Assessor Resource

MARL060
Demonstrate knowledge of ships and ship routines

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe engineering watch on a commercial vessel.

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

Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited)

Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal

Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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 Costal Qualifications:

This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Engineer Class 3 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 Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited) or Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited) 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).

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

accessing information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

applying effective decision-making techniques

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

assessing own work outcomes and maintaining knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices

developing, implementing and overseeing standard operating procedures

identifying and determining appropriate ways of responding to malfunctions and emergency situations in daily watchkeeping operations

identifying methods and procedures needed to implement watchkeeping duties on commercial vessels

identifying, interpreting and processing numerical and graphical information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

reading and interpreting written instructions, procedures and information relevant to watchkeeping duties.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms

bridge resource management systems

causes of groundings, collisions and casualties

composition of bridge/engine room management team

enclosed spaces

engine room resource management principles, including:

allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

assertiveness and leadership

considering team experience

effective communication

obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

engineering watchkeeping procedures and practices

fatigue management principles and techniques

functions of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators

general layout of tankers, including:

use of manufacturer’s manuals

use of shipboard drawings

hierarchy and organisational structure of shipboard personnel, including:

crew

Master

officers

key international and Australian Standards relating to shipping

key shipping authorities and organisations, including:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

classification societies

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

National Maritime Safety Committee

state and territory marine authorities

maritime communication techniques, including:

use of maritime terminology and technical terminology

navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping

personal and social responsibilities onboard ship, including:

alcohol and drug abuse

discipline

finance

health and fitness

hygiene

relationships

safety

personal task and workload management, including:

coordination

managing resource constraints

managing time constraints

personnel assignment

planning

procedures for dealing with malfunctions and emergencies, including:

accidents

breakdowns

collisions

explosion fire

flooding

groundings

relevant sections of maritime regulations, codes and conventions related to the Watchkeeper responsibilities on tankers and gas carriers

rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics

sections of IMO, International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) conventions and codes and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with watchkeeping principles, arrangements, procedures, roles and responsibilities

shipping terms, including:

hogging

panting

pounding

racking

sagging

ship types, including:

bulk carrier

container

general dry cargo

passenger

roll-on and roll-off (ro-ro)

tanker

signs of fatigue

terminology relating to the structure, capacities and operations of various types of tankers and gas carriers

types of ships and key features of ships

watch handover procedures

WHS/OHS legislation and policies.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

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:

accessing information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

applying effective decision-making techniques

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

assessing own work outcomes and maintaining knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices

developing, implementing and overseeing standard operating procedures

identifying and determining appropriate ways of responding to malfunctions and emergency situations in daily watchkeeping operations

identifying methods and procedures needed to implement watchkeeping duties on commercial vessels

identifying, interpreting and processing numerical and graphical information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

reading and interpreting written instructions, procedures and information relevant to watchkeeping duties.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms

bridge resource management systems

causes of groundings, collisions and casualties

composition of bridge/engine room management team

enclosed spaces

engine room resource management principles, including:

allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

assertiveness and leadership

considering team experience

effective communication

obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

engineering watchkeeping procedures and practices

fatigue management principles and techniques

functions of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators

general layout of tankers, including:

use of manufacturer’s manuals

use of shipboard drawings

hierarchy and organisational structure of shipboard personnel, including:

crew

Master

officers

key international and Australian Standards relating to shipping

key shipping authorities and organisations, including:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

classification societies

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

National Maritime Safety Committee

state and territory marine authorities

maritime communication techniques, including:

use of maritime terminology and technical terminology

navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping

personal and social responsibilities onboard ship, including:

alcohol and drug abuse

discipline

finance

health and fitness

hygiene

relationships

safety

personal task and workload management, including:

coordination

managing resource constraints

managing time constraints

personnel assignment

planning

procedures for dealing with malfunctions and emergencies, including:

accidents

breakdowns

collisions

explosion fire

flooding

groundings

relevant sections of maritime regulations, codes and conventions related to the Watchkeeper responsibilities on tankers and gas carriers

rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics

sections of IMO, International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) conventions and codes and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with watchkeeping principles, arrangements, procedures, roles and responsibilities

shipping terms, including:

hogging

panting

pounding

racking

sagging

ship types, including:

bulk carrier

container

general dry cargo

passenger

roll-on and roll-off (ro-ro)

tanker

signs of fatigue

terminology relating to the structure, capacities and operations of various types of tankers and gas carriers

types of ships and key features of ships

watch handover procedures

WHS/OHS legislation and policies.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed 
 
 
 
 
International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Roles and responsibilities of personnel onboard ship are clarified 
 
 
 
 
Established engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available tools are correctly used to communicate between bridge, engine control room and main engine room 
 
Clear and precise communication is used, and established communication practices are followed 
 
 
 
 
Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified 
 
 
Principal features and layout of various types of tankers and gas carriers are identified and differences between them determined 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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