integrity according to organisational procedures

3

Maintain records

3.1

Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained, as required, according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.2

Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

3.3

Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements

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:

appropriately using bilge and other pumping arrangements

assessing damage control measures

completing required records

establishing procedures for restoring or managing weather tight and watertight integrity during an emergency

reading and interpreting vessel specifications, drawings and operational manuals.

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:

bilge pumping arrangements

different vessel types

effects of adding and removing weights, water on deck, slack tanks, rolling period, stiff and tender vessel, and additions or alterations to vessels

principal parts of vessel and their various functions

structural components, including:

design characteristics attributing to watertight integrity

principal components of vessel structure

structural arrangements to restrain fires

watertight and collision bulkheads

weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel, including:

closing openings

ensuring passenger distribution does not exceed allowed limits

ensuring stores, cargo and equipment are properly stowed and lashed

maintaining stability condition within approved limits

methods for testing tanks and other watertight openings

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

Assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in 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:

a commercial vessel greater than or equal to 12 metres in length

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and 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.

N – Seamanship