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MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 Case for Endorsement i

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT MAR MARITIME TRAINING PACKAGE

Release 5.0

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 Case for Endorsement ii

CONTENTS A. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION........................................................................................... 1

Industry Reference Committee submitting the Case for Endorsement ...................................... 1

Skills Service Organisation responsible for preparing the Case for Endorsement .................... 1

Title and code for each of the Training Package components that are submitted for approval 1

Relevant Case for Change details ..................................................................................................... 2

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL ...................................................... 3

1. Description of work undertaken and why ....................................................................................... 3

2. Decision being sought from the AISC ............................................................................................... 4

C. EVIDENCE OF INDUSTRY SUPPORT ........................................................................................ 4

1. IRC written evidence of support ........................................................................................................ 4

2. Evidence of consultation with all relevant stakeholders ............................................................... 4

3. Evidence that states/territories have been actively engaged and provided advice ................... 4

4. Advice about alternative approaches explored .............................................................................. 5

5. Report/s by exception......................................................................................................................... 5

6. Evidence that key stakeholders (including training providers) are aware of the expected impact of the changes ........................................................................................................................ 6

D. INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS ABOUT TRAINING DELIVERY ...................................................... 6

1. Advice about industry’s expectations of training delivery ............................................................. 6

Industry priorities and expectations ................................................................................................ 6

Industry’s imperatives and timelines for implementation of the components .......................... 7

Overarching expectations of industry for the delivery/assessment of the components .......... 7

Reflection of contemporary work organisation and job profiles.................................................. 7

Supporting movement of skills within and across organisations and sectors ........................... 7

Promoting national and international portability ........................................................................... 7

Credit arrangements existing between Training Package qualifications and higher education qualifications ........................................................................................................................................ 8

2. Traineeships and apprenticeships .................................................................................................... 8

Nominal duration of the traineeship or apprenticeship................................................................ 8

E. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW TRAINING PACKAGE ......................................................... 8

1. Advice about how Training Package components meet occupational and licensing requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Reflecting licensing and regulatory requirements.......................................................................... 8

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2. Implementation issues of note and management strategy .......................................................... 9

Meeting the diversity of individual and enterprise needs ............................................................. 9

Supporting equitable access and progression of learners ............................................................ 9

Supporting learner transition between education sectors ........................................................... 9

3. Advice about implementation ........................................................................................................... 9

Supporting implementation across a range of settings ................................................................ 9

Supporting sound assessment practice ........................................................................................... 9

Public/private training and assessment services .......................................................................... 10

Enterprises ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Policy environment ........................................................................................................................... 10

Systemic issues .................................................................................................................................. 11

Supporting implementation through compliance with National Register requirements ....... 11

Data on VET delivery and participation .......................................................................................... 11

F. QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT ............................................................................................. 12

1. Independent Quality Report ............................................................................................................ 12

2. Companion Volume Implementation Guide ................................................................................. 12

3. Statement of evidence against the Training Package Quality Principles ................................... 12

G. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COAG INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL REFORMS TO TRAINING PACKAGES .............................................................................................................................. 13

1. How the decision being sought from the AISC would support the COAG Industry and Skills Council reforms to Training Packages .................................................................................. 13

2. Evidence of completion of the Training Package development work assigned by the AISC in the Case for Change ..................................................................................................................... 13

3. Evidence that Training Package component/s are prepared for publication ........................... 14

H. A COPY OF THE FULL CONTENT OF THE PROPOSED TRAINING PACKAGE COMPONENTS 14

ATTACHMENT A: MAPPING SUMMARY and MODIFICATION HISTORY ..................................... 16

ATTACHMENT B: STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ...................................................................... 29

Members of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee ................................................................. 29

Members of the Maritime Near Coastal Technical Advisory Committee .......................................... 29

State Training Authority (STA) contacts .................................................................................................. 30

Industry Training Advisory Bodies .......................................................................................................... 31

ATTACHMENT C: QUALITY REPORT ............................................................................................. 32

I. Section 1 – Details of draft training package components .............................................. 32

J. Section 2 – Compliance with the standards for training packages ................................. 33

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K. Section 3 – Comments on how the draft training package components meet the quality principles .................................................................................................................. 35

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 Case for Endorsement 1

A. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Industry Reference Committee submitting the Case for Endorsement

Maritime Industry Reference Committee (IRC)

Skills Service Organisation responsible for preparing the Case for Endorsement

Australian Industry Standards Limited (AIS)

AIS is a Skills Service Organisation (SSO) that undertakes professional activities for the following IRCs:

• Aviation • Corrections • Electrotechnology • ESI Generation • ESI Transmission, Distribution and Rail • Gas • Maritime • Public Safety • Rail • Transport and Logistics • Water.

AIS also provides technical, operational and secretariat services to enable IRCs to undertake industry engagement and to develop Training Packages and other products.

This submission puts forward a Case for Endorsement for the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0. It includes the 6 qualifications, and 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements (listed below) that have been revised in direct response to a request by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC).

The six qualifications align with the relevant AQF qualification type descriptor (for purpose, knowledge, skills and application). This is verified in the QA Report provided in Attachment C, section K3.

Title and code for each of the Training Package components that are submitted for approval

Qualification code Qualification title

MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)

MAR20418 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)

MAR30818 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

MAR30918 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)

MAR31018 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master Inland Waters)


Unit of Competency code

Unit of Competency title

MARB027 Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems

MARB028 Service marine internal combustion engines and propulsion and auxiliary systems MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems MARC033 Complete engine room tasks MARC034 Maintain hull out of water MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment MARC036 Operate deck machinery MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems MARC040 Manage fuel systems MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and

auxiliary systems MARC042 Operate electrical systems MARC043 Transmit and receive information by marine radio MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres

Relevant Case for Change details

Activity Order reference: AISL/TPD/2016-17/003

Activity Start Date: Wednesday, 4 January 2017 Activity Finish Date: Friday, 29 September 2017


The AISC requested necessary Training Package development work to incorporate AMSA’s certification requirements, as per the following three project phases.

