TRANSPORT SAFETY VICTORIA
TSV Maritime ATP Training Standards
(Marine Licence and PWC Endorsement)
Document no: 5a of 6
June 2012
Marine Licence Training Standard
Table of Contents
Glossary
1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 7
2 Purpose ..................................................................................................... 8
3 Scope......................................................................................................... 8
4 Intellectual Property ................................................................................... 8
5 Course Outcomes ...................................................................................... 9
5.1
Induction of trainers and assessors ................................................... 9
6 Delivery of Training and Assessment......................................................... 9
6.1
Training and Assessment Strategies & Lesson Plans ....................... 9
6.1.1 Course Introduction ...................................................................... 10
6.1.2 Course Content ............................................................................ 10
6.1.3 Course Duration ........................................................................... 10
6.1.4 Resources .................................................................................... 10
6.1.5 Training Venue ............................................................................. 11
6.1.6 Trainer and Assessor Qualifications............................................. 11
7 Assessment ............................................................................................. 13
7.1
Assessment Method ........................................................................ 13
7.1.1 Administering the multiple-choice Test......................................... 13
7.1.2 Scoring the test ............................................................................ 13
7.1.3 Re-sitting the test ......................................................................... 13
8 Continuous Improvement ......................................................................... 14
9 Units of Competence ............................................................................... 15
9.1
Unit 1 – Carry out trip preparation and planning .............................. 15
9.2
Unit 2 – Safely operate a small mechanically powered vessel ........ 15
9.3
Unit 3 – Respond to boating emergencies and incidents ................. 15
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Attachments ........................................................................................ 16
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Document Control ............................................................................... 16
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Disclaimer
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(b)
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Purpose – These Training Standards have been produced by Transport Safety Victoria
(TSV) to provide information about the standards for Training and Assessment, as at
the date of publication.
No substitute – These Training Standards are not a substitute for, and should not be
read in lieu of, the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) or the Marine Safety Regulations 2012
(Vic), or any other relevant laws, codes, rules, procedures or policies. Further, the
contents of these Training Standards do not constitute legal or business advice.
No Warranty – While TSV has used due care and skill in the production of these
Training Standards, neither TSV, nor any of its employees, agents and consultants
make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness or
suitability for particular purposes of the information contained herein.
© State Government of Victoria 2012
Copyright in this publication resides with the Director, Transport Safety and the State
of Victoria. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any process except in
accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
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Glossary
AQTF means the Australian Quality Training Framework
Accredited Training Provider, or ATP means the entity accredited by the Safety
Director to conduct the Training and Assessment; ATP means the entity accredited by
the Safety Director to conduct the Marine Licence Training and the Marine Licence Testing
and where the context admits includes its employees, sub-contractors, and agents;
Approved Location means a location listed in this ATP accreditation;
Business Days means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday
appointed under the Public Holidays Act 1993 (the “Act”) including any day
appointed by the Minister under Section 7 (1) (a) of that Act applicable to the
Melbourne metropolitan area.
Business means the business of providing approved training and assessment for Training
and Assessment purposes;Business means the business of providing approved training and
assessment for recreational boat operator training and assessment purposes;
Certificate of Attainment means the certificate, provided by the Safety Director or the
ATP, for issue to Eligible Applicants who have passed the Training and
Assessment;Certificate of Attainment means the certificate, provided by TSV, for
issue to Marine Licence Eligible Applicants that have passed the Marine Licence Test;
Code of Practice for the purpose of privacy provisions, means a code of practice as
defined in, and approved under, the Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic);
Commencement Date means the commencement of the ATP Accreditation as specified in
the ATP approval letter;
Confidential Information means all Information which is either directly or indirectly
disclosed provided or made available by the Safety Director or TSV to the ATP or
acquired by the ATP from the Safety Director or TSV (whether orally, electronically, in
writing or by any other means) in respect of or in connection with the training and
assessment, whether before or after the signing of this ATP accreditation and includes
information pertaining to or connected in any way with the training and assessment,
including but not limited to:
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Information about the Safety Director or TSV or those involved in TSV's activities,
Information relating to the internal management and structure of TSV;
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Information concerning documentation, systems, technology and affairs, operations,
processes, plans or inventions and product information (whether customers, suppliers or
otherwise);
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financial, technological, strategic or business information, concepts, plans, strategies,
directions or systems;
 research, development, operational, legal, marketing or accounting information, concepts,
plans, strategies, directions or systems;
 technology, source and object codes for computer software;
 Information comprised in or relating to any Intellectual Property rights of the State of Victoria,
or third parties to whom the Safety Director or TSV owes a legal obligation; and
 know-how relating to computer software, financial techniques and products of the
Safety Director or TSV;
Eligible Applicant means a person who:
a) in the case of an applicant for a general marine licence under section 53 of the MSA
satisfies the age requirement in section 53(1)(a) (i) of the MSA; or
b) in the case of an applicant for a restricted marine licence under section 54 of the MSA,
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satisfies the age requirement in section 54(1)(a) (i) of the MSA; and
c)
is not ineligible to apply for a Marine Licence,
and has provided satisfactory evidence of identity to the ATP as outlined in the TSV Maritime ATP
Administration Procedures.
