Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for demonstrating competence	Criteria for evaluating competence	
Observe safe working practices	Importance of adhering to safe working practices at all times
Safety and protective devices available to protect against potential hazards aboard ship
Precautions to be taken prior to entering enclosed spaces
Familiarisation with international measures concerning accident prevention and occupational health23	Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course	Safe working practices are observed and appropriate safety and protective equipment is correctly used at all times	
Understand orders and be understood in relation to ship-board duties	Ability to understand orders and to communicate with others in relation to shipboard duties	Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course	Communications are clear and effective at all times	
Contribute to effective human relationships on board ship	Importance of maintaining good human and working relationships aboard ship
Social responsibilities; employment conditions: individual rights and obligations; dangers of drug and alcohol abuse
	Assessment of evidence obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course	Expected standards of work and behaviour are observed at all times