Phase One: Six Near Coastal (NC) qualifications with a total of 35 native Units of Competency will be prepared with a Case for Endorsement by 29 September 2017.

Phase Two: Five NC qualifications, one skill set and a total of 66 native Units of Competency will be reviewed to incorporate the AMSA certification requirements by 30 March 2018.

Phase Three: Thirteen blue water Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) qualifications, associated skill sets and 87 native Units of Competency will be reviewed to incorporate the AMSA certification requirements by 30 November 2018.

This Case for Endorsement relates to Phase One of this project.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND REQUEST FOR APPROVAL

1. Description of work undertaken and why

Phase 1

On behalf of the Maritime IRC, AIS has revised six near coastal qualifications, and a total of 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0. This work is based on the activity order (AISL/TPD/2016-17/003) received from the Department of Education and Training.

An evaluation of the current MAR Maritime Training Package Release 4.0 was undertaken by AMSA1 and AIS in 2016 to establish whether it was appropriately aligned with the full requirements of the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and the STCW. The evaluation confirmed that changes were needed to ensure that the qualifications met all certification requirements of the NSCV and the STCW. These recommendations for change were agreed to at the Maritime IRC meeting in August 2016.

In 2017 work was undertaken to strengthen the alignment between MAR Maritime Training Package qualifications and Units of Competency in addressing the full requirements of the NSCV. The focus of the work was to revise and update qualifications and relevant Units of Competency for Certificate I to III, NC qualifications, including safety-specific Units of Competency critical to the attainment of AMSA certification, with emphasis on strengthening the Assessment Requirements, including increasing assessment rigour and clarity, and specifying mandatory assessment requirements and minimum physical resources for assessment.

The revised qualifications and Units of Competency will ensure that the regulator and industry have greater assurance that seafarers have the knowledge and skills to operate safely and meet all certification requirements. This should reduce the regulatory burden and streamline certification

1 AMSA is the national maritime regulator responsible on behalf of the Commonwealth Government of Australia for the regulation and safety oversight of Australia's shipping fleet and management of Australia's international maritime obligations. AMSA is also responsible for issuing certification under the Navigation Act 2012 and the National System Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law ACT 2012.


processes for domestic seafarers as seafarers no longer need to complete some of the additional requirements of AMSA post-achievement of the qualifications.

2. Decision being sought from the AISC This document puts forward a case for the endorsement of six NC qualifications, and a total of 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements. They have been developed in accordance with the Training Package Products Policy, the Standards for Training Packages 2012 and the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy, and in consultation with states and territories; the views of all key stakeholders have been considered during the process.

This has been confirmed by the Quality Assurance Report which can be found in Section F.

This Case for Endorsement is approved by the Maritime IRC and is submitted to the AISC through the Department of Education and Training for AISC consideration.

C. EVIDENCE OF INDUSTRY SUPPORT

1. IRC written evidence of support

The Maritime IRC members support the revised six qualifications, and 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements to be put forward to AISC for consideration for endorsement. The IRC members support the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 and anticipate minimal impact of these changes on the industry and the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. The IRC Chair provided written evidence of this decision on the Friday, 8 September 2017.

2. Evidence of consultation with all relevant stakeholders

During development of the six qualifications, and 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements, AIS used a variety of consultative methods to ensure relevant stakeholder engagement. This included establishing a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and conducting face-to-face consultations with key stakeholders in Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart. A list of TAC members can be found in Attachment B: Stakeholder Consultation.

In addition, consultation was also via:

• face-to-face meetings, phone, teleconference and emails to key industry stakeholders • IRC member communications to their relevant industry networks using various methods • emails to State and Territory Training Authorities (STAs) and VET regulators • email alerts on project progress to stakeholders providing project information • information about the project, progress updates and draft materials posted on the AIS website

throughout the life of the project.

See Attachment B: Stakeholder Consultation for a list of organisations and individuals consulted.

3. Evidence that states/territories have been actively engaged and provided advice

State and territory industry stakeholder views were sought and all feedback was presented to TAC members during the development of the six qualifications, and 35 Units of Competency and their


Assessment Requirements. All key stakeholder feedback was considered during the consultation periods and the draft materials were prominent on the AIS website project page for sector-wide consultation on multiple occasions.

State and territory industry stakeholders were advised that there were no components proposed for deletion from the National Register and advice was provided on the possible impact of implementing the proposed Training Package components.

4. Advice about alternative approaches explored

TAC members were aware of the minimum standard arrangements that IRCs are to adhere to. No alternate view or alternative arrangements were proposed to the TAC members by industry stakeholders that would have better suited the needs of their industry or the project outcomes.

5. Report/s by exception

All State Training Authorities (STAs) are supportive of this Case for Endorsement except the Victorian STA who was unable to support the qualifications and units of competency proceeding to the AISC for endorsement.

In the view of the Victorian STA the submission did not meet Standard 2 of the Standards for Training Packages 2012, because the Training Package does not comply with the NSSC Training Package Products Policy a) Units of competency mapping and b) Qualifications coding and titling maintenance. The STA argue that the unit mapping information is inconsistent and incorrect. It is also their view that the unit codes do not satisfy the unique identifier requirement. It is also their view, that by retaining the code, the VET sector and employers will not be able to identify which learner has achieved which outcome and the ‘impact on implementation in Victoria will cause confusion’.