Information includes information or data, whether:
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written, graphical, electronic, oral or in any other form, irrespective of the form in which it
was originally provided;
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provided in writing, graphically, electronically, orally or in any other way.
Information Privacy Principles means the principles so identified and set out in the
Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic);
Intellectual Property includes all intellectual property rights, title to, and interests in any
jurisdiction whether protectable by statute, at common law or in equity, including
without limitation:
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patents, trade marks, service marks, copyright, registered designs, trade names,
domain names, symbols and logos;
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patent applications and applications to register trade marks, service marks and
designs; and
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techniques, computer programme code, specifications, rights in circuit layouts,
ideas, concepts, know-how, data, inventions, discoveries, developments, trade
secrets, information and logical sequences (whether or not reduced in writing or
other machine or human readable form), and
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includes any improvements, advancements, modifications, discoveries and
developments arising in relation to any of these.
Key Personnel means the persons nominated by the ATP to perform the training and
assessment and includes Nominated Principals, Nominated Liaison Officers, relevant
managers, trainers and assessors and administrative staff;
Law means Commonwealth, Victorian and local government legislation, including
regulations, by-laws and other subordinate legislation; judicial, administrative or regulatory
decrees, judgments or orders, standards, procedures as amended from time to time;
Marine Licence means a general marine licence or a restricted marine licence granted
by TSV
Marine Licence Test means the test provided to the ATP by TSV.
Marine Licence Training means the training provided to Eligible Applicants;
Maritime Training Package means the Transport & Logistics Industry Skills Council TDM07
Maritime Training Package;
National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) means the Australian Transport
Council National Standards for Commercial Vessels Part D Crew Competencies:
RTO means a registered training organisation registered by an Australian state or
territory recognition authority to deliver training and/or conduct assessments and issue
nationally recognised qualifications in accordance with the Australian Quality Training
Framework;
Media Release means a prepared publicity or a news announcement;
MSA means Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic);
MSR means Marine Safety Regulations 2012 (Vic);
National Quality Council means the advisory body of that name, established by the
Federal Government that reports to the Ministerial Council for Vocational and Technical
Education;
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Nominated Liaison Officer means the person nominated by the ATP to be the contact
person in relation to the provision of day to day training and assessment;
Nominated Principal means the Principal of the ATP who will represent the ATP;
Private Dwelling means a structure that is intended to have people live in it as permanent
residents and includes houses, flats or apartments;
Publications means TSV manuals, handbooks, guidelines, procedures documented work
practices etc referred to in this ATP Approval .(as amended by TSV from time to time);
PWC means personal water craft;
Safety Director means the Director, Transport Safety, a statutory office established
under s 171 of the Transport Integration Act 2010 (Vic) together with his delegates and
the staff members of TSV authorised to act on his behalf (as the context requires).
Training and Assessment means the Marine Licence Training and the Marine Licence Test
provided, or to be provided, by the ATP to Eligible Applicants or commercial training and
assessment packages delivered in accordance with the NSCV or approved by TSV;
Transport Safety Victoria or TSV, means the Department of Transport staff seconded to the
Safety Director in order to support the Safety Director in the exercise of his powers and
functions;
VicRoads means the Roads Corporation established under the Transport Act 1983
(Vic);
Working With Children Check has the meaning given in the Working with Children
Act 2005 (Vic).
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1 Introduction
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV), is the State’s marine safety agency and is
responsible for the administration of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) (the Act)
and the Marine Safety Regulations 2012 (Vic) (the Regulations). Under the
Act, one of the Safety Director’s functions is the issuing of Marine Licences
and TSV has established two pathways by which the boating public may
obtain a Marine Licence. These are:
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Successful completion of a VicRoads Licence Test; or
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Formal training and assessment by a TSV Accredited Training Provider
(ATP).
The intent of the training provider pathway is to give recreational boaters,
especially those new to boating, access to training services that provide
foundation boating knowledge and an opportunity for skills development.
