Assessor Resource

MARF021
Manage safety and security of vessel crew and passengers

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop emergency and damage control plans, and to handle emergency situations to maintain the safety and security of vessel crew and passengers.

This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Master Unlimited.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Develop emergency and damage control plans

1.1

Potential emergencies and damage scenarios are identified

1.2

Plans of action are developed for responding to potential emergencies and damage scenarios according to regulatory and organisational requirements

1.3

Procedures, checklists and instructions for dealing with emergencies and damage scenarios are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements

1.4

Resources are organised in readiness for potential implementation of emergency and damage control plans

1.5

Information on emergency and damage control plans is distributed and made available to crew

1.6

Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their roles and responsibilities during various emergencies and damage control scenarios

2

Develop security risk management plans

2.1

Security risk management plans are prepared according to regulatory and organisational requirements

2.2

Explanatory information on the importance of security and the organisation’s security objectives is contained in plans

2.3

Threat assessments undertaken, current exposure and current protective security arrangements are summarised in plans

2.4

Security strategies for implementing, monitoring and evaluating countermeasures are outlined in plans

2.5

Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their roles and responsibilities in a security threat

3

Maintain the operational condition of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems

3.1

Safety management system (SMS) processes and outcomes for maintaining the operational condition of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are identified

3.2

Procedures and supporting documentation for the routine maintenance of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are developed

3.3

Personnel roles and responsibilities are allocated and communicated

3.4

Checks are conducted according to SMS requirements

3.5

Non-compliances are identified and analysed

3.6

Appropriate responses to non-compliances are initiated according to SMS requirements

3.7

Outcomes are recorded and reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements

4

Organise fire and abandon vessel drills

4.1

Fire and abandon vessel drills are planned and conducted according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

4.2

Instruction is provided to others on organisational procedures and the correct use of firefighting and lifesaving equipment

4.3

Musters and drills are reviewed against objectives

4.4

Records are completed according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

5

Manage emergencies

5.1

Initial actions on becoming aware of emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency

5.2

On-board personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately

5.3

Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect persons on board

5.4

Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process

5.5

Assistance is coordinated and provided by appropriate personnel

5.6

Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process

5.7

Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required

5.8

Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel

6

Maintain operational safety

6.1

Environmental factors are continually monitored, assessed and reviewed to identify distinctive features and any change in characteristics that might indicate unusual or suspicious behaviour

6.2

Personal safety checks are made on a systematic and routine basis according to organisational procedures

6.3

Resources and equipment are organised in readiness for potential security risk situations

7

Respond to security risks

7.1

Security risk situations are accurately identified and assessed for degree of risk to self, others and vessel

7.2

Response to security risk is formulated and carried out according to security risk management plan

7.3

Safety and security of self, others and vessel is maximised through response initiative

7.4

Changing circumstances are monitored and responses are adjusted as required to maintain security

7.5

Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained according to confidentiality requirements and organisational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying all relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and work practices

applying procedures for monitoring fire detection and safety systems to ensure all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon according to established emergency procedures

communicating using appropriate channels and communication codes and signals

completing documentation and reporting requirements on matters related to the development of emergency and damage control plans

determining response appropriate to security risk situations

developing emergency procedures according to established plans for emergency situations

developing effective planning documents

identifying and complying with security incident response procedures

identifying security risk factors and conducting risk assessments

instructing personnel on procedures to be taken during emergency situations on board a vessel

interpreting and applying security and safety practices and regulations

maintaining the operational condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety systems

managing the handling of emergency situations on board a vessel

minimising hazards and risks to the safety of self and others

organising fire drills and abandon ship drills

preparing contingency plans for response to emergencies

providing the required amount of detail in reports

reporting emergency situations on board a vessel.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies

actions to limit damage and save the vessel following fire, collision or grounding

bomb threat and counter-terrorism procedures

concept of reserve buoyancy and its relevance to damage control in vessels

faults that can occur with fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment, and systems and appropriate remedial action and solutions

functions and use of lifesaving appliances

general principles of damage control and the manner in which the watertight integrity of the hull is maintained on a vessel

importance of maintaining fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems, and potential consequences if the equipment or systems are not operational during an emergency

lifesaving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)

methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction

methods for checking and replacing consumable materials in fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems

regulations related to security risk management

regulatory requirements for emergency response plans

regulatory requirements related to maintaining fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems

relevant Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders and Notices, International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code), and other relevant International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes

safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

ship construction including damage control measures

statutory requirements pertaining to damage control in vessels

types of fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems on board vessels and the procedures for their use

ways of controlling damage during a flooding emergency

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site where a range of damage scenarios can be demonstrated including:

collision damage

damage caused by cargo shift

integrity of vessel hull.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, activity logs, incident reports, request for assistance forms, records of conversations, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment, material and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Develop emergency and damage control plans