The objective of the review was to ensure the qualifications and units specifically aligned with the National Standards for Commercial Vessels. In addition, the Assessment Requirements were strengthened to increase rigour and clarity and to incorporate minimum physical resources. An evaluation of the units in early 2017 indicated that there was no need to change, nor amend the Elements or Performance Criteria. Consequently, the Elements and Performance Criteria are unchanged and work/vocational outcomes of the units remain the same. The only change is in the Range of Conditions (which is an optional field). In some cases, information seen as unnecessary was deleted. Most of the information however was transferred to the Performance Evidence and Knowledge Evidence in the Assessment Requirements. This resulted in strengthening the Assessment Requirements and providing clear and unambiguous advice on the evidence required to make a judgement that someone is competent.

Because the work/vocational outcomes of the units did not change and there was no real change to the content of the units (only a relocation of information already included) AIS made the decision to retain the current codes. By retaining the codes there should be a smoother transition from the currently endorsed units to the revised units. It will promote credit transfer and impose minimal impact on RTOs, who already have the units on their scope of registration.

It is the view of AIS that the mapping information provided in the CVIG complies with Standard 2. The units in Release 5.0 are mapped to the current units in Release 4.0. The mapping provides an overview of the changes and includes a statement of equivalency.


The QA report clearly states that the Training Package complies with coding and titling requirements and the units of competency mapping.

AIS met with representatives of the Victorian STA to address their concerns. At the meeting AIS, provided explanations to the concerns raised and undertook to seek the advice regarding the mapping and coding of units. Following the meeting the Victorian STA provided their concerns in writing. A follow up teleconference was held with the Victorian STA where they were informed that the unit coding would be retained. At this meeting the representative of the Victorian STA informed AIS that they would not support the qualifications and units of competency proceeding to the AISC for consideration.

It is the view of AIS given:

• the Elements and Performance Criteria are unchanged • work/vocational outcomes of the units remain the same • the only change is in the Range of Conditions (which is an optional fields) • relevant information from Range of Conditions was transferred to the Performance Evidence

and Knowledge Evidence in the Assessment Requirements • the Assessment Requirements are strengthened and provide clear and unambiguous advice

on the evidence • the QA report supports AIS in that the Training Package complies with coding and titling

requirements

It is the belief of AIS that the issues raised by the Victorian STA are not significant as they do not impact on the product’s ability to be implemented.

6. Evidence that key stakeholders (including training providers) are aware of the expected impact of the changes

Key stakeholder views were sought through national consultation in association with AMSA in all states and territories excluding the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and all feedback was presented to TAC members during the development (Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) were part of the TAC). Stakeholder feedback was considered and discussed at TAC meetings and all decisions made at these meetings were documented.

As part of the AIS communication strategy, all key stakeholders were regularly informed of the expected impacts during the consultation periods.

There is no Training Package component proposed for deletion from the National Register being submitted to the AISC.

D. INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS ABOUT TRAINING DELIVERY

1. Advice about industry’s expectations of training delivery

Industry priorities and expectations

The proposed six qualifications, and 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements have been developed to address the current and future needs of the Near Coastal (NC) sector in the Maritime industry.


The requirement is for competent workers to work in the NC sector. Industry’s expectations are that training provided by RTOs will address this need and individuals will attain skills that are relevant and transferable across industries and enterprises, and that the qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements reflect AMSA’s certification requirements and the skills needs of the Maritime industry. These qualifications can also be delivered for non-AMSA accreditation purposes if required – it is the belief of industry that the changes in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 do not negatively impact on this situation.

No specific training delivery strategies were requested by industry.

Industry’s imperatives and timelines for implementation of the components

Marine Order (MO) 506 (Approval of training organisations-national law) 2013, requires RTOs delivering NC qualifications to apply to AMSA for approval as training organisations. In response to the Commonwealth Government’s initiative to reduce regulatory burden, and following discussions with VET regulators and RTOs, AMSA repealed MO 506 in 2017. Consequently, endorsement as soon as possible is critical.

Overarching expectations of industry for the delivery/assessment of the components

The industry expectation is that graduates will be equipped to operate effectively and efficiently in the work environment, and that RTOs will focus on providing quality training and assessment that is consistent and meets the outcomes identified in the Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements.

Reflection of contemporary work organisation and job profiles

The job roles established with the development of the original qualifications in the MAR13 Maritime Training Package were carried over to the qualifications to be incorporated in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0. A comprehensive mapping has been undertaken against the NSCV, which resulted in the qualifications being restructured to address anomalies and better address NSCV requirements.

Supporting movement of skills within and across organisations and sectors It is anticipated that industries with a link to the Maritime industry (such as fishing, tourism, harbor craft and public safety) will find MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 Units of Competency applicable.

Packaging rules for qualifications are clear and consistent, and allow a logical progression of skills development between Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels. People with industry experience can undertake a qualification at a level that will suit their particular experience, skills and knowledge.

Promoting national and international portability

The proposed qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements have national portability and are based on the NSCV and international standards where they apply such as the STCW.


The STCW is set by the International Maritime Organization (an arm of the United Nations based in London). AMSA is a signatory nation and as such adopts a majority of STCW conventions and protocols, which are then reflected in MOs 70–73 (2014).

The proposed qualification outcomes are aligned with the AQF.

Credit arrangements existing between Training Package qualifications and higher education qualifications

There is currently no credit transfer arrangement between the proposed qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 and higher education qualifications.

2. Traineeships and apprenticeships The proposed qualifications may be suitable for a traineeship or an apprenticeship. RTO training and assessment strategies and practices, including the amount of training they provide, must be consistent with the requirements of Training Packages and/or VET accredited courses and enable each learner to meet the requirements for each Unit of Competency in which they are enrolled.

Nominal duration of the traineeship or apprenticeship

Not relevant.

E. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW TRAINING PACKAGE

1. Advice about how Training Package components meet occupational and licensing requirements

Persons employed in the near coastal sector of the Maritime industry need to fulfil competency and training requirements as detailed in the regulations relevant to their occupation. Persons assessed as complying with these requirements are provided with certification by the respective authority. Certification is required before a person can work in the occupation covered under the legislation. This certification is separate to national VET qualifications issued by RTOs.