The accredited Marine Licence training provider pathway has been endorsed
as part of TSV’s overall strategy to improve safety for operators of
recreational power vessels, their passengers and other water users.
These TSV Maritime ATP Training Standards outline the requirements for the
delivery of recreational boat operator training against three Units of
Competency which have been adopted by TSV from the ‘Guidelines for
Recreational Boat Operator Competencies’ as agreed to by the National
Marine Safety Committee in November 2000. The Marine Licence Units of
Competency are contained in Attachment I of this standard.
This Training Standard forms part of the overall Governance Framework for
the engagement and management of TSV ATPs and should be read as part
of the package of governance documents that includes:
1. TSV Maritime ATP General Terms and Conditions
2. TSV Maritime ATP Letter of Accreditation
3. TSV Maritime ATP Administration Procedures
4. TSV Maritime ATP Audit Guidelines
5. TSV Maritime ATP Training Standards
6. TSV Maritime ATP Application for Accreditation Form and Guideline
Marine Licence training providers must be accredited by TSV. To apply to
become an accredited marine training provider Registered Training
Organisations must complete and submit a TSV Maritime ATP Provider
Application for Accreditation Form.
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2 Purpose
The purpose of this TSV Maritime ATP Training Standard is to ensure
consistent quality training outcomes for recreational boaters who attend an
accredited training course.
By adopting these Standards, TSV aims to contribute to, and promote:
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basic understanding of waterway rules;
awareness of boating safety;
safe use of waterways;
relevant local knowledge; and
safe operation on water.
3 Scope
This Standard applies to the delivery of training and assessment by TSV
Accredited Training Providers.
The three Units of Competency contained in Attachment I of this Training
Standard is specifically for operators of recreational mechanically powered
vessels, including personal watercraft. The Standard is not applicable to the
operation of commercial vessels.
The Units of Competency are based on core competencies contained in the
National Marine Safety Committees Guidelines for Recreational Boat
Operator Competencies. They include the range of variables which can apply
in the operation of recreational mechanically powered vessels and the
evidence required for assessment of the required knowledge.
4 Intellectual Property
Ownership of this TSV Maritime ATP Training Standards rests with the Safety
Director. The Standard may not be used for training delivery or assessment
by any other body or individual without the prior written approval of TSV.
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5 Course Outcomes
Persons who have completed a TSV approved course and test and have
been assessed as satisfying the requirements of all three Units of
Competency of the TSV Maritime ATP Training Standards will be issued with
the TSV Certification of Attainment.
The course name on the certification must be as specified by TSV which will
indicate that the certification is in respect of general recreational power boat
operation, or specifically for Personal Water Craft (PWC) operation.
Successful applicants are then eligible, if they satisfy all other requirements,
to obtain a Victorian Marine Licence
5.1 Induction of trainers and assessors
Trainers and assessors must be inducted by the ATP to ensure they are
aware of TSV’s requirements for training delivery, proof of identity, security of
TSV Certificates of Attainment and eligibility requirements for issuing TSV
Certificates of Attainment using the TSV Trainer/Assessor Induction Checklist,
in the TSV Maritime ATP Administration Procedures.
6 Delivery of Training and Assessment
This section provides guidance for the delivery of training and assessment
against the Victorian Marine Licence Units of Competency, and contained in
Attachment I.
The three Victorian Marine Licence Units of Competency are to be delivered
and assessed in their entirety according to the principles applicable to
nationally recognised training. The units indicate the specific content which is
mandatory for delivery of training and assessment which may lead to the
granting of a PWC endorsement.
6.1 Training and Assessment Strategies & Lesson Plans
The ATP must identify, negotiate, plan and implement appropriate training
and assessment strategies and lesson plans to meet the needs of its clients.
The Marine Licence training course must be documented in a Training and
Assessment Strategy and lesson plan. See Learning and Assessment
Strategy Outline Template, Attachment III as an example.
The two components of the Marine Licence and PWC course may be
delivered as an integrated program or in discrete sections. The assessments
however, must be conducted separately.
It is likely that appropriate delivery modes used for marine licence training will
include classroom, practical training or a combination of these.
Below are some guidelines regarding information, as a minimum, that must be
covered in the documented training and assessment strategy submitted to
TSV.
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6.1.1 Course Introduction
When introducing the course to participants, trainers must ensure they include
the following information:
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Emergency evacuation procedures,
Occupational health and safety issues or hazards,
Location of amenities,
Information about the ATP’s policy and procedures for complaints and
appeals, and
The full business name of the accredited ATP including both the
business and trading names.
