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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 1 of 13
ABCompetence Assurance and Assessment Competence Record for Freelance Personnel May 2012
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S/S10/000/01 Safety
(S10 refers to Senior Grade core competences which are applicable to roles S11, S12, S13, S14 and S15, as described inIMCA C 004)
Planning and execution of shipboard drills In-depth knowledge of company health,
safety, environmental and quality procedures
Identification of shortfalls in performanceduring a shipboard drill
Performance of risk assessments
Apply and implement, in a practical manner,the company health, safety, environmentaland quality procedures at the work site
Perform shipboard drill personnel debrief
Encourage safety awareness withinsubordinates
Perform toolbox talk meetings/briefingsimmediately prior to specific surveyoperations
Plan and perform risk assessments for allsafety critical areas in a work environment
S/S10/000/02 Emergency response
Preparation for and handling of emergencysituations
Co-ordination of immediate action inemergencies
Take appropriate action in the event of anemergency situation
Provide solutions to situations posing animminent threat
Produce coherent and concise reports onemergency situations
Effective communication with onshoreresponse teams
Co-ordination of all personnel directly andindirectly involved in an emergency situation
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 2 of 13
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S/S10/000/03 Behavioural factors
Recognition of the abilities/ limitation oftrainee staff and offer assistance and guidance
Knowledge of procedures, project status,contractual issues, terms of reference etc.
Knowledge of how to perform personnelassessment
Awareness of areas for personaldevelopment
Explain and instruct subordinates in the useof equipment and systems
Effective supervision and team leadership
Effective supervision and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
Take charge and show leadership abilities
Communicate groups of clients, colleaguesand others
Communicate effectively with a client,company management, team members andsupervisor
Communicate with the clientsrepresentative(s) and succinctly explainprocedures, project status, contractual issues,terms of reference etc.
Report effectively and informatively to shoremanagement/supervisors and to client
Prepare concise and informative end-of-contract reports
Conduct fair personnel assessments
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 3 of 13
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S/S10/000/04 IT skills
Systems and networks Identification of IT/software resources
required for a project
Logging of IT/software problems Thorough understanding of underlying IT
principles and mechanisms
Determine whether a software problem is afault (bug), outside product functionality oruser error
Use of communication software and systems(e-mail, fax, telex)
Function test/validate modified software
Specify a required software modification
Report accurately any software faults and thecontext in which they are found to theappropriate support staff
Network a workstation
Configure backup/archive hardware for useon project
S/S10/000/05 Seamanship
Knowledge of vessel/system working limits Practical knowledge of vessel operations Weather forecast interpretation
Instruct staff in the correct use of safety andsurvival equipment and aids
Interpret weather by a) observation, b) radioforecast, c) weather chart and d) barometer
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 4 of 13
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S/S10/000/06 Prepare project procedures and plans
Preparation of project procedures Understand and gather necessary background
information and data (work pack) toundertake the specified work e.g. existingdata, drawings and charts
Quality assurance procedures
Prepare project specific procedures inaccordance with client specifications andproject requirements
Specify correctly all required equipment andsuitable manning levels in line with scope ofwork to be carried out
Prepare revisions to project proceduresoffshore to reflect changes to work as agreedwith client and document appropriately
Develop project plans
Prepare a project work plan (schedule)including realistic times to complete individualtasks
Prepare a daily work plan highlightingpriorities and potential changes to plan givendifferent scenarios
Prepare procedures to monitor the quality ofdata being gathered and processed
Prepare specific work instructions for thesafe and efficient completion of individualtasks
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 5 of 13
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S/S11/000/07 Data acquisition
Full understanding of system principles andfactors affecting performance
Full understanding of the data acquisitionsystem and processes and the factors thatcan affect performance or achievement ofthem
Thorough knowledge of the operatingprinciples of the acquisition system
Knowledge of the critical elements that canaffect system performance and data qualityand how their effects can be minimised
Knowledge of system equipment installationand the requirements for achieving optimum
performance Clear understanding of calibration principles
sufficient to assess calibration validity
Specify data acquisition requirements andplan a survey for their achievement
Specify the requirements for data acquisitionfor specific project types
Plan survey data acquisition to ensurecompliance with specifications or procedures
Monitor the performance of the systemagainst specification and, if required, makenecessary changes so that specification can bemet
Define system data quality requirementsagainst provided specifications
Monitor system performance againstspecification and re-assess quality controlcriteria in light of field use
Verify that the online system has beeninstalled and configured correctly for use
Verify that the online system is performingwithin specification
Assess the quality of calibration data andapprove it for use
Assess calibration results and approve or notapprove results based on knowledge,experience and company standards
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 6 of 13
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S/S11/000/08 Data management
Clear understanding of onboard datamanagement systems and their administration
Manage and file survey data information in alogical and systematic manner
Define an onboard data management systemin line with company procedures and suitablefor the current project
Administer the system on an ongoing basis,including supervision/training of juniorcolleagues in its use
S/S11/000/09 Data presentation
Clear understanding of reportingrequirements and company procedures
Full understanding of the data processingsystems, procedures and practices in use
Plan, write and compile full survey reports tothe project and company specification
Plan survey report contents to meet projectrequirements
Write a detailed but concise field surveyreport in accordance with companyprocedures and/or contractual requirements
Write a detailed but concise final surveyreport (including sections compiled by othersand appendices) in accordance with companyprocedures and/or contractual requirements
Compile a full report including sectionscompiled by others and appendices
Check reports against requirements,specifications and related items, e.g. charts,data listings
Perform detailed quality control checks onprocessed survey data
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 7 of 13
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Perform audit checks on the data processingprocess to ensure compliance toprocedures/specifications
Identify and resolve problems with dataprocessing process
S/S11/000/10 Hydrography/oceanography
Specification/planning of tides/current/watercolumn parameters
Specify the requirements for and planning ofthe acquisition of tidal and water columnobservations
Plan measurement of tidal observations tomeet the required survey accuracy
Plan measurement of water columnparameters to meet the required surveyaccuracy
S/S11/000/11 Navigation and positioning
Specification for and administration ofpositioning systems
Positioning specifications for a variety ofproject types
Specify the position requirements to achievespecifications and planning and administeringthe provision of such systems
Install surface positioning systems (includingreception antenna)
Plan use of surface positioning systemsensuring coverage and accuracy requirementsare achieved
Install LBL acoustic positioning systems(including hydrophones and transponders)
Plan use of LBL acoustic positioning systemsensuring coverage and accuracy requirementsare achieved
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 8 of 13
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Plan use of USBL acoustic positioning systemsensuring coverage and accuracy requirementsare achieved
Plan the calibration of the positioning systemsand supervise the calibration process to meetindustry/client specifications
Supervise the calibration of positioningsystems calibration to ensure industry/clientspecifications
S/S11/000/12 Co-ordinate reference systems
Plan/supervise control surveyspecification/definition of geodetic datum(s)
Plan a control survey and supervise itsimplementationtaking into account client andcompany specifications and accuracyrequirements
Supervise the undertaking of the surveyensuring that defined specifications are met
Select a geodetic datum for a particular workregion (taking into account datumtransformations requirements)
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 9 of 13
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Role: S11 Senior Surveyor Name: Start Date in Current Role:
The following are some of the types of evidence that can be used, with suggested abbreviations: EOT End of trip reports.WR Work records and examples of work completed by the individual. WT Witness testimonies signed observations of work carried out by the individual.LOG Completed logbooks and CVs/resumes. APP Copies of performance appraisals. DRILLS Exercises carried out to test response situations.DEMO Demonstration to Assessor/Verifier. Page 10 of 13
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