- TDMMF6207A - PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL
TDMMF6207A
PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL
Application
The unit covers requirements for the management of firefighting and prevention activities on ocean-going vessels and has applications in qualifications for masters, engineers, watchkeepers and integrated ratings, i.e. Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution (Maritime Operations - Master Unlimited), Diploma and of Transport&Distribution (Maritime Operations - Deck Watchkeeper), Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution (Marine Engineering Class 1), Advanced Diploma of Transport&Distribution (Marine Engineering Class 2), Diploma of Transport&Distribution (Marine Engineering - Engineer Watchkeeper), Certificate III in Transport&Distribution (Maritime Operations - Integrated Rating). |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Carry out fire minimisation procedures | a | Fire hazards on board vessel are identified and action is taken to eliminate or minimise them | ||
b | Responsibilities for checking fire prevention equipment and systems are fulfilled and appropriate action is taken to ensure that they are operational | ||||
c | An awareness and understanding of the causes of fire and its minimisation is maintained through participation in fire drills and related instructional programs | ||||
d | A state of readiness to respond to fire emergencies is maintained at all times |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
1 | Carry out fire minimisation procedures (continued) | e | Where applicable, correct techniques are applied for the setting up of foam making equipment to extinguish B Class fires on board a vessel | ||
2 | Respond to emergency situations involving fire | a | Emergency situations involving fire are correctly identified in accordance with established nautical practice | ||
b | Type of fire is identified in accordance with the established classification system for fires | ||||
c | Initial action on becoming aware of fire emergency is in conformity with established practices and procedures | ||||
d | Action taken is timely and appropriate for seriousness of the fire emergency | ||||
e | Action taken on identifying muster signals for a fire emergency is appropriate and complies with established procedures | ||||
f | Appropriate precautions and procedures are implemented when responding to electrical fires | ||||
g | Appropriate precautions and procedures are implemented when responding to uptake and hydrogen fires | ||||
h | Communications are clear and concise at all times and orders are acknowledged in a timely and seamanlike manner | ||||
3 | Operate firefighting equipment | a | A, B and C classes of fires are correctly identified as per established firefighting practice | ||
b | Correct portable firefighting equipment is selected and used to fight specific classes of fires | ||||
c | Correct techniques are applied for the use of hose lines to extinguish fires on board a vessel | ||||
d | Class F fires are correctly extinguished with a fire blanket as per established firefighting practice | ||||
4 | Recharge portable fire extinguishers | a | Where applicable, correct techniques are used to recharge the various types of portable fire extinguisher | ||
b | Portable firefighting equipment is confirmed as operational following recharging |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||||
5 | Carry outfirefighting operations | a | Correct procedures and techniques are followed when fighting fires in simulated or real fire emergencies | ||
b | Safety clothing, appliances and equipment are appropriate to the nature of the firefighting operations | ||||
c | Extinguishment of a fire is achieved using appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and firefighting agents | ||||
d | Correct portable fire extinguisher(s) are selected and used for the class of fire involved in a fire emergency | ||||
e | Appropriate safety precautions and procedures are applied when fighting fires in accordance with regulatory requirements, vessel's procedures and established firefighting practice | ||||
f | The timing and sequence of individual actions when fighting fires on board a vessel are appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions | ||||
g | Procedures for donning and starting up self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are correctly followed | ||||
h | Procedures for the logging of SCBA operators on a BA Control Board are correctly followed in accordance with vessel's procedures and accepted firefighting practice | ||||
i | Search and rescue operations in a smoke filled environment are correctly conducted as a member of a firefighting team in accordance with accepted firefighting practice | ||||
j | Interior fires are extinguished using appropriate firefighting equipment and procedures as a member of a firefighting team in accordance with accepted firefighting practice | ||||
k | Lifeline signals are correctly used during interior firefighting operations | ||||
l | A compartment filled with high expansion foam is correctly entered as per accepted firefighting practice |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | |||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | |||
1 | Relevant sections of maritime regulations applicable to fire prevention and firefighting on board a vessel | ||
2 | ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures, where relevant | ||
3 | Duties and responsibilities as a member of the emergency response organisation on a vessel | ||
4 | The chemistry of fire and its relationship to materials typically carried on vessels, including: | ||