6.1.2 Course Content
ATPs must ensure that the Marine Licence Training addresses, as a
minimum, the requirements of the three units of from the National Maritime
Safety Committee Guidelines for Recreational Boat Operator Competencies
as follows:
 Carry out trip preparation and planning,
 Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat,
 Respond to boating emergencies and incidents.
ATPs who wish to provide training in PWC competencies must include
specific requirements for PWC in the training and assessment strategy. Units
of Competency, items marked with an asterix are mandatory for PWC
operation. The PWC component of the course must be delivered as a
separate lesson with a focus on the specific skills and knowledge for PWC
operators.
The training and assessment strategy should provide information on delivery
modes for training and assessment, appropriate to the course, including
standard training materials and resources, mapped to the three Units of
Competency in Attachment I and used by all trainers and assessors.
6.1.3 Course Duration
The time expected to adequately cover the content contained in the three
Units of Competency and administer the assessment is four (4) hours but
must take a minimum of 3.5 hours, in addition to the time allocated for
administrative duties carried out at the commencement and completion of
training.
Taking into account this estimation Accredited Training Providers must ensure
training and assessment strategies and lesson plans demonstrate adequate
course delivery time given the content required to be covered.
6.1.4 Resources
The training and assessment strategy must include specialised facilities and
equipment essential to the delivery of the course. Appropriate training
facilities and a range of resource materials and instructional aids, are not
limited to but may comprise any of the following:
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White boards
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Flip charts
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Models
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Simulators
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Safety equipment for demonstration
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TSV publications
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Training provider course materials
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Overhead projection and/or
instructional resources).
video
equipment
(or
other
suitable
6.1.5 Training Venue
The program of scheduled public courses must be conducted in a
professional training environment.
ATPs are not permitted to deliver the training in a private dwelling, unless
written approval from TSV has been obtained prior to commencement. Each
ATP must make a written application to TSV who will conduct a site visit and
make a determination as to whether the premises are suitable.
6.1.5.1 On-Site Training Delivery
On-site training delivery is different from training in a private dwelling or “inhome”. On-site is where training is at the clients premises such as a sporting
club or company. The trainer must complete a documented assessment of the
proposed training environment to ensure the venue can adequately
accommodate the training without compromising quality of delivery or safety.
An On-Site Training Venue Checklist has been provided, see Attachment II.
The checklist must be completed prior to training delivery to ensure the venue
meets the minimum standards below:
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Meets OHS requirements
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Size of venue is adequate for number of participants
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Equipment and resources, as outlined in the training and assessment
strategy, can be used
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The environment is free from distractions and interruptions
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Access to amenities is available
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Suitable seating is available.
Note: Examples of on-site training venue assessments may be requested by
TSV from time to time, or their representative, for audit purposes.
6.1.6 Trainer and Assessor Qualifications
Training and assessment must be conducted by appropriately qualified
trainers and assessors as per AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for
Registration, Standard 1.4 as follows:
 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) or,
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
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (BSZ40104)
In addition, trainers and assessors are required to continue to update their
knowledge of TSV recreational boating safety requirements.
The ATP must retain certified copies of trainer and assessor qualifications.
The ATP must ensure that all trainers and assessors hold a current Working
with Children check card.
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7 Assessment
7.1 Assessment Method
TSV has provided test papers for the Marine licence and the PWC
endorsement. These tests must be used by ATPs and may not be altered in
any way. The tests consist of the following:
• Four versions of the Marine Licence test,
• Four versions of the PWC test,
• Answer sheet for each test,
• List of correct answers for each test.
7.1.1 Administering the multiple-choice Test
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ATPs must use the TSV test provided. It is not permissible to annex the
TSV test to other tests carried out by the organisation.
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The test must be administered as a closed book exam.
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Students must be supervised at all times during the test.
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Each participant must complete his/her test in isolation from other course
participants, without discussion or interaction.
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Where a participant identifies they have poor language, literacy and
numeracy skills, the assessor may read the assessment questions to the
participant and record their answer.
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The PWC Test must be administered as a separate test to the Marine
Licence test.
7.1.2 Scoring the test
The instructor must score each test individually using the answer sheet
provided. Successful applicants are required to attain a minimum score of:
•
Vessel - 26 correct question out of a possible 30, or
•
PWC - 13 correct questions out of a possible 15.
7.1.3 Re-sitting the test
Where an applicant is not successful in attaining the required number of
correct questions they may be given the option to attempt a different version
of the test. This may be attempted immediately following the first attempt.