1.1

Potential emergencies and damage scenarios are identified

1.2

Plans of action are developed for responding to potential emergencies and damage scenarios according to regulatory and organisational requirements

1.3

Procedures, checklists and instructions for dealing with emergencies and damage scenarios are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements

1.4

Resources are organised in readiness for potential implementation of emergency and damage control plans

1.5

Information on emergency and damage control plans is distributed and made available to crew

1.6

Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their roles and responsibilities during various emergencies and damage control scenarios

2

Develop security risk management plans

2.1

Security risk management plans are prepared according to regulatory and organisational requirements

2.2

Explanatory information on the importance of security and the organisation’s security objectives is contained in plans

2.3

Threat assessments undertaken, current exposure and current protective security arrangements are summarised in plans

2.4

Security strategies for implementing, monitoring and evaluating countermeasures are outlined in plans

2.5

Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their roles and responsibilities in a security threat

3

Maintain the operational condition of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems

3.1

Safety management system (SMS) processes and outcomes for maintaining the operational condition of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are identified

3.2

Procedures and supporting documentation for the routine maintenance of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are developed

3.3

Personnel roles and responsibilities are allocated and communicated

3.4

Checks are conducted according to SMS requirements

3.5

Non-compliances are identified and analysed

3.6

Appropriate responses to non-compliances are initiated according to SMS requirements

3.7

Outcomes are recorded and reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements

4

Organise fire and abandon vessel drills

4.1

Fire and abandon vessel drills are planned and conducted according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

4.2

Instruction is provided to others on organisational procedures and the correct use of firefighting and lifesaving equipment

4.3

Musters and drills are reviewed against objectives

4.4

Records are completed according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

5

Manage emergencies

5.1

Initial actions on becoming aware of emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency

5.2

On-board personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately

5.3

Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect persons on board

5.4

Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process

5.5

Assistance is coordinated and provided by appropriate personnel

5.6

Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process

5.7

Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required

5.8

Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel

6

Maintain operational safety

6.1

Environmental factors are continually monitored, assessed and reviewed to identify distinctive features and any change in characteristics that might indicate unusual or suspicious behaviour

6.2

Personal safety checks are made on a systematic and routine basis according to organisational procedures

6.3

Resources and equipment are organised in readiness for potential security risk situations

7

Respond to security risks

7.1

Security risk situations are accurately identified and assessed for degree of risk to self, others and vessel

7.2

Response to security risk is formulated and carried out according to security risk management plan

7.3

Safety and security of self, others and vessel is maximised through response initiative

7.4

Changing circumstances are monitored and responses are adjusted as required to maintain security

7.5

Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained according to confidentiality requirements and organisational procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Potential emergencies include one or more of the following:

accidents

bomb threat

collision

fire or explosion

flooding

grounding

loss of main engine or power

loss of steering

person overboard

rescue and evacuation of injured persons

scenes of crime

Information includes one or more of the following:

documented instructions

drills

meetings

notice boards

pamphlets

training sessions

Threat assessments include one or more of the following:

determining the potential of a threat to actually cause harm

evaluating and discussing the likelihood of a threat being realised

providing information about people and events that may pose a threat to the crew, passengers and/or the vessel

Exposure includes:

measure of how open the vessel is to harm

potential of the vessel to attract harm

Firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems include one or more of the following:

fire and smoke detectors and alarms

fire and watertight doors

fire hoses and extinguishers

fire smothering systems

flares and smoke floats

lifeboats and life rafts

life jackets and other flotation devices

Non-compliances include one or more of the following:

damaged components

damaged equipment

failure to conduct drills

faulty components

faulty equipment

lapsed expiry dates

levels of consumable materials

quality of consumable materials

Initial actions include one or more of the following:

broadcasting appropriate distress or warning signals

calling crew and passengers to muster stations

investigating the source of fire or smoke alarms

mustering appropriate resources

Environmental factors include one or more of the following:

access to assistance and resources

availability of opportunities for escape

degrees of illumination in affected areas

presence of sources of threat

time of day

weather

Resources and equipment include one or more of the following:

access to emergency services and specialist personnel

back-up personnel

communication equipment

firefighting equipment

first aid kit

personal protection equipment

security equipment including electronic screening equipment, video cameras and monitors, alarms and signals

