Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for demonstrating competence	Criteria for evaluating competence	
Organise and manage the crew	A knowledge of personnel management, organisation and training on board ship
A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation
	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved in service training and experience	The crew are allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned
Training objectives and activities arc based on an assessment of current competence and capabilities and operational requirements	
Organise and manage the provision of medical care on board	A thorough knowledge9 of the use and contents of the following publications:
.1 International Medical Guide for Ships or equivalent national publications
.2 Medical section of the international Code. of Signals
.3 Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved training	Action taken and procedures followed correctly apply and make full use of advice available	
Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to en-sure safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment	Knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions
Regard shall be paid especially to the following subjects:
.1 certificates and other documents required to be carried on board ships by international conventions, how they may be obtained and their period of validity
.2 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention on Load Lines
.3 responsibilities under the relevant requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
.4 responsibilities under the Inter-national Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
.5 maritime declarations of health and the requirements of the International Health Regulations
.6 responsibilities under international instruments affecting the safety of the ship, passengers, crew and cargo
.7 methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships
.8 national legislation for implementing international agreements	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:
.1 approved in-service experience 
.2 approved training ship experience
.3 approved simulator training, where appropriate
	Procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance comply with legislative requirements
Potential non-compliance is promptly and fully identified
Planned renewal and extension of certificates ensures continued validity of surveyed items and equipment
	
Maintain safety and security of the ship's crew and passengers and the operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems	A thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
Organisation of fire and abandon ship drills
Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems
Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies
Actions to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion, collision or grounding	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from practical instruction and approved in-service training and experience	Procedures for monitoring fire detection and safety systems ensure that all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon in accordance with established emergency procedures	
Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations	Preparation of contingency plans for response to emergencies
Ship construction, including damage control
Methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction
Functions and use of life-saving appliances	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved in-service training and experience	Emergency procedures are in accordance with the established plans for emergency situations
	
Organize and manage the crew	A knowledge of personnel management, organisation and training on board ship
A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation
	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved in-service training and experience
	The crew arc allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned
Training objectives and activities are based on an assessment of current competence and capabilities and operational requirements	
Organize and manage the provision of medical care on board	A thorough knowledge10 of the use and contents of the following publications:
.1 International Medical Guide for Ships or equivalent national publications
.2 Medical section of the International Code of Signals
.3 Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods	Examination and assessment of evidence obtained from approved training	Action taken and procedures followed correctly apply and make full use of advice available