Reflecting licensing and regulatory requirements

Regulatory reform was the main driver in developing the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 and subsequent qualifications, Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements, and skill sets.

The proposed NC qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 will lead to certification by AMSA when considered with all certification requirements. People seeking certification are advised to check with AMSA – this advice has been stated in the qualifications. This information is also identified in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


2. Implementation issues of note and management strategy

Meeting the diversity of individual and enterprise needs

Stakeholders consulted in the development and validation of the proposed qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements came from a range of maritime, training and regulatory organisations. The qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements that have been revised are designed to best reflect the needs of individuals and enterprises.

To enhance flexibility and transferability of skills across sectors, imported units are incorporated within the qualifications.

Supporting equitable access and progression of learners

The Equity Review undertaken for the proposed qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements provides evidence that the draft endorsed components meet the requirements of flexibility and functionality. Access to training and mobility within and between industry sectors is supported by industry.

For each Unit of Competency, the Assessment Requirements state that ‘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’.

Supporting learner transition between education sectors

There are no formal transition arrangements between the VET sector and the higher education sector for qualifications or Units of Competency being submitted to the AISC.

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 qualifications provide a sound base about the Maritime industry for people wishing to pursue higher education qualifications, which generally relate to areas such as marine science/biology, marine studies, marine/maritime engineering and nautical science.

3. Advice about implementation

Supporting implementation across a range of settings

The Companion Volume Implementation Guide for MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 provides advice on implementation.

The proposed qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012 and therefore present no structural barriers at the systems implementation level.

Supporting sound assessment practice

Industry is committed to sound assessment practice that ensures assessment is fair and reliable and is evidenced by knowledge, skills and work performance that meet the agreed industry standard. This imperative is reinforced by the need to respond to technological change and provide solutions to economy-wide issues.


As a minimum, assessors and assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include 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.

The Assessment Requirements for the proposed units specify:

• Performance evidence • Knowledge evidence • Assessment conditions.

Evidence of performance must demonstrate that the learner has successfully met the requirements of the elements and performance criteria in the Units of Competency. The frequency and volume of this evidence is to be determined by the assessor and in most cases would vary depending on the context under which assessment is conducted and the aptitude of the learner. However, as a minimum, evidence required to demonstrate competence must be provided on at least one occasion.

This approach supports AMSA’s requirements for certification, which is about an individual’s progression through certification requirements (and by implication Training Package qualifications). It also supports the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) principle that ‘quality and quantity of evidence presented reflects that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly’.

Public/private training and assessment services

The revised Assessment Requirements will provide greater rigor and will assist RTOs in assessing the Units of Competency in a variety of environments and workplace contexts. These changes may incur additional RTO administrative and compliance costs:

• RTOs may need to reapply for the revised MAR qualifications to be added to scope • RTOs will need access to a vessel to meet final assessment requirements in a number of units

of competency • modifications may need to be made to RTO existing training and assessment strategies • RTOs assessors will need to apply to AMSA to gain access to the AMPA. • Individuals/assessors will need to apply to AMSA to become an approved assessor of AMPA.

However, RTOs will no longer need to be approved by AMSA to deliver and assess qualifications and units of competency for AMSA certification purposes and RTOs will no longer be audited by AMSA.

Enterprises

There is no known or identified negative impact on enterprises.

The six qualifications, and 35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0, will provide enterprises with access to personnel with high level, transferable skills across the Maritime industry.

Policy environment

Training and VET policies have been addressed during the development process through consultation with STAs.


STAs, registration and accrediting bodies, and training providers will need to ensure that processes implemented are valid and in line with government policy.

Systemic issues

Factors that will ensure the effective implementation of the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 include valid and reliable assessment by training providers, especially in relation to skills recognition.

Greater capacity in the VET sector to train and assess the qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements is required. This means that industry, government and VET must collaborate on the development of:

• industry partnerships for training • improved industry training facilities, equipment and resources • more skilled and experienced trainers and assessors.

There are no anticipated structural barriers to implementation.

Supporting implementation through compliance with National Register requirements

The endorsed components meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012 and the National Register i.e. training.gov.au and therefore present no structural barriers at the systems implementation level.

Data on VET delivery and participation Participation data for the relevant Maritime industry qualifications is provided below.

Qualification A B C

MAR10413 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) 338 759 26


829 2033 40


2 10 5


485 900 31


249 354 23


202 461 22

Legend:

A − Enrolments 2011 Total number of commencements (2014)

B − Enrolments 2012 Total number of commencements (2015)


C – RTOs Number of RTOs with the qualification on their scope (training.gov.au May 2017)

F. QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT

1. Independent Quality Report

The Quality Report provides confirmation that the draft endorsed components meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. Please see Attachment C for the full report.

AIS Declaration

AIS declares that the draft endorsed components meet the requirements of the:

• Standards for Training Packages 2012 • Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy • Training Package Products Policy • Training Product Development Programme Guidelines • Relevant AQF qualification type descriptors (for purpose, knowledge, skills and application).

2. Companion Volume Implementation Guide

AIS and the Maritime IRC confirm that the Companion Volume Implementation Guide is available and has been quality assured.

3. Statement of evidence against the Training Package Quality Principles

The Maritime IRC confirms that evidence against the following quality principles has been obtained as part of the development of the draft endorsed Training Package components listed in this Case for Endorsement:

1. Reflect identified workforce outcomes. 2. Support national (and international) portability of skills and competencies, including reflecting

licensing and regulatory requirements. 3. Reflect national agreement about the core transferable skills and core job-specific skills

required for job roles as identified by industry. 4. Be flexible to meet the diversity of individual and employer needs, including the capacity to

adapt to changing job roles and workplaces. 5. Facilitate recognition of an individual’s skills and knowledge, and support movement between

the school, VET and higher education sectors. 6. Support interpretation by training providers and others through the use of simple, concise

language and clear articulation of assessment requirements.


G. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COAG INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL REFORMS TO TRAINING PACKAGES

1. How the decision being sought from the AISC would support the COAG Industry and Skills Council reforms to Training Packages

Completion of the Training Package development work and extensive industry consultation with relevant stakeholders confirms that the draft endorsed Units of Competency:

• Remove obsolete, superfluous and duplicative qualifications and units from the system

The MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 responds directly to AMSA’s request to incorporate certification requirements into qualifications and unit of competency. As the units of competency and qualifications remain equivalent, no qualifications or units of competency were removed or added to Release 5.0.

• Include information about industry’s expectations of training delivery (i.e. duration of training, mode of delivery and learner characteristics)

Industry’s expectations are that training provided by RTOs will address the needs of AMSA, individuals and industry. The duration of training will be such that it will adequately provide individuals will skills that are relevant and transferable across industry and enterprises. The mode of delivery can be on the job, off the job or a combination of both.

• Improve qualification design to enable individuals to upskill and move easily from one related occupation to another

The qualifications specifically align to the NSCV Part D. The packaging rules are core only and provide multiple and direct entry and do not have any entry requirements. The units of competency within the qualifications provide transferable skills from one occupation to another. The proposed qualifications, and units of competency have national portability and are recognised internationally.

• Improve the efficiency of the training system through the creation of units of competence that can be owned and used by multiple industry sectors

There are no prerequisites in units of competency in Release 5.0. Units of competency can be easily imported into other industry qualifications. Industries such as fishing, tourism, harbor craft and public safety should find Release 5.0 units of competency applicable to their industry.

• Foster greater recognition of skill sets

There are no new skill sets in Release 5.0. However, there are a range of current skill sets that foster the recognition of skills in Release 5.0 and address regulatory requirements and defined industry skill needs.

2. Evidence of completion of the Training Package development work assigned by the AISC in the Case for Change

The Maritime IRC members recommend that the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 be submitted to the AISC for endorsement with written support from the IRC chair.


3. Evidence that Training Package component/s are prepared for publication

The Quality Report detailed in Section F provides confirmation that the draft endorsed components meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. Final draft products can be viewed via the following VETNet link.

See Attachment A: Modification History for Mapping Summary and Training Package Modification History.

H. A COPY OF THE FULL CONTENT OF THE PROPOSED TRAINING PACKAGE COMPONENTS

The six draft qualifications, and 35 draft Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements to be approved under this Case for Endorsement are as follows:

Qualification code Qualification title







Unit of Competency code

Unit of Competency title


MARB028 Service marine internal combustion engines and propulsion and auxiliary systems MARB029 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres MARB030 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres MARB031 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems MARB032 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems MARC033 Complete engine room tasks MARC034 Maintain hull out of water MARC035 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment MARC036 Operate deck machinery MARC037 Operate inboard and outboard motors MARC038 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems MARC039 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems MARC040 Manage fuel systems MARC041 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and

auxiliary systems

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MARC042 Operate electrical systems MARC043 Transmit and receive information by marine radio MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft MARH013 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master MARH015 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres MARH016 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 80 metres MARH017 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation MARI003 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres MARI004 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices MARJ007 Monitor environmental management on a vessel MARK007 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters MARN008 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres MARN009 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres


ATTACHMENT A: MAPPING SUMMARY and MODIFICATION HISTORY Mapping Summary: Qualifications

Key: E = equivalent, N = not equivalent, NA = not applicable

Equivalent means the outcomes of old and new qualifications are equivalent.

MAR Maritime Training Package Release 4.0


Comments E/N/NA



• Additional information in Qualification Description to better describe the job role.

• Licensing/regulatory information expanded to better reflect AMSA’s certification requirements.

E



• Total number of units increased from twelve to thirteen with the addition to the core of HLTAID003 Provide first aid


E






E




Comments E/N/NA



• Total number of units increased from sixteen to seventeen with the addition to the core of HLTAID003 Provide first aid



E



• Total number of units increased from fourteen to fifteen with the addition to the core of HLTAID003 Provide first aid



E





E

Mapping Summary: Units of Competency

Key: E = equivalent, N = not equivalent, NA = not applicable

Equivalent means the outcomes of old and new units are equivalent.




Comments E/N/NA



Application revised to better describe how the unit is applied and who it applies to.

Licensing/regulatory information expanded to better reflect AMSA’s certification requirements.

Assessment requirements have been strengthened and ambiguity has been removed.

E

MARB003 Service marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems

MARB028 Service marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems




E

MARB004 Perform routine maintenance on a vessel up to 24 metres





E

MARB005 Slip or dock a vessel and maintain hull on a vessel up to 80 metres


Application revised to better describe how the unit is applied and to who it applies to.



E




Comments E/N/NA

MARB006 Maintain marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems





E

MARB007 Undertake basic maintenance of electrical systems





E

MARC001 Complete engine room tasks





E

MARC002 Maintain hull out of water





E




Comments E/N/NA

MARC003 Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment





E

MARC004 Operate deck machinery





E

MARC005 Operate inboard and outboard motors





E

MARC006 Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems





E




Comments E/N/NA

MARC007 Operate marine internal combustion engines, and propulsion and auxiliary systems





E

MARC008 Manage fuel systems





E

MARC009 Operate and monitor marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems





E

MARC010 Operate electrical systems





E




Comments E/N/NA

MARC020 Transmit and receive information by marine radio





E

MARC021 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio




Assessment requirements have been strengthened and ambiguity removed.