Where an applicant is not successful on the second attempt they may not
attempt the test again on the same day.
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8 Continuous Improvement
ATPs must apply continuous improvement processes to the delivery and
ongoing management of Marine Licence training services to its clients. This
requires demonstration at audit of continuous improvement activities
undertaken by the Accredited Training Providers which links feedback from
participants and trainers to course improvements.
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9
Units of Competence
The units cover the following areas:
9.1
Unit 1 – Carry out trip preparation and planning
This unit outlines the knowledge required to plan and prepare for a safe
boating trip. It includes knowledge regarding the maintenance of the vessel
and safety equipment, maintenance of mooring and berthing apparatus, and
planning a trip.
9.2
Unit 2 – Safely operate a small mechanically powered
vessel
This unit outlines the knowledge required to safely handle/operate a small
powered vessel on coastal and inland waters. It includes the knowledge
required for safe manoeuvring and handling of the vessel, safe navigation and
safe anchoring of the vessel.
9.3
Unit 3 – Respond to boating emergencies and
incidents
This unit outlines the knowledge required to deal with boating emergencies
and incidents, including the use of safety equipment and the provision of
assistance to others in distress. It includes the correct application safety
equipment, raising alarms, dealing with on-board emergencies and assisting
other boat users in distress.
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10 Attachments
Attachment I – TSV Marine Licence Units of Competency
Attachment II – On-site Training Venue Inspection Checklist
Attachment III – Training and Assessment Strategy Template
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Summary of changes
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Attachment I
Marine Licence Training Units of Competency
UNIT 1
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Unit
Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge required to plan and prepare for a safe
boating trip
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Vessel and
safety
equipment
maintenance
The requirements for regular maintenance and servicing of the vessel are
identified
Safety equipment which complies with relevant legislation is identified
The requirements to ensure that safety equipment is serviceable and
accessible, securely and appropriately stowed in locations known to all
parties on board are identified
Mooring and
berthing
apparatus
maintenance
The requirements for regular maintenance and servicing of mooring and
berthing apparatus are identified
Trip
planning
The suitability for the planned trip of weather, conditions, vessel and
personnel is correctly described
Mooring apparatus which is appropriate to the vessel and location is
identified
Trip activity plan takes account of location, distance, type of operation and
emergency contact
Adequate provisions for the trip, including fuel, are described
Communication of trip details to an appropriate person is described
The number of passengers appropriate to given vessel design limitations
and/or legislative requirements is identified
Secure stowage of equipment, stores and personal items so as to maintain
vessel stability is described
Communication of safe return from the activity to an appropriate person is
described
RANGE OF
VARIABLES
Maintenance
/
service of
the motor
may include
but is not
limited to:
* starred items mandatory for PWC
Oil levels and mix *
Belts
Spark plugs *
Regular running and flushing
of motor *
Manual starting
Raw water intake filters *
Fuel lines, fillers and tanks *
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Hoses
Compliance with program
maintenance *
Electrical wiring
Dead Man's switch
Steerage *
Propeller and shaft condition *
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Attachment I
Marine Licence Training Units of Competency
UNIT 1
Safety
equipment
may include:
Weather and
conditions:
Area of
operation
may include:
Trip activity
may include:
Persons to
advise may
include:
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Lifejackets *
Bailers
Dinghy/life-raft
Paddles/oars
Bilge pump
Bucket and line
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Distress signalling equipment
*
Marine radio
Waterproof torch *
Charts *
Anchor/Sea anchor *
Lifebuoy *
Current Forecast *
Wind *
Latest weather and conditions
information *
Source of weather information
*
Hazards *
Local knowledge, rules and
protocols *
Events *
Emergency response *
Adequate fuel for distance to
be travelled *
Way points
Suitability of vessel for the
activity *
Radio used and frequency
Call signs
Family member *
Neighbour(s) *
Water Police
Recognised marine rescue
services
Local police
Governing body
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Compass
Sound signal
Drinking water
Towing harness
Isolating switches
Tow rope
Local emergency procedures book
Sounding equipment
EPIRB *
GPS
Divers flag
Suitable clothing *
Emergency steering
Alternative means of propulsion
Tides (flood and ebb tides) Rips and
bars *
Wave height *
Visibility *
Day/night *
Access and exit points *
Safe havens *
Launching ramps *
Destination port *
Trip intention forms
Description of vessel *
Registration number *
Trip departure and return time *
Area and nature of operation *
Relative *
Organisation *
Club *
Harbour master
Note in car, if appropriate *
Coastal radio stations *
Transport Safety Victoria
Attachment I
Marine Licence Training Units of Competency
UNIT 1
Provisions
may include:
Mooring and
berth
maintenance
may include:
Activity
details to be
communicat
ed may
include:
Pre-start
check may
include:
EVIDENCE
GUIDE:
Critical
Aspects of
Evidence:
Interdepende
nt
Assessment
of Units:
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Water
Food
Ice
Sun protection *
Wet weather gear
First aid kit
Appropriateness of
mooring/berthing *
Regularity of checks
Services by recognised
contractor
Vessel description or photo *
Number of people in vessel *
Departure/arrival times *
Types of radios
Personal medication for all
passengers
Batteries
Gas
Adequate emergency fuel (reserve)
and a method of fuel transfer
Fuel is connected *
Battery is charged and
connected *
Kill switch *
Fumes, petrol *
Fuel and water leaks *
Open hatches/windows/doors
Ventilation
Sea-cock opening
Secure loose gear *
Turn on marine radio
Checking bilge water levels *
Navigation lights *
Raising radio aerials
Serviceable mooring and berthing
lines *
Fenders
Anchors and other ground tackle
Must advise trip conclusion *
Shore contact details *
Trailer registration number *
Fuel capacity and usage *
The regular maintenance and service requirements for a power vessel
are identified
Pre-departure check procedures which ensure readiness for the planned
activity are identified.
