Competence	Knowledge7, understanding and proficiency	Methods for demonstrating competence	Criteria for evaluating competence	
Inspect and report defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks
	Knowledge* and ability to explain
where to look for damage and defects
most commonly encountered due to:
.1 loading and unloading operations
.2 corrosion 
.3 severe weather conditions
Ability to state which parts of the ship shall be inspected each time in order to cover all parts within a given period of time
Identify those elements of the ship structure which are critical to the safety of the ship
State the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks and how corrosion can be identified and prevented
Knowledge of procedures on how the inspections shall be carried out Ability to explain how to ensure reliable detection of defects and damages
Understanding of the purpose of the "enhanced survey programme"	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
	The inspections are carried out in accordance with laid-down procedures and defects and damage are detected and properly reported Where no defects or damage are detected, the evidence from testing and examination clearly indicates adequate competence in adhering to procedures and ability to distinguish between normal and defective or damaged parts of the ship