E

MARF001 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment





E

MARF002 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel





E




Comments E/N/NA

MARF004 Meet work health and safety requirements





E

MARF005 Survive at sea using survival craft





E

MARH001 Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres





E

MARH002 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as master

MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as master




E




Comments E/N/NA

MARH003 Manage and maintain a navigational watch on board vessels up to 80 metres





E






E

MARH005 Use wheelhouse equipment for safe navigation





E

MARI001 Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres





E




Comments E/N/NA

MARI002 Observe regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres





E

MARJ001 Follow environmental work practices





E

MARJ002 Monitor environmental management on a vessel





E

MARK001 Handle a vessel up to 12 metres





E




Comments E/N/NA

MARK002 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters




E

MARN002 Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres





E

MARN003 Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres





E

Training Package Modification History

Release Number Release Date Comment

5.0 TBA Qualifications

Six qualifications updated to incorporate AMSA certification requirements.









Units of competency

35 Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements revised to better describe how the unit is applied, improved licensing/regulatory information included and Assessment Requirements strengthened.


MARB028 Service marine internal combustion engines and propulsion and auxiliary systems
























MARH014 Apply weather information when navigating inland waters as Master









MARK008 Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within Near Coastal waters



Minor Changes



All qualifications in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 have been updated to include the most current imported Units of Competency.

ATTACHMENT B: STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

Members of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee

Members of the Maritime Near Coastal Technical Advisory Committee

Representative Organisation

Fujio De Souza AMSA

Hilary Zaccheus AMSA

Debbie Scurr AMSA

Nihar Rai South Metropolitan TAFE


Bill Stenson SA Oyster Growers Association

Henning Christiansen Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE)

Ian Bray Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)

Isabelle Guaran Maritime Industry Australia Limited (MIAL)

John Simic Toll Shipping

Malcom Merrey Spirit of Tasmania

Mark Davis Australian Maritime Officers Union

Mark Eldon-Roberts AMSA

Mark Shannon Serco Asia Pacific

Oliver Krcoski Austral Fisheries

Steve Moon Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators

Stuart Davey Fremantle Ports



Mark Galgsdies Serco Asia Pacific

Anthony (Tony) Beckett Australian Maritime College

Rob Simm METL

Ian Bray MUA

Brett McCallum Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC)

Gary Haddock Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Mik (Timothy) Burton West Australian Fishing Industry Council

Dennis Carroll Royal Australian Navy

Joseph Kempton Royal Australian Navy

Vic Goy Marine Training Services

Steven Moon Projects Global

Ian Alexander Marine and Fishing Industries

Mike Beanland Boating Industry Australia (WA)

Sue Mattsson Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy (AMFA)

James Garde Seafood Training Tasmania

State Training Authority (STA) contacts


Guy Valentine Department of Education, Training and Employment, Skills Investment and Market Strategy

Liam White Education Directorate, ACT Government

Lisa Barron Lucinda Pita

Department of Training and Workforce Development

Dianne Fong Department of Trade, Business and Innovation

Marina Borrello Skills and Employment – Department of State Development

Lee Carter Department of Education and Training

Susan Bayly-Stark Skills Tasmania, Department of State Growth


Industry Training Advisory Bodies

In addition to the above list, approximately 734 industry and VET stakeholders were contacted, informed about the project, and invited to comment on draft qualifications, and Units of Competency and their Assessment Requirements at various stages of the project via AIS targeted email alerts and phone enquiries.

Lesley French

Marilyn Ng Katrina Fuller Son Ly Matthew Hatton

Department of Industry / State Training Services


Ian McMillan TDT Victoria

Ken Brennan Transport Industries Skills Centre (TISC)

Debbie Joyce Automotive Training Board (Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council NSW ITAB)

Siobhan McCarville TLI Connect

Terry Lawler Industry Skills Advisory Council, NT (ISACNT)

Jillian Dielesen Logistics Training Council (LTC)

Romana Hutchinson TDT South Australia


ATTACHMENT C: QUALITY REPORT

Quality Report: MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 I. SECTION 1 – DETAILS OF DRAFT TRAINING PACKAGE COMPONENTS

Information required Detail

Training Package title and code MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0

Number of new or revised qualifications Six (6) revised qualifications

Number of new or revised units Thirty-five (35) revised units

Confirmation that the draft endorsed components meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012

I confirm that the draft endorsed components meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012.

Name of panel member completing Quality Report Kerry Jennings

Statement that the panel member

• is independent of development and/or validation activities associated with the Case for Endorsement

• has not undertaken the Equity and/or Editorial Report

• is independent of the Training Package or Training Package components being reviewed.

I am a Training Package Quality Assurance Panel member and:

• I have not been involved in the development and/or validation of the MAR Maritime Training Package Version 5.0.

• I have not undertaken either the Equity Report and/or Editorial Report.

• I am independent of the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 components being reviewed.


Information required Detail

Date completed 21 August 2017

J. SECTION 2 – COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS FOR TRAINING PACKAGES

Standards for Training Packages Standard met – yes or no

Comments (including any relevant comments from the Equity and Editorial Reports)

Standard 1 Training Packages consist of the following:

1. AISC endorsed components:

• units of competency

• assessment requirements (associated with each unit of competency)

• qualifications

• credit arrangements.

2. One or more quality assured companion volumes.

YES

The MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0, as put by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for endorsement, consists of all of the endorsed components, including units of competency and their associated assessment requirements, qualifications and a quality assured Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Standard 2 Training Package developers comply with the AISC Training Package Products Policy.

YES

Standard 3 Training Package developers comply with the AISC Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy.

YES

Standard 4 Units of competency specify the standards of performance required in the workplace.

YES

Standard 5 The structure of units of competency complies with the unit of competency template.

YES


Standards for Training Packages Standard met – yes or no

Comments (including any relevant comments from the Equity and Editorial Reports)

Standard 6 Assessment requirements specify the evidence and required conditions for assessment.

YES

Standard 7 Every unit of competency has associated assessment requirements. The structure of assessment requirements complies with the assessment requirements template.