The activity is planned and appropriate person to advice regarding trip
details is identified.
Nil
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UNIT 1
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Underpinnin
g
Knowledge:
Weather information
Vessel maintenance and service schedule requirements
Capabilities of vessel
Safety equipment required on board vessel
Safety procedures
Marine legislation, regulations and rules
Area of activity
Legislative requirements regarding the use of safety equipment
Interpret weather forecasts
Underpinnin
g Skills:
Resource
Requirement
s:
Consistency
in
Performance
:
Context of
Assessment:
Nil
Assessment of this unit may be undertaken over time with reference to a
range of boating contexts
Assessment of this unit may be undertaken by one or a combination of
theory, actual or simulated boating context
UNIT 2
Safely operate a small mechanically powered vessel
Unit
Descriptor:
This unit covers knowledge required for safe handling/operation of a noncommercial powered vessel on coastal and inland waters
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Vessel
manoeuvring
and handling
Procedures for pre-start checks are described
Motor preparation and starting procedures are described
Safe manoeuvring according to conditions and in accordance with water
traffic regulations is identified
Requirements for monitoring of the performance of the vessel and
personnel at all times are identified
The potential impact of vessel use on others and the environment is
described
The wearing, use and stowage of safety equipment in accordance with
legislation and recognised regulations and rules is described
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Marine Licence Training Units of Competency
UNIT 2
Safely operate a small mechanically powered vessel
Safe
Navigation
Aids to small craft navigation are identified
Collision avoidance techniques and when these must be applied are
described in accordance with relevant legislation, recognised regulations
and rules
Vessel operation procedures are described in accordance with relevant
legislation, recognised regulations and rules
Navigational aids and landmarks used to determine and monitor vessel
position are identified
Navigation hazards and conditions which must be taken into account in
navigating the vessel are identified
Anchoring
procedures
Selection of appropriate anchorage site in accordance with specified
prevailing and forecast conditions and in accordance with legislation is
described
The types of anchor suitable for a range of locations are correctly
identified
Anchor lowering, setting and monitoring requirements according to
specified prevailing conditions are correctly described
Anchor retrieval and secure stowage is correctly identified
RANGE OF
VARIABLES:
Manoeuvring
conditions
may include:
Safe
manoeuvring
may include:
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From or to a ramp, pontoon, wharf, mooring, anchor *
Confined areas (narrow channels, marinas, moorings, obstructions) *
Sea-states: bars, waves, rips, high seas, tidal surges, choppy
conditions *
Low speed/high speed *
Wakes *
Poor visibility *
Effect of wind *
Large vessels *
Steer straight line *
Emergency stop *
Astern *
Trim and stability of vessel *
Figure-eight *
Towing or being towed *
Right of way *
Berthing *
Port-Starboard *
Standing-on/stemming the tide *
Throttle control *
Retrieval of person overboard *
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UNIT 2
Safely operate a small mechanically powered vessel
Monitoring
may include:
Cooling system*
Bilge, portholes and hatches
Location and welfare or
persons on board*
Oil, fuel and water *
Radio
Weather *
Set and drift *
Effect of wind, tides and
currents *
Submerged objects *
Danforth
Grapnel
Bruce
Plough
Multiple anchors
Bow and stern anchors
Hazards and
conditions
may include:
Type of
anchors may
include:
Anchoring
systems may
include:
Aids to small
craft
navigation
may include:
Impact of
vessel use on
others and the
environment
may include:
Legislation,
procedures
and rules may
relate to:
IALA Buoyage System ‘A’
Charts
Compasses
GPS
Sounder
Noise *
Wake *
Safety of others *
Disturbance or injury to wildlife
*
Disposal of waste *
Collision regulations such as:
Navigating in narrow channels
*
Giving way to other vessels *
Overtaking *
Proper lookout *
Sound signals, lights and
shapes *
Responsibilities and duty of
care *
Use of buoyage system *
Speed *
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Sewerage
Position of vessel *
Other water users *
Battery and electrical systems *
Ventilation
Other vessels / wash *
Restricted waters *
Crossing bars *
Admiralty
Sea anchor
Sarca
Mooring buoy
Tide Tables
Passage plan
Marine references
Notices to mariners
Radio navigational warnings
Effects of detergent *
Anti-foul
Disposal of bilge water
Fuelling arrangements *
Recognition of lights and markers *
Rules of road *
Recognition of operation areas *
