Apply Domestic Regulations | Overview of Unit |
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Unit Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control compliance with National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and other legislative requirements applying to small commercial vessels operating on coastal voyages, including accessing and interpreting current information on the relevant Commonwealth and State and Territory Acts, legislation, codes and other publications applying to a vessel’s operations and security. It also includes the identification, interpretation and application of information on the roles and responsibilities of a vessel’s coxswains, skippers, masters, marine engine drivers and crew under relevant coastal maritime law and the monitoring of compliance of vessel’s operations and maintenance with both relevant domestic maritime regulations and applicable safety management systems.
Learning Outcomes
The trainee will be able to apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel.
Assessment
- A written assessment covering all aspects of domestic marine regulations pertaining to the operation of a small coastal vessel
- A practical examination involving conducting crew briefing and on board maintenance checks.
References
Material for this unit has been sourced and adapted from:
- Small Ships Training and Operations Manual 4th Edition (2005), Maritime Safety Queensland.
- Australian Boating Manual 3rd Edition (2003), Dick Gandy
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