YES

Standard 8 Qualifications comply with the Australian Qualifications Framework specification for that qualification type.

YES

Standard 9 The structure of the information for the Australian Qualifications Framework qualification complies with the qualification template.

YES

Standard 10 Credit arrangements existing between Training Package qualifications and Higher Education qualifications are listed in a format that complies with the credit arrangements template.

YES

At the time of endorsement no national credit arrangements exist between the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 qualifications and higher education qualifications – this statement is conveyed in a file produced by AIS that complies with the credit arrangements template.

Standard 11 A quality assured Companion Volume Implementation Guide produced by the Training Package developer is available at the time of endorsement and complies with the Companion Volume Implementation Guide template.

YES

Standard 12 Training Package developers produce other quality assured companion volumes to meet the needs of their stakeholders as required.

YES


K. SECTION 3 – COMMENTS ON HOW THE DRAFT TRAINING PACKAGE COMPONENTS MEET THE QUALITY PRINCIPLES

3. 1. Reflect identified workforce outcomes

Key features Examples of evidence Met: Yes / No

Comments/other evidence demonstrated Provide brief commentary on how the draft endorsed components meet the Quality Principles with specific reference to the evidence provided, including any evidence provided by the Equity and Editorial Reports

Driven by industry’s needs

• Changes demonstrate a clear link back to relevant AISC decisions commissioning the work, the IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work, National Review Schedule and/or Case for Change, or demonstrate other evidence of industry needs

YES The AISC National Schedule states that the scope of the work (commissioned on 15/12/2016 and covered over three phases) as: ‘The Maritime IRC is updating components of the Maritime Training Package to support new streamlined certification processes for domestic and international seafarers being implemented by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.’

The Maritime IRC Skills Forecast – 2017 does not reference the changes resulting from the Activity Order reference: AISL/TPD/2016-17/003. www.australianindustrystandards.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Maritime-IRC-Skills-Forecast-V1.pdf

However, the 2016 Maritime IRC Workplan (under the heading Maritime Training Package Review Plan 2016/17 - 2019/20), addresses the three phases outlined in the Case for Endorsement for the MAR Maritime Training Package review to incorporate the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) regulatory requirements (page 23); and the process AMSA will undertake to reduce regulatory burden is addressed on pages 27–28. www.australianindustrystandards.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160929_MAR_Workplan_Web.pdf

http://www.australianindustrystandards.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Maritime-IRC-Skills-Forecast-V1.pdf

http://www.australianindustrystandards.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Maritime-IRC-Skills-Forecast-V1.pdf

http://www.australianindustrystandards.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160929_MAR_Workplan_Web.pdf

http://www.australianindustrystandards.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160929_MAR_Workplan_Web.pdf




Compliant and respond to government broad policy initiatives

• Training package components are compliant with the Standards for Training Packages 2012, the Training Package Products Policy and the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy

• Evidence that the training package components respond to Ministers’ policy initiatives, in particular the 2015 training package reforms

YES The draft endorsed training package components comply with the Standards for Training Packages 2012, the Training Package Products Policy and the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy. As identified in the Editorial Report in relation to the Training Package Products Policy: • ‘The Training Package complies with coding and titling

requirements • Foundations Skills have been identified as being explicit in

Performance Criteria of all units • Units of competency comply with coding and titling

requirements and imported units of competency were checked against TGA to ensure currency

• Qualifications comply with coding and titling requirements • Mapping and equivalence have been clearly identified in

qualifications’. The MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 responds directly to AMSA’s request to incorporate certification requirements into qualifications and unit of competency assessment requirements. Consequently, as identified in the Case for Endorsement, the specific nature of this work has meant that the Ministerial policy initiatives, in particular the 2015 training package reforms, have not been applicable for this Activity Order.




Reflect contemporary work organisation and job profiles incorporating a future orientation

• Open and inclusive consultation and validation commensurate with scope and impact has been conducted

YES The Case for Endorsement states that relevant maritime, training and regulatory organisations and individuals (734) were invited to participate in the development and validation processes. As identified in the Equity Report, the ‘Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible, on behalf of the Commonwealth Government of Australia, for the regulation and safety oversight of Australia's maritime sector.’ AMSA’s direct, necessary and influential involvement in the development and validation processes has ensured that the draft endorsed components ‘reflect contemporary work organisation and job profiles incorporating a future orientation’.


4. 2. Support portability of skills and competencies including reflecting licensing and regulatory requirements


Comments/ other evidence demonstrated Provide brief commentary on how the draft endorsed components meet the Quality Principles with specific reference to the evidence provided, including any evidence provided by the Equity and Editorial Reports

Support movement of skills within and across organisations and sectors

Packaging rules, qualifications framework, and pathways support movement within and across sectors Identification of skill sets that respond to client needs

YES The packaging rules for the six qualifications are core only, which reflects AMSA certification requirements. AIS provided MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 qualification AQF alignment documentation that aligns the relevant industry contexts for the six qualifications to the relevant AQF qualification type descriptor (for purpose, knowledge, skills and application) – this provides a clear picture of how the work that each qualification reflects, relates to the respective qualification level. As outlined in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide, in the maritime industry, pathways provided by the Training Package qualifications build on skills and knowledge, supporting movement within and across sectors. For example, a MAR20417 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) can lead to: • MAR30115 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine

Engine Driver Steam) or MAR30817 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)

and either of these two qualifications can lead to: • MAR40513 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine

Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)




which can lead to: • MAR50613 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine

Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal) or MAR50115Diploma of Maritime Operations (Engineer Watchkeeper)

and either of these two qualifications can lead to: • MAR60115 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine

Engineering Class 2 which can lead to: • MAR60215 Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine

Engineering Class 1). Release 5.0 does not identify any new skill sets because such a need was not identified by clients.

