candidate advice Plant Export Operations Branch BVI3001: Export inspection of EMPTY bULK vESSELS Competency Standard Purpose: This unit describes the process for conducting the export inspection of empty bulk vessels. This unit defines the standard required to: define the scope and criteria to conduct an inspection define the hazards and risks to work, health and safety comply with legislative requirements, departmental policies and industry standards document and record the inspection. Key Accountabilities: work effectively in an export environment conduct pre-inspection tasks conduct vessel inspection tasks issue vessel approval withhold vessel approval re-inspect the vessel suspend the vessel approval cancel the vessel approval eLearning requirements: Plant Export Essentials Bulk Vessel Inspection Prerequisite requirements: Current First Aid – Provide First Aid HLTAID003/HLTAID006 Current Working Safely at Heights – RIIWHS204D Current Identify Confined Space – DEFWHS010/RIIWHS202D Current medical clearance –Fitness to perform inspection Current Marine Security Identification Card (MSIC) Competency Standard 1. Work effectively in an export environment Complies with: export legislation APS Values and Code of Conduct departmental instructional material Work Health & Safety requirements
1.2 Applies effective communication, conflict management and good decision-making techniques 1.3 Ensures all required export documentation has been completed and/or lodged 2. Conduct tasks 2.1 Receives and validates export documentation 2.2 Obtains relevant instructional material 2.3 Collects required tools/equipment 2.4 Checks site WHS and PPE requirements 3. Conduct vessel inspection tasks 3.1 Inspects vessel holds 3.2 Inspects other sites on bulk vessel 4. Issue vessel approval 4.1 Records the results of the inspection on the Bulk Vessel Approval Record (BVAR) 4.2 Issues a Bulk Vessel Approval 5. Withhold vessel approval 5.1 Records reason/s for withholding a Bulk Vessel Approval and/or for not passing on the BVAR 5.2 Issues a Bulk Vessel Approval including the details of corrective actions, failure types and locations 6. Re-inspect the vessel 6.1 Re-inspects the vessel hold/s and/or other sites on the bulk vessel following treatment 6.2 Records the results of the inspection on a blank BVAR 7. Suspend the vessel approval 7.1 Identifies when the condition of a vessel has changed since the Bulk Vessel Approval was issued 7.2 Informs client of suspension of Bulk Vessel Approval 7.3 Re-inspects vessel hold/s and/or other sites on bulk vessel 7.4 Records the results of the inspection on the BVAR
Required knowledge: Plant export legislation. Good decision making. WHS requirements. Sites and structures of a vessel. Treatments. Effective communication skills. Governance processes. Conflict management techniques. Correct inspection techniques. Export documentation. Required skills: Complete export documentation. Prepare for inspection. Conduct inspection. Understand treatment/reconditioning procedures. Appropriately clean and store equipment following inspection. Use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow instructional material. Record information accurately and legibly. Select and apply procedures for a range of tasks. Use communication skills to fulfil job role including questioning techniques, implement active listening, clarify information, consult with supervisors, and deal with conflict. Use information technology to access plant export instructional material and information. Use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measurements. Use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people form a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds. Required attitude: Behave honestly and with integrity. Act with care and diligence. Treat everyone with respect and courtesy, and without harassment. Comply with all applicable Australian laws. Comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in the employee’s Agency who has authority to give the direction. Disclose, and take reasonable steps to avoid any conflict of interest (real or apparent). At all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and the integrity and good reputation of the APS. Perform function in an impartial and professional manner. Be openly accountable for your actions. Be responsive to the Government in providing frank, honest, comprehensive, accurate and timely advice and in implementing the Government’s policies and programs. Candidate Advice - Demonstration Competency name BVI3001: Export Inspection of Empty Bulk Vessels