Field Service Sector
Review of Maritime Unit Standards
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
Maritime |
Maritime Management |
4160, 9468 |
Navigation and Seamanship |
4117, 4119, 4152, 8127, 8129, 12301-12304, 15027, 19489, 19490, 19628, 20029, 26304, 27096, 29217, 29221-29224, 29341-29351, 29362 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2020
Planned review date December 2025
Summary
This review was completed through face-to-face meetings, video and phone calls, and via email with a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) consisting of industry experts and providers.
All feedback received prior to and during the review process were incorporated in consultation with the TAG. These units were endorsed for registration by the TAG in June 2020.
Main changes
· Guidance Information was updated across all unit standards, including legislation, definitions, references and assessment information.
· The titles of unit standard 4117, 12301, and 29341 were amended to provide clarity and encompass all learning outcomes.
· 8 unit standards were designated expiring without replacement as they are no longer being used nor are they required by industry.
Category D unit standards will expire at the
end of December 2021
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Service Sector > Maritime > Maritime Management
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
4160 |
Implement and maintain adherence to safe working practices and policies on a vessel |
2 |
2 |
B |
9468 |
Maintain vesselboard management practices |
4 |
3 |
D |
Service Sector > Maritime > Navigation and Seamanship
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
4117 |
Navigate a vessel within sight of land Plan a safe coastal passage and navigate a vessel within sight of land |
4 |
15 |
B |
4119 |
Plan and prepare coastal passage |
4 |
4 |
D |
4152 |
Determine the effects of weather and sea state on the safety of the passage |
3 |
4 |
D |
8127 |
Navigate vessel on an open coastal passage |
4 |
15 |
D |
8129 |
Maintain stability on non-ballast vessel |
4 |
10 |
D |
12301 |
Maintain cleanliness of passage ways, and passenger and crew accommodation areas on a vessel Maintain cleanliness of passageways, and passenger and crew accommodation areas on a vessel |
2 |
3 |
B |
12302 |
Assist with berthing and letting go, and describe anchoring a vessel |
3 |
5 |
B |
12303 |
Describe and report vessel operational hazards |
2 |
2 |
B |
12304 |
Use ropes, knots and lashings on a vessel |
3 |
5 |
B |
15027 |
Control a commercial coastal vessel in port |
4 |
8 |
D |
19489 |
Steer a commercial vessel and keep watch |
3 |
6 |
B |
19490 |
Use marine radar on a restricted limits vessel |
3 |
10 |
B |
19628 |
Identify and describe legal requirements to operate a restricted limits vessel |
3 |
4 |
B |
20029 |
Demonstrate knowledge of navigation aids |
3 |
5 |
B |
26304 |
Operate a vessel in accordance with the Maritime Collision Prevention Rules |
4 |
5 |
B |
27096 |
Provide on-board customer services to passengers in a maritime environment |
3 |
4 |
B |
29217 |
Demonstrate knowledge of maritime rules and navigation, and steer and keep watch on a vessel |
3 |
10 |
B |
29221 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and provide interior service on-board a super yacht |
3 |
10 |
D |
29222 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and use electronic navigation equipment |
4 |
5 |
B |
29223 |
Manage the operation of a restricted limits vessel |
4 |
10 |
B |
29224 |
Operate a restricted limits vessel |
4 |
10 |
B |
29341 |
Apply advanced leadership and team work skills according to STCW A-II/1 to manage shipboard resources and personnel Apply advanced leadership and teamwork skills according to STCW A-II/1 to manage shipboard resources and personnel |
6 |
30 |
B |
29342 |
Manage the planning and conduct of a passage and determine position on a foreign-going ship according to STCW A-II/1 |
6 |
45 |
B |
29343 |
Manage the maintenance of a safe navigational watch according to STCW A-II/1 using electronic navigation systems |
6 |
40 |
B |
29344 |
Lead the response to emergencies and distress at sea according to STCW A-II/1 |
5 |
10 |
B |
29345 |
Communicate using IMO standard marine communication phrases and visual signalling according to STCW A-II/1 |
6 |
30 |
B |
29346 |
Direct the manoeuvring and handling of the vessel according to STCW A-II/1 |
6 |
30 |
B |
29347 |
Proactively ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements according to STCW A-II/1 |
5 |
10 |
B |
29348 |
Manage loading, stowage, unloading and care of cargoes according to STCW A-II/1 during voyages |
6 |
30 |
B |
29349 |
Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks according to STCW A-II/1 |
6 |
10 |
B |
29350 |
Maintain seaworthiness of the ship according to STCW A-II/1 or STCW A-III/1 |
6 |
20 |
B |
29351 |
Manage compliance with legislative requirements according to STCW A-II/1 |
6 |
10 |
B |
29362 |
Ensure compliance with pollution and legislative requirements according to STCW A-III/1 |
5 |
5 |
D |