Promote national and international portability

Other national and international standards for skills are considered

YES As outlined in the Case for Endorsement, the draft endorsed components are based on the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) and international standards where they apply such as the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). The STCW is set by the International Maritime Organization (an arm of the United Nations based in London). AMSA is a signatory nation and as such adopts a majority of STCW conventions and protocols, which are then reflected in Marine Orders 70–73 (2014).




Reflect regulatory requirements and licensing

Solutions to incorporate licensing and regulatory requirements are brokered and there is clear evidence of support from licensing and industry regulatory bodies

YES The prime reason for the development of the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 was to incorporate licensing and regulatory requirements into qualifications and unit of competency assessment requirements – this has been a collaborative process between AIS and AMSA, the regulator. The commitment required to achieve the outcome has evolved (over time and with numerous releases of Training Package components) and resulted in an exemplary outcome for industry and the regulator. As indicated in the Equity Report, ‘The MAR qualifications are structured to meet the regulatory requirements and clearly indicate that if persons are seeking AMSA certification they should consult with AMSA.’. The MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 assists with the reduction of regulatory burden as a result of the repeal in 2017 of Marine Order 506 (Approval of training organisations — national law) 2013.


5. 3. Reflect national agreement about the core transferable skills and core job-specific skills required for job roles as identified by industry



Reflect national consensus

• Active engagement across industry has sought to achieve a national consensus about the advice being provided to the AISC.

YES Active engagement across industry has arrived at a national consensus about the advice being provided to the AISC. Stakeholder consultation via the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, the Maritime Near Coastal Technical Advisory Committee, and AIS networks and contacts has been comprehensive (and outlined in the Case for Endorsement).

Recognise convergence and connectivity of skills

• Best use is made of cross-industry and work and participation bank units

YES Following the industry approach of building on skills and knowledge, good use is made of cross-industry units: • all six qualifications include:

o MARF001 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

o MARF002 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

o MARF004 Meet work health and safety requirements • four of the six qualifications include:

o MARF005 Survive at sea using survival craft o MARJ001 Follow environmental work practices

• two of the six qualifications include: o MARI001 Comply with regulations to ensure safe

operation of a vessel up to 12 metres • two of the six qualifications include:

o MARJ002 Monitor environmental management on a vessel.




To date, no ‘work and participation bank units’ have been endorsed by the AISC. However, the following ‘work and participation’ bank-type units are used in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0: • HLTAID003 Provide first aid, which is packaged in five of the six

draft endorsed qualifications • BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others, which is packaged in

two of the six draft endorsed qualifications • BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships,

which is packaged in two of the six draft endorsed qualifications.


6. 4. Be flexible to meet the diversity of individual and employer needs, including the capacity to adapt to changing job roles and workplaces



Meet the diversity of individual and employer needs

• Provide flexible qualifications that enable application in different contexts

YES The six draft endorsed qualifications can be applied in near coastal or inland waters within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the qualifications, as a suite, provide for different contexts such as specific types and lengths of vessels, and waters as defined in the NSCV. Flexibility is provided across the qualifications – not within the qualifications, which use a core only model to reflect regulatory requirements. There is a degree of flexibility within some of the qualifications in that they relate to more than one job role, for example, the MAR20417 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an AMSA certificate of competency in the capacity of: • chief engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with

propulsion power <500 kW within the EEZ or • second engineer on vessels with an inboard engine with

propulsion power <750 kW within the EEZ or • chief or second engineer on vessels with an outboard engine

with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ or • assistant under direct supervision of a chief engineer or • worker in the engine room of vessels <80 m long with

propulsion power <3000 kW.




Support equitable access and progression of learners

• Provide multiple entry and exit points

• Pre-requisite units of competency are used only when required

YES MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 draft endorsed qualifications provide direct entry and progression (for an example, refer to Section 3 above). The Companion Volume Implementation Guide states that in the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 5.0 none of the MAR coded units of competency have a prerequisite unit of competency.

7. 5. Facilitate recognition of an individual’s skills and knowledge and support movement between the school, vocational education and higher education sectors



Support learner transition between education sectors

• Provide pathways from entry and preparatory level as appropriate to facilitate movement between schools and VET, from entry level into work, and between VET and higher education qualifications

YES As stated in the Equity Report, ‘The key transition provided by these units of competency and qualifications is between job roles, ranging from entry level to skilled and/or specialised, within the maritime sector. Learner transition between education sectors is facilitated via VET qualifications.’


8. 6. Support interpretation by training providers and others through the use of simple, concise language and clear articulation of assessment requirements



Support implementation across a range of settings

• Industry advice about delivery is provided via a Companion Volume Implementation Guide ready for publication at the same time as the Training Package

YES A MAR Maritime Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide that meets the specifications of the template has been developed and quality assured.

Support sound assessment practice

• Units of competency and their associated assessment requirements are clearly written and have consistent breadth and depth

YES All units of competency and associated assessment requirements are clearly written, and have been edited and proofread to ensure consistency. The assessment requirements provide explicit information for assessors, without dictating the type of assessment evidence to be collected. To support regulatory requirements, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must be approved by AMSA and use an AMSA mandated practical assessment (AMPA). This information is clearly conveyed in licensing/regulatory information in units of competency and the assessment conditions in the assessment requirements.




Support implementation • Compliance with the TGA/National Register requirements for publication

• Implementation advice is provided in a Companion Volume Implementation Guide that is ready for publication at the same time as the Training Package

YES AIS has ensured that the MAR Maritime Training Package Version 5.0 meets the TGA/National Register requirements. The Companion Volume Implementation Guide includes all of the necessary information and AIS has advised that it will be ready for publication at the same time as the Training Package. As stated in the Equity Report, the Companion Volume Implementation Guide includes advice about pathways, access and equity, and foundation skills; and ‘Simple, concise language and clear articulation of assessment requirements is in evidence. Assessment processes across a range of settings and the support of sound assessment practices is in evidence.’

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