Specific activity rules eg PWC,
water skis *
Equipment requirements *
Accident/Incident reporting *
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UNIT 2
Safely operate a small mechanically powered vessel
Marine legislation such as
Safety regulations *
Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic)
Licensing and registration *
Speed limit restrictions *
Distance off requirements *
Port limits *
Marine incident reporting *
Carrying capacity *
Alcohol limits *
Age of operators *
Environmental and wildlife regulations:
Relevant and applicable State/Territory rules as they apply to the
operations of vessels *
EVIDENCE
GUIDE
Critical
Aspects of
Evidence:
Interdependen
t Assessment
of Units:
Underpinning
Knowledge:
Underpinning
Skills:
Resource
Requirements:
Consistency
in
Performance:
Context of
Assessment:
The requirements for safe operation and anchoring of the vessel at all
times in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and rules are
correctly identified
Pre-requisite units: Nil
Co-requisite units: Nil
Boating and other relevant legislation, rules and regulations
Area of activity hazards and prevailing conditions
Boating information resources
Legislative requirements regarding the use of safety equipment
Environmental awareness
Nil
Nil
Assessment of this unit may be undertaken over time with reference to a
range of boating contexts
Assessment of this unit may be undertaken by one or a combination of
theory, actual or simulated boating context
UNIT 3
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
Unit
Descriptor:
This unit covers the knowledge required to deal with boating
emergencies and incidents including the use of safety equipment and the
provision of assistance to others in distress
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Marine Licence Training Units of Competency
UNIT 3
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
Use safety
equipment
The requirement that nature, type, location, accessibility and
serviceability of safety equipment is known and understood by all
personnel on board is described
The briefing of personnel which must be conducted before departure is
described
The purpose for which safety equipment is designed is identified
Use of safety equipment in a manner appropriate to given emergency
incidents is identified
Nature of emergency is identified
Alarm to be communicated to on-board personnel is correctly described
Distress signals used to indicate need of assistance are correctly
recognised
Communication to on board personnel of the actions required to deal
with the emergency is described
Raise alarms
Deal with onboard
emergency
Assist others
in distress
Procedures which must be implemented to combat emergency and
protect persons on board are identified
The means by which vessel position is identified, recorded and
communicated are recognised
Assistance to be provided to injured persons is identified
The maintenance of communication with rescuers is identified
Procedures for abandoning the vessel are identified
Communication of cessation of emergency to appropriate personnel is
identified
Distress signals from others are recognised
Nature of assistance required is identified
Capability to safely assist or relay emergency is determined taking into
account own safety and physical proximity to the emergency incident
Appropriate response to the emergency is identified
Communication of cessation of emergency to appropriate personnel is
identified
RANGE OF
VARIABLES:
Emergencies
may include:
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Fire (smoke or heat)*
Collision *
Grounding *
Person overboard*
Person retrieval from water*
Capsize *
Swamping *
Sinking *
Fouled propeller *
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Motor breakdown or malfunction
(electrical/mechanical) *
Anchoring
Flooding
Lost *
Injuries/illnesses *
Hypothermia *
Lack of fuel *
Contaminated fuel*
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UNIT 3
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
Distress
signals may
include:
Pyrotechnic distress flares
Flags
Radio
Hand signals *
Dye marker
International Code - Signal of
Distress *
Brief on-board personnel*
Drinking water
Donning of life jackets
Identifying location of vessel
Communicating to rescuers of
actions taken or to be taken *
Preparation
for
abandoning
includes:
Briefing
information
may include:
EVIDENCE
GUIDE
Critical
Aspects of
Evidence:
Interdependen
t Assessment
of Units:
Underpinning
Knowledge:
Underpinning
Skills:
Resource
Requirements:
Sound signals (including voice) *
EPIRB
V-sheet
Reflective mirror
Light signals
Mobile phone *
Readiness of life raft
Activate EPIRB *
Identification and collection of
emergency equipment, provisions
and clothing
Deployment of anchor or sea
anchor
Vessel operation *
Personnel assessment such as swimming skills, boating knowledge,
medication and dietary requirements *
Location and use of safety equipment
