TDMMF2707B PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD A SMALL VESSEL |
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
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| Manage and implement fire prevention measures and procedures on board a small vessel
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b
| Assess the operational capability of relevant fire detection and firefighting equipment and initiate any required reporting or servicing action
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c
| Use the various types of firefighting equipment on board a small vessel
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d
| Implement OH&S principles and policies when carrying out fire prevention and firefighting duties
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e
| Communicate effectively with others as required during fire prevention activities and fire emergencies |
2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | a
| Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
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b
| Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
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| managing the implementation of fire prevention and control measures and procedures on board a small vessel
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| identifying and evaluating firefighting problems and determining appropriate courses of action
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| assessing the operational capability of fire detection and firefighting equipment and systems and taking any required action
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c
| Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:
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| relevant maritime regulations
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| fire prevention and control procedures and policies
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| OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
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| relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of fire detection and firefighting equipment and systems
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| following housekeeping processes and fire hazard prevention measures
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d
| Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify fire hazards and faulty fire detection and firefighting, equipment and systems as per procedures
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e
| Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
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f
| Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others
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3 | Context of assessment | a
| Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations
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b
| Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
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| 1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and
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| Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
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| at the registered training organisation; and/or
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| on an appropriate working or training vessel |
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4Specific resources required for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to:
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| carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to carry out fire prevention strategies and participate in search and rescue and firefighting teams on board small vessels; and/or
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b
| assist in fire prevention management procedures and firefighting drills on board an operational small commercial vessel
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| Note: Simulated firefighting assessment exercises may require access to a fire training and assessment facility capable of simulating firefighting activities in a marine environment. Assessments must be conducted in accordance with relevant OH&S requirements. Protective clothing must be worn in accordance with current maritime practices and Australian OH&S standards
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