Security risk situations include one or more of the following:

breaches of law including criminal damage, offences against people, public order, misuse of drugs and alcohol

emergencies

hazards including physical, chemical, electrical, psychological, biological

threats including bombs, sabotage, assassination

Responses to security risk include one or more of the following:

abandoning the vessel

checking identification

defusing the situation

isolating area of potential risk

isolating risk

issuing verbal warnings

notifying relevant emergency services organisations

offering assistance

providing first aid

requesting support and assistance

restraint of person

tactical withdrawal

using basic defensive techniques

using negotiation techniques

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying all relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and work practices

applying procedures for monitoring fire detection and safety systems to ensure all alarms are detected promptly and acted upon according to established emergency procedures

communicating using appropriate channels and communication codes and signals

completing documentation and reporting requirements on matters related to the development of emergency and damage control plans

determining response appropriate to security risk situations

developing emergency procedures according to established plans for emergency situations

developing effective planning documents

identifying and complying with security incident response procedures

identifying security risk factors and conducting risk assessments

instructing personnel on procedures to be taken during emergency situations on board a vessel

interpreting and applying security and safety practices and regulations

maintaining the operational condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety systems

managing the handling of emergency situations on board a vessel

minimising hazards and risks to the safety of self and others

organising fire drills and abandon ship drills

preparing contingency plans for response to emergencies

providing the required amount of detail in reports

reporting emergency situations on board a vessel.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies

actions to limit damage and save the vessel following fire, collision or grounding

bomb threat and counter-terrorism procedures

concept of reserve buoyancy and its relevance to damage control in vessels

faults that can occur with fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment, and systems and appropriate remedial action and solutions

functions and use of lifesaving appliances

general principles of damage control and the manner in which the watertight integrity of the hull is maintained on a vessel

importance of maintaining fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems, and potential consequences if the equipment or systems are not operational during an emergency

lifesaving appliance regulations (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)

methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction

methods for checking and replacing consumable materials in fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems

regulations related to security risk management

regulatory requirements for emergency response plans

regulatory requirements related to maintaining fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems

relevant Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders and Notices, International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code), and other relevant International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and Codes

safety management system (SMS) plans, procedures, checklists and instructions

ship construction including damage control measures

statutory requirements pertaining to damage control in vessels

types of fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems on board vessels and the procedures for their use

ways of controlling damage during a flooding emergency

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site where a range of damage scenarios can be demonstrated including:

collision damage

damage caused by cargo shift

integrity of vessel hull.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, activity logs, incident reports, request for assistance forms, records of conversations, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment, material and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Potential emergencies and damage scenarios are identified 
Plans of action are developed for responding to potential emergencies and damage scenarios according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Procedures, checklists and instructions for dealing with emergencies and damage scenarios are documented according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Resources are organised in readiness for potential implementation of emergency and damage control plans 
Information on emergency and damage control plans is distributed and made available to crew 
Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their roles and responsibilities during various emergencies and damage control scenarios 
Security risk management plans are prepared according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Explanatory information on the importance of security and the organisation’s security objectives is contained in plans 
Threat assessments undertaken, current exposure and current protective security arrangements are summarised in plans 
Security strategies for implementing, monitoring and evaluating countermeasures are outlined in plans 
Appropriate instruction is organised for crew about their roles and responsibilities in a security threat 
Safety management system (SMS) processes and outcomes for maintaining the operational condition of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are identified 
Procedures and supporting documentation for the routine maintenance of firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems are developed 
Personnel roles and responsibilities are allocated and communicated 
Checks are conducted according to SMS requirements 
Non-compliances are identified and analysed 
Appropriate responses to non-compliances are initiated according to SMS requirements 
Outcomes are recorded and reported according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Fire and abandon vessel drills are planned and conducted according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures 
Instruction is provided to others on organisational procedures and the correct use of firefighting and lifesaving equipment 
Musters and drills are reviewed against objectives 
Records are completed according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures 
Initial actions on becoming aware of emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans, urgency of the situation and nature of the emergency 
On-board personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately 
Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect persons on board 
Communications are established with others to facilitate the emergency response process 
Assistance is coordinated and provided by appropriate personnel 
Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on the emergency response process 
Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required 
Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel 
Environmental factors are continually monitored, assessed and reviewed to identify distinctive features and any change in characteristics that might indicate unusual or suspicious behaviour 
Personal safety checks are made on a systematic and routine basis according to organisational procedures 
Resources and equipment are organised in readiness for potential security risk situations 
Security risk situations are accurately identified and assessed for degree of risk to self, others and vessel 
Response to security risk is formulated and carried out according to security risk management plan 
Safety and security of self, others and vessel is maximised through response initiative 
Changing circumstances are monitored and responses are adjusted as required to maintain security 
Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained according to confidentiality requirements and organisational procedures 

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