MAR Marina Operations
Project scope
The purpose of the project is to review and update the Certificate III in Marina Operations Qualification and seven associated Units of Competency in the Maritime Training Package.
The review will address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements, and to enable a vocational outcome consistent with current industry practice and new and emerging automated technologies. This is particularly important as the qualification is currently being delivered as a traineeship and is a nominated qualification as an entry-level pathway into the industry.
The use of commercial and recreational vessel marinas is growing. Individuals working in a marina undertake a wide range of operational tasks. This work includes refuelling vessels, maintaining marina infrastructure, preserving and maintaining the environmental surroundings and adhering to marina regulations. Job tasks cover berthing, mooring, refuelling, storage of vessels and a range of boatyard tasks connected to sailing, cruising and general boating.
New technologies include autonomous berthing and un-berthing, remote monitoring and auto-collision, and automated mooring technology where remote-controlled vacuum pads can moor or release vessels.
Updated imported Units of Competency from the Business Services (BSB) and Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Packages will also be reviewed, as industry has identified that these units (particularly MEM) are now inconsistent with occupational outcomes for marina operations and are a barrier to entry which is impacting on the number of enrolments.
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed for this project.
If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement and draft materials are due to be submitted by 30 June 2022.
Deliverables
This project will revise one qualification and seven Units of Competency.
Qualification
MAR30120 Certificate III in Marina Operations
Units of Competency
MARB021 Perform routine tasks in a marina
MARB022 Refuel a vessel
MARB023 Maintain marina infrastructure
MARF023 Apply safe work practices in a marina
MARF024 Classify marina infrastructure, vessels and staffing structure
MARF025 Respond to marina emergencies
MARB024 Undertake basic boatyard operations
TAC Established
4 OCTOBER 2021
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.
Comprising of subject matter experts from Industry, RTOs, regulators, and Peak Bodies the TAC has been tasked with:
- Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding marina operations to review and develop the qualification and associated Units of Competency
- Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
- Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
- Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
- Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
- Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration
- Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority.
The first meeting of the TAC is scheduled for late October.
Technical advisory committee
12 AUGUST 2021
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Maritime IRC is forming a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and update the Certificate III in Marina Operations Qualification and seven associated Units of Competency.
The project will address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements and enable a vocational outcome consistent with current industry practice and new and emerging automated technologies. These technologies include autonomous berthing and un-berthing, remote monitoring and auto-collision, and automated mooring technology.
Registrations closed Monday, 30 August 2021.
Consultation
7 FEBRUARY 2022
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, its Technical Advisory Committee has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
The draft materials include updates to the Certificate III in Marina Operations qualification and seven associated Units of Competency. The drafts address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements.
Feedback closed Monday, 7 March 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
28 APRIL 2022
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2022.
Validation
11 MARCH 2022
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Maritime Industry Reference Committee, its Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials for the Marina Operations Project including updates to the Certificate III in Marina Operations and seven associated Units of Competency.
These draft materials address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements.
The Maritime IRC is seeking your feedback to validate these draft materials to ensure the proposed products meet industry needs.
Detailed mapping information, tracking changes to the existing Training Package, is also available to view.
Feedback closed Monday, 28 March 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
25 JULY 2022
The MAR Training Package Release 9.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee has led to the development of new and updated materials through the following projects:
Marina Operations
The Certificate III in Marina Operations Qualification and seven associated Units of Competency have been updated to address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements and to enable a vocational outcome consistent with current industry practice. The qualification is as an entry-level pathway into this growing industry.
A new Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services and six new Units of Competency have been developed to address skills, knowledge, and regulatory requirements relevant to Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) personnel.
The new Training Package products are aligned with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Orders and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) licensing and regulatory requirements.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed MAR Maritime Training Package Release 9.0 is now available on training.gov.au
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications
MAR30022 Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services
MAR30122 Certificate III in Marina Operations
New Units
MARC063 Operate Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) equipment
MARF051 Apply communication, coordination and interactions for VTS provision
MARF052 Apply nautical knowledge
MARF053 Apply personal attributes
MARF056 Provide Vessel Traffic Services
MARI005 Respond to emergency situations
Revised Units
MARB056 Maintain marina infrastructure
MARB057 Perform routine tasks in a marina
MARB058 Refuel a vessel
MARB059 Undertake basic boatyard operations
MARF054 Apply safe work practices in a marina
MARF055 Classify marina infrastructure, vessels and staffing structure
MARF057 Respond to marina emergencies
Approval
20 JUNE 2022
At its meeting on 1 June 2022, the AISC approved the MAR Maritime Training Package Release 9.0 for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Submission
19 MAY 2022
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Maritime Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration.
Marina Operations
The Certificate III in Marina Operations Qualification and seven associated Units of Competency have been updated to address changes in marina operations job roles and maritime regulatory requirements.
Vessel Traffic Services
A new Certificate III in Vessel Traffic Services and six new Units of Competency have been developed to address skills, knowledge and regulatory requirements relevant to Vessel Traffic Services personnel.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
- 1 new qualification
- 1 revised qualification
- 6 new Units of Competency
- 7 revised Units of Competency
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.