AHCMAR303 — Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels

1 Prepare for marine activities

• 1.1Confirm objectives of marine activity with supervisor
• 1.2Identify personnel and verify their certification, skills and experience for maritime activities
• 1.3Identify vessel, equipment and material resource requirements and availability
• 1.4Identify operational constraints under marine regulations and workplace safety procedures
• 1.5Identify environmental constraints for marine activity
• 1.6Prepare a schedule of activities and time allocation in a marine operational plan, and present to supervisor for approval
• 1.7Identify and confirm operating procedures for vessel, equipment and planned operations
• 1.8Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health, safety and environmental procedures

2 Organise resources for marine work

• 2.1Procure and organise delivery of materials, equipment and machinery according to delegated level of authority
• 2.2Check materials, equipment and machinery comply with marine and transport regulations
• 2.3Organise an operational base for logistical and emergency support during the work
• 2.4Establish and implement a communication plan
• 2.5Notify search and rescue authorities of operational plan and key contacts
• 2.6Organise personnel and conduct a marine operations briefing and safety drill for vessel/s involved

3 Coordinate vessel departure

• 3.1Conduct pre-departure checks and notifications
• 3.2Coordinate transport of vessel and equipment
• 3.3Coordinate loading, launching and/or departure of vessel
• 3.4Ensure compliance with operating procedures and workplace health and safety procedures

4 Coordinate marine operation

• 4.1Direct crew and personnel for marine operation
• 4.2Monitor and document personnel, activities and compliance with marine operational plan
• 4.3Maintain communications throughout work according to workplace communications procedures
• 4.4Manage waste storage and disposal according to workplace and environmental procedures
• 4.5Record and notify supervisor of changes to operational plan
• 4.6Identify contingency situations, report contingencies to supervisor and implement corrective actions according supervisor instructions
• 4.7Coordinate landing, retrieval or mooring/docking of vessel
• 4.8Coordinate unloading and vessel shutdown procedure

5 Finalise and report on marine activities

• 5.1Finalise communication plan, notifications and operational arrangements for marine activity according to plan
• 5.2Complete workplace records for marine operation and use of vessel
• 5.3Clean and store vessel and equipment
• 5.4Organise maintenance or replacement of faulty equipment
• 5.5Complete incident reports
• 5.6Report marine operation with outcomes and future recommendations according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for AHCMAR303 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCMAR303 needs to address all 63 unit components: 5 elements with 32 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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