Assessor Resource

MARF005
Survive at sea using survival craft

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea using survival craft.

This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres. They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.

This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to abandon vessel

1.1

Nature of emergency is determined to minimise potential dangers and threats

1.2

Muster and abandon vessel signals are responded to according to vessel safety procedures

1.3

Survival equipment is organised to maximise chances of survival

1.4

Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal

1.5

Distress calls are made using radio equipment

1.6

Others are assisted to maximise their chances of survival

1.7

Prevailing circumstances and emergency conditions are used as the basis for timing and sequencing individual survival actions, and potential dangers and threats to other survivors are minimised

2

Operate lifesaving and survival equipment

2.1

Location and accessibility of lifesaving and survival equipment is established

2.2

Survival craft is launched in a timely and effective manner

2.3

Survival equipment is operated according to instructions and accepted survival practice

2.4

Survival radio equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory protocols

2.5

Lifejacket and other lifesaving clothing are correctly used according to instructions

3

Abandon vessel safely

3.1

Need to abandon vessel is established according to safety management system (SMS) or plan

3.2

Survival craft is launched according to instructions

3.3

Survival craft is checked to ensure it is safe to board

3.4

Survival craft is boarded observing safety of other survivors

3.5

Survival craft is released from abandoned vessel

3.6

Exposure cover is deployed on survival craft according to accepted survival practice and manufacturer instructions

4

Apply survival techniques

4.1

Survival craft is checked for seaworthiness

4.2

Sea anchors and drogues are deployed according to accepted nautical practice

4.3

Occupants are checked for signs of hypothermia or other injuries and first aid is applied as required

4.4

Water and food is rationed

4.5

Lookout for vessels and aircraft in vicinity is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting

4.6

Instructions given by rescue personnel are followed to safely access rescue craft

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, 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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to abandon vessel

1.1

Nature of emergency is determined to minimise potential dangers and threats

1.2

Muster and abandon vessel signals are responded to according to vessel safety procedures

1.3

Survival equipment is organised to maximise chances of survival

1.4

Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal

1.5

Distress calls are made using radio equipment

1.6

Others are assisted to maximise their chances of survival

1.7

Prevailing circumstances and emergency conditions are used as the basis for timing and sequencing individual survival actions, and potential dangers and threats to other survivors are minimised

2

Operate lifesaving and survival equipment

2.1