a | elements of fire and their relationship to the fire triangle | ||
b | dangers associated with fuels having a low flashpoint | ||
c | dangers associated with the heating of fuels to their self-ignition temperature | ||
d | situations where spontaneous combustion may occur | ||
e | importance of ensuring that fuels are outside their range of flammability | ||
f | safety precautions that should be adopted when using fuels with a high vapour density | ||
g | risks associated with finely divided fuels | ||
5 | Principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment | ||
6 | Fire hazards and risks found on board vessels | ||
7 | The different classes of fire, their characteristics and equipment needed for their extinguishment | ||
8 | Firefighting techniques, agents and precautions applicable to different classes of fire on board a vessel | ||
9 | Principles and procedures for the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when fighting fires | ||
10 | Firefighting clothing, outfits and personal safety equipment used when fighting a fire on board a vessel | ||
11 | Types firefighting appliances, equipment and systems used on board vessels, their features, principles of operation and the procedures for their use and maintenance | ||
12 | Fixed fire prevention and extinguishing installations used on vessels and their principles of operation | ||
13 | Relevant features of portable firefighting equipment and procedures for their use, including: | ||
a | The colour coding of portable fire extinguishers | ||
b | The processes for the extinguishment of A. B, or C Class fires using portable fire extinguishers | ||
c | Extinguishing an F Class fire with a fire blanket is demonstrated | ||
d | The recharging of portable fire extinguishers (where applicable) | ||
e | The use of hose lines to extinguish fires | ||
f | The setting up of foam making equipment to extinguish B Class fires | ||
14 | Procedures for interior search and rescue and firefighting operations as a member of a team, including: |
a | The donning and start up procedures of SCBA | |
b | Procedures for search and rescue operations in a smoke filled space | |
c | Procedures for interior fire extinguishing operations | |
d | Procedures for the logging of SCBA operators on a BA control board | |
e | After use maintenance of SCBA | |
f | Lifeline signals | |
g | Procedures for entering a compartment filled with high expansion foam without wearing SCBA | |
15 | The importance of testing and evaluating emergency procedures | |
16 | Typical problems that can occur with shipboard firefighting equipment and operations and appropriate remedial action and solutions | |
17 | Sources of information on shipboard fire prevention and extinguishment | |
REQUIRED SKILLS | ||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | ||
1 | Communicate effectively with other crew and passengers during simulated and real fire emergencies | |
2 | Read, interpret and follow instructions on fire emergency procedures and on the use of fire prevention and firefighting equipment | |
3 | Recognise and interpret fire alarms and respond as per emergency procedures | |
4 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel and passengers during a fire emergency | |
5 | Determine the type and extent of a fire and take appropriate action | |
6 | Participate as a member standard shipboard firefighting organisation on a vessel | |
7 | Identify and use fixed fire detection and extinguishing systems as per operating instructions | |
8 | Use portable fire extinguishers as per operating instructions | |
9 | Recharge portable fire extinguishers as per instructions (where applicable) | |
10 | Adapt to contingencies and variations in fire prevention and firefighting equipment | |
11 | Recognise fire hazards on a vessel and take appropriate action to report them and minimise them |
Evidence Required
TDMMF6207A PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD ANOCEAN-GOING VESSEL | ||||||
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 | Implement fire prevention and minimisation measures and procedures on board a vessel | |||||
b | Recognise fire hazards on board vessel and take appropriate action to eliminate or minimise them | |||||
c | Assess the operational capability of fire detection and firefighting equipment and systems and initiate any required maintenance or replenishment action | |||||
d | Respond to emergency situations involving fire | |||||
e | Participate in simulated on-board firefighting activities | |||||
f | Participate in search and rescue and firefighting teams | |||||
g | Implement OH&S principles and policies when carrying out firefighting duties | |||||
h | Communicate effectively with others as required during 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 | |||
b | Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: | |||||
1 | responding to emergency situations involving fire | |||||
2 | participating in simulated on-board firefighting activities | |||||
3 | implementing the implementation of fire prevention measures and procedures | |||||
4 | identifying and evaluating firefighting problems and determining appropriate courses of action | |||||
5 | participating as a member of an interior search and rescue and firefighting team on board a vessel | |||||
6 | assessing the operational capability of firefighting appliances, equipment and systems and taking any required maintenance or replenishment action | |||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | |||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations related to the prevention and fighting of fires on board a vessel | |||||
