Application
The unit has application in the qualification for an Integrated Rating, i.e. Certificate III in Transport&Distribution(Coastal Maritime Operations - Integrated Rating). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Apply emergency procedures | a | Emergency situations are correctly identified as per established nautical practice | ||
b | Initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation is in conformity with established practices and procedures | ||||
c | Action taken is timely and appropriate for seriousness of the emergency and the prevailing weather and sea conditions | ||||
d | Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a timely and seamanlike manner | ||||
e | False distress alerts are avoided through the application of established nautical practice | ||||
f | Appropriate action is taken in the event of accidental activation of a distress alert in accordance with regulatory requirements and vessel's procedures |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
2 | Maintain the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems | a | Emergency and distress alerting systems are used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and vessel's procedures | ||
b | The integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems is maintained as per standard procedures, manufacturer's instructions and regulatory requirements | ||||
c | Faulty or non-operational emergency and distress alerting equipment is identified, isolated, reported and/or replaced as per manufacturer's instructions and standard procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | ||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | ||
1 | Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations dealing with emergency equipment and procedures | |
2 | ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures (where applicable) | |
3 | Relevant OH&S legislation and policies applicable to the use of emergency equipment | |
4 | SOLAS Convention and related regulations | |
5 | Duties and responsibilities of shipboard personnel during emergencies | |
6 | Procedures for emergency response on board a commercial vessel | |
7 | Incidents that may result in an emergency on board vessel and the appropriate response in each case | |
8 | Functions and purpose of pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), and search and rescue transponders (SARTs) | |
9 | Precautions to maintain the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems | |
10 | The meaning of various maritime emergency alarms, the guidelines and procedures for their activation and signals and the action to be taken when they are activated | |
11 | Techniques for avoiding false distress alerts and the action that must be taken in the event of accidental activation | |
12 | Maritime communication techniques |
REQUIRED SKILLS | |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |
1 | Use basic verbal and other communication skills required when operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures |
2 | Select and use appropriate internal and external communications equipment in real or simulated emergency situations |
3 | Read, interpret and apply basic instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to operating emergency equipment |
4 | Read, interpret and follow emergency procedures in real or simulated emergency situations |
5 | Work safely and collaboratively with others when operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures |
6 | Modify activities dependent on differing vessel contingencies, risk situations and environments |
7 | Recognise routine problems that may occur when operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures and take appropriate action |
8 | Adapt to differences in vessels, equipment and standard operating procedures |
9 | Select and safely use emergency equipment as per operating instructions, including pyrotechnic distress signals, satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), and search and rescue transponders (SARTs) |
10 | Identify, isolate and report faulty or non-operational emergency and distress alerting equipment |
11 | Store emergency equipment after use as per standard operating procedures |
Evidence Required
TDMMF2307B OPERATE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND APPLY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | ||||||
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | ||||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | ||||
a | Recognise emergency or abnormal situations | |||||
b | Take appropriate initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation | |||||
c | Operate emergency equipment | |||||
d | Maintain the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems | |||||
e | Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with others during an emergency on board vessel | |||||
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 | |||
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | |||||
1 | responding to a real or simulated emergency situation | |||||
2 | taking appropriate initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation | |||||
3 | applying safety precautions relevant to emergency procedures | |||||
4 | maintaining the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems | |||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | |||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations | |||||
2 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | |||||
3 | established emergency procedures | |||||
4 | vessel's safety management procedures | |||||
5 | relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the operation and use of emergency equipment, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations | |||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or act upon an emergency or abnormal situation on board vessel | |||||
e | Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail | |||||
f | Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between 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 | |||||
b | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation: | |||||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and | |||||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | |||||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | |||||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | |||||||
4 | Specificresourcesrequired for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | ||||||
a | carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to respond to emergencies on board a vessel; and/or | |||||||
b | participate in emergency response drills on board an operational commercial or training vessel |
Range Statement
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |||||||||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | |||||||||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with the maritime regulations | ||||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | within defined emergency procedures with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes | ||||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the application of basic emergency procedures and the use of emergency equipment on board a vessel. Taking of immediate action in accordance with company procedures and limits of responsibility is required | ||||||
d. | Work requires: | 1 | some judgement in recognising and confirming the nature and extent of the emergency and taking appropriate initial action within the established limits of responsibility | ||||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | |||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any Australian or international commercial vessel | ||||||
b | Potential emergencies may occur: | 1 | by day or night | ||||||
2 | under any possible conditions of weather and loading | ||||||||
3 | while underway | ||||||||
4 | during berthing and unberthing operations | ||||||||
5 | while anchoring or mooring | ||||||||
c | Emergencies may include: | 1 | collision with another vessel | ||||||
2 | explosion on board vessel |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | |||||||
c | Emergencies may include: (continued) | 3 | fire on board vessel | |||||
4 | impairment of integrity of hull and ingress of water | |||||||
5 | loss of steering control | |||||||
6 | loss of motive power | |||||||
7 | foundering | |||||||
8 | grounding | |||||||
9 | person overboard | |||||||
10 | rescue and evacuation of injured personnel | |||||||
d | Emergency and distress alerting systems may include: | 1 | pyrotechnic distress signals | |||||
2 | GMDSS survival craft VHF radios | |||||||
3 | satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) | |||||||
4 | search and rescue transponders (SARTs) | |||||||
5 | whistles | |||||||
e | Documentation and records may include: | 1 | relevant maritime regulations dealing with emergency equipment and procedures | |||||
2 | SOLAS regulations | |||||||
3 | AMSA publication Survival at Sea - a Training and Instruction Manual | |||||||
4 | instructions from official search and rescue authorities | |||||||
5 | vessel's procedures for emergency response | |||||||
6 | vessel's safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions (where applicable) | |||||||
7 | manufacturer's instructions for the use of emergency and distress alerting systems | |||||||
8 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to survival at sea | |||||||
9 | relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures | |||||||
10 | relevant Australian and international standards |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||
f | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of the IMO STCW 95 Code, the Australian USL Code and/or AMSA Marine Orders (dependent on the type of vessel and the role of the person concerned) | ||
2 | Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention | ||||
3 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95 and Marine Orders under the Australian Navigation Act 1912, describing the specific requirements for Integrated Ratings. |