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Small Boat Master

Job Summary:

Competencies 1-5 for this grade are MANADATORY. You must also complete a minimum ofone units of competency 6 and 7.

E.g. Complete and submit competencies 1-5, 6 or 7 as your portfolio.

The areas that will be assessed within Master Grade include:

Entry Level Specifications:

• Valid certificate of competency (less than 200 GRT) issued in accordance with STCW Reg. II/2 or 3
• Has a valid logbook that is kept up to date with training, qualifications and experience
• Has a valid flag state medical certificate
• Has valid flag state survival craft and medical care training certificates i.a.w. STCW Reg. VI/I & 4
• Has valid certificates for personal survival techniques; fire-fighting & fire prevention; elementary first aid; and personal safety & social responsibility
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge and use of the English language i.a.w STCW Code Table A-II/I
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures, including formal training and assessment record of emergency drills/situations in accordance with STCW A-V1/3

If completing a Grade Assessment, the following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

Competencies	Performance Criteria	Underpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to operate the company safety management system and co-ordinate the vessel crew and operations
2) The ability to co-ordinate the vessel and crew during an emergency situation of the vessel and/or DP System
3) The ability to coach/mentor personnel and implement effective management and communication techniques in the workplace
4) Command of a vessel (general)
5) Vessel maintenance and lifting operations
6) Command and control the vessel during at least one of the following operations: personnel transfer/fuel transfer/towage
7) Command and control the vessel during at least one of the following operations: anchor handling/vessel-specific crane operations/diving/dynamic positioning
Grade Assessment Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed. In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment. The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
Assessment Feedback Form An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete. It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well. Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence. The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
Assessor Sign off Form The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one sign off form per assessor.
Record of Witnesses Form The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
Witness Statement The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent. It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role. It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
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