2 | ISM Code safety management system procedures, where applicable |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | 3 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | ||||
4 | relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of fire detection and firefighting equipment and systems | ||||||
5 | following on-board housekeeping processes and fire prevention measures | ||||||
6 | fire prevention and firefighting procedures and policies | ||||||
d | Action is taken promptly to report and respond to fire emergencies, fire hazards and faulty fire detection and firefighting equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
4Specific resources required 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 carry out firefighting activities on board a vessel; and/or | ||||||
b | assist in firefighting drills on board an operational vessel | ||||||
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. Simulated conditions should provide truly realistic simulated shipboard conditions, including, where practical, conduct of activities in darkness. |
Range Statement
TDMMF6207A PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD ANOCEAN-GOING VESSEL | ||||||||
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 relevant maritime regulations applicable to the prevention and fighting of fires on board a vessel | |||||
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | as a member of a team within defined firefighting situations, with some responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes | |||||
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the application of prescribed principles and practice to the prevention and fighting of fires on board a vessel. Participation as a member of a firefighting team is involved | |||||
d. | Work requires: | 1 | some judgement and teamwork in the execution of prescribed procedures for the fighting of fires that may occur on board a vessel | |||||
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | ||||||||
a | Vessel may include: | 1 | any Australian or international commercial vessel | |||||
b | Fires on board a vessel may occur: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations | |||||
2 | under any possible conditions of weather and loading | |||||||
3 | while underway | |||||||
4 | during berthing and unberthing operations | |||||||
5 | while anchoring or mooring | |||||||
6 | while in port | |||||||
7 | while moored or at anchor | |||||||
c | Types of fires which may occur on board a vessel include: | 1 | Classes A, B, C and F in the standard classification of fires |
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VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||||||
d | Fire hazard minimisation procedures may include: | 1 | housekeeping in work areas | ||||
2 | following of fire safety procedures | ||||||
3 | checking and maintaining shipboard fire prevention systems | ||||||
4 | identification and elimination or minimisation of fire hazards | ||||||
5 | precautions when using and storing flammable materials | ||||||
6 | precautions that need to be taken when responding to an electrical fire | ||||||
7 | precautions that need to be taken when responding to uptake and hydrogen fires | ||||||
e | Firefighting equipment, appliances and systems may include: | 1 | portable fire extinguishers, including foam, water, CO2, dry chemical and wet foam | ||||
2 | fire blankets | ||||||
3 | CO2 fixed systems | ||||||
4 | foam installations, including semi-portable and fixed systems | ||||||
5 | sprinkler systems | ||||||
6 | fire pumps (main and emergency fire pump) | ||||||
7 | fire hoses, hydrants, branches and international shore connection | ||||||
f | Personal protection clothing and equipment may include: | 1 | fire-resistant clothing | ||||
2 | self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) | ||||||
3 | masks | ||||||
4 | eye and ear protection | ||||||
5 | gloves | ||||||
6 | boots | ||||||
g | Consumable materials and items that may used in fire detection and firefighting equipment may include: | 1 | dry and wet chemicals used in fire extinguishers | ||||
2 | batteries for fire detectors |
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h | Sources of information and documentation may include: | 1 | relevant maritime regulations applicable to the prevention and fighting of fires on board a vessel | ||
2 | vessel's instructions and procedures concerning minimisation of the risk of fire | ||||
3 | publications on marine fire prevention and minimisation and emergency response | ||||
4 | fire detection, firefighting and safety equipment operational and maintenance instructions and recommended procedures | ||||
5 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the maintenance and serviceability of shipboard firefighting and safety equipment and systems | ||||
i | Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | 1 | IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code | ||
2 | relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders related to the prevention and fighting of fires on board a vessel | ||||
3 | applicable regulations for the maintenance of fire detection, firefighting and safety equipment and systems | ||||
4 | 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 maritime regulations describing mandatory minimum requirements for basic fire prevention and firefighting skills and knowledge of crew on ocean-going vessels. This includes applicable sections of STCW 95 and AMSA certification and regulatory requirements under Marine Orders Part 3, Seagoing Qualifications, Issue 6. |