MARF047 — Monitor compliance with legislative requirements

1 Confirm legislative management responsibilities

• 1.1Legislative and regulatory requirements and approvals that apply to the ship are interpreted
• 1.2Own scope of authority/responsibility for achieving specific compliance outcomes for the ship and the roles of other key personnel are clarified
• 1.3Resources available to implement management policies and procedures for the ship are identified

2 Develop a positive compliance reputation

• 2.1Stakeholders, their relationship to the ship and perceived attitudes about the ship are identified
• 2.2Appropriate strategies are used to foster the trust and confidence of stakeholders
• 2.3Requests for information are responded to in the appropriate format and a timely manner
• 2.4Operations and maintenance are monitored to comply with legislative requirements
• 2.5Requirements for renewal and extension of certifications are identified to ensure continued validity of survey items and equipment
• 2.6Difficult situations are identified and solutions negotiated using a collaborative approach
• 2.7Regular feedback is obtained and used to enhance positive relations

3 Provide management information and training

• 3.1Organisational management plans and recent incident reports are used to identify training needs of crew members
• 3.2Information and training are developed and provided to ensure crew members are aware of their legislative obligations and responsibilities
• 3.3Crew member compliance obligations and responsibilities for work areas and activities is confirmed
• 3.4Effectiveness of the information and training is monitored and additional information/training provided, as required

4 Assess compliance impacts and risks

• 4.1Activities are reviewed to identify implications for compliance management
• 4.2Potential non-compliance is identified and promptly reported in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.3Potential risks and incidents that may cause harm to persons or the ship are identified, assessed and control measures implemented
• 4.4Inspections and in situ measurements are conducted to quantify risks and impacts
• 4.5Assessment of risks and impacts are reported in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Ensure monitoring and management plans are implemented

• 5.1Compliance monitoring instruments are checked to ensure they are fully functioning
• 5.2Specified compliance monitoring and inspections are conducted to check performance against ship operational management requirements
• 5.3Additional monitoring/inspections are conducted after atypical events or requests from authorities to assess whether organisational management plan is operating
• 5.4Results for monitoring/inspections are analysed to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents

6 Respond to non-conformance and incidents

• 6.1Unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual compliance incidents are recognised
• 6.2Organisational procedures for responding to non-compliance and incidents are implemented to ensure prompt control and remediation
• 6.3Causes of non-compliance and incidents are investigated in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.4Findings are analysed to identify opportunities to improve work practices, compliance controls, crew training and/or management procedures
• 6.5Corrective/preventative actions are implemented to prevent recurrence of non-compliance and incidents, and to reduce risks
• 6.6Reports are completed in accordance with organisational procedures

7 Maintain compliance records

• 7.1Required records are prepared and maintained in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
• 7.2Regular reports about operational performance are provided
• 7.3Opportunities and recommendations for improvements are reported
• 7.4Advice is sought when challenges are beyond own scope of technical competence or when input from specialist may be required
• 7.5Records are stored to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for MARF047 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARF047 needs to address all 118 unit components: 7 elements with 34 performance criteria, 22 performance evidence requirements, 62 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARF047?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARF047 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARF047 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARF047 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARF047, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.