Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARF032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply medical first aid on board ship

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MARF032 - Apply medical first aid on board ship
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness onboard a ship.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of: Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited)Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited)Master on a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)Master of a commercial vessel UnlimitedWatchkeeper Deck.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Electro-Technical Officer (STCW Electro-Technical Officer Unlimited), Engineer Watchkeeper (STCW Engineer Watchkeeper Unlimited), Master on a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT), Master Unlimited or Watchkeeper Deck and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within 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.

Practical assessment must occur in a workplace, or realistic simulated workplace, under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Simulations and scenarios may be used where situations cannot be provided in the workplace or may occur only rarely, in particular for situations relating to emergency procedures and adverse weather conditions where assessment would be unsafe, impractical or may lead to environmental damage.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

applicable documentation, such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and current relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field F – Operational Quality and Safety
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to respond to emergency onboard vessel
  • Casualty condition is assessed and appropriate response is determined in order to minimise hazards and determine the need for emergency medical assistance
       
Element: Options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance are evaluated in relation to environmental issues, transport availability and casualty condition
       
Element: Provide first aid onboard vessel
  • Nature of casualty injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures are determined and explained to the casualty
       
Element: Consent is sought from the casualty prior to applying first aid
       
Element: First aid is provided to address casualty condition and according to effective first aid principles
       
Element: Casualty condition is monitored and ongoing first aid is provided as required
       
Element: Casualty is calmly reassured according to effective first aid principles
       
Element: Condition of casualty is documented over time to assist in providing ongoing first aid
       
Element: Work in conjunction with medical and emergency services support
  • Communication links are established with medical services using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is taken
       
Element: Appropriate medical assistance is sought according to the circumstances
       
Element: Medication is administered under direction from an authorised health worker as required
       
Element: Directions given by emergency services are followed to assist in the evacuation of the casualty, if required
       
Element: Participate in debriefings
  • Information is provided on the incident and the first aid assistance provided
       
Element: Clarifications are provided, where required
       
Element: Suggestions are provided to improve future operations
       


Evidence Required

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

administering medication under direct instruction from an authorised health worker

completing identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries according to current first aid practice to minimise immediate threat to life promptly

conducting an initial casualty assessment

demonstrating adequate infection control procedures

evaluating available options for transporting or maintaining condition of casualty

examining casualty or patient

identifying and preparing an area for safe evacuation

improvising treatment and associated resources

listening to, clarifying and applying medical instructions accurately

minimising the risk of harm to self and others at all times

planning an appropriate first aid response in line with established first aid principles, policies and procedures

preparing incident reports, including description of injury

using available communication methods and equipment to access medical assistance.

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

body structure and function

burns, scalds and the effects of heat and cold

cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia

first aid kit

fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries

incident documentation

medical care of rescued persons

pharmacology

radio medical advice

sterilisation

toxicological hazards onboard a vessel, including use of the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods or its national equivalent

transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance options

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

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
Casualty condition is assessed and appropriate response is determined in order to minimise hazards and determine the need for emergency medical assistance 
 
Nature of casualty injury/condition and relevant first aid procedures are determined and explained to the casualty 
 
 
 
 
 
Communication links are established with medical services using relevant communication equipment to ensure prompt control action is taken 
 
 
 
Information is provided on the incident and the first aid assistance provided 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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