Emergency procedures *
Abandoning procedures *
Accurate communication of nature of emergency to on-board
personnel, potential rescuers and/or marine authorities is identified
Correct deployment of safety equipment to suit the nature of the
emergency is identified
Pre-requisite Units: Nil
Co-requisite units: Nil
Range of safety equipment
Types of boating emergency incidents and situations
Common emergency actions
Boating legislation, regulations and rules
Correct use of safety equipment
Communication
Leadership skills
Delegation skills
First aid
Nil
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Marine Licence Training Units of Competency
UNIT 3
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
Consistency
in
Performance:
Context of
Assessment:
Assessment of this unit may be undertaken over time with reference to a
range of boating contexts
Assessment of this unit may be undertaken by one or a combination of
theory, actual or simulated boating context
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TSV Marine Licence
On-Site Training Venue Inspection Checklist
Venue Name:
Location:
Site Induction Contact:
Training Date: ____ / ____ / ____
Contact No:
Emergency Procedures
Facilities







Emergency Procedure
Emergency Exits
Fire extinguisher location
First Aid kit location
Occupational Health & Safety


Access to amenities
Coffee / Tea making facilities
Parking
Controls
Access and Egress is clear
________________________
No trip hazards such as cables or
uneven floor surfaces.
________________________
 Electrical appliances such as urn for
making coffee/tea are in good order ________________________
and on a stable counter with good
access.
Training Space
Equipment





Adequate size
Participants
for
number
of
Adequate seating for number of
participants
Room layout, seating, is appropriate
for the purposes of training and
assessment.
 White board
 Projector
 ____________________
 ____________________
 ____________________
 ____________________
Adequate Heating / Air conditioning
Adequate Lighting
Inspection Conducted by:
Name:_________________________
Signature:_____________________
Inspection Date: ____ / ____ / ____
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Training and Assessment Strategy template
Name of
Accredited
Training Provider
(ATP)
RBOL
competency
standards
Program duration
Proposed assessment
hours
RBOL
PWC
Delivery and
assessment staff
Name of staff member/s
Please add more lines as required
Competencies of staff
Provide detail of the following:
Training & assessment
qualification or
equivalent competencies
Relevant boat operator licences/experience
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Inducted
Yes/No
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Name of Liaison
Officer
Delivery and
assessment
arrangements
Complaints and
appeals
Who is the person nominated by your organisation to manage TSV publications and Certificates of Attainment? This includes:
o
o
o
o
Maintaining the register of certificates of attainment
Ordering certificates of attainment
Reconciling issue of certificates of attainment
Posting back damaged certificates to TSV
Delivery
Insert a brief outline of how delivery will occur including the
estimated time frame.
Include a description of how participants with poor language,
literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills will be identified before the
commencement of training
Assessment
Insert a brief outline of:
o how assessment will be carried out, including the estimated time frame
o how re assessment will take place
o how participants with poor LLN will be assessed
Does the ATP have procedures in place for complaints and appeals?
 Yes
 No
Training venue/s
Tick the TVC column if a Training Venue Checklist has been completed for that venue. Add to this checklist as required.
Insert location of training venues
TVC
Insert location of training venues
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updated??
TVC
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Resources
List instructional aids and resource materials to be used in training and assessment
Promotion
Describe how the course/s will be advertised.
Proof of identity
Briefly describe how proof of identity will be established and recorded.
Continuous
improvement
Insert a brief outline of how and how frequently feedback will be collected from participants and how this feedback will be used to improve the quality of training
and assessment.
TSV trainer
performance
checklist
Insert a brief description of how the TSV trainer performance checklist will be administered with:
o new staff
o ongoing staff
Has a lesson plan
been developed?
 Yes – please attach
 No
ATP management
endorsement
Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
Review:
How and when will this strategy be reviewed?
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updated??
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