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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate floodboat
   • Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Vessel is launched safely, in accordance with organisational procedures
   • Pre-start checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Start up procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
   • Vessel is correctly boarded, loaded and trimmed for safety
   • Vessel is operated applying appropriate techniques
   • Emergency drills are conducted, as required
   • Lookout procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2. Prepare for floodboat operation
   • Operational and task information is obtained
3. Operational and task information is used to determine response and equipment requirements
4. Equipment is checked for serviceability and is stowed for road transportation to prevent loss or damage
5. Pre-launch checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
6. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and worn, as appropriate
   • Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
7. Vessel is launched safely, in accordance with organisational procedures
8. Pre-start checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
9. Start up procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
10. Vessel is correctly boarded, loaded and trimmed for safety
11. Vessel is operated applying appropriate techniques
12. Emergency drills are conducted, as required
13. Lookout procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
14. Undertake floodboat tasks
    • Floodboat search procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
15. Cargo is transported safely and efficiently
16. People or objects in the water are recovered safely and efficiently
17. Bodies are recovered using appropriate equipment and tools, in accordance with organisational procedures, to meet coronial requirements
18. Recover and restore floodboat
19. Vessel and associated equipment are stored, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
20. Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel
21. Debriefing requirements are contributed to, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
22. Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
emergency drills must include	abandon ship break down capsize distress emergency stop fire manoeuvring without motor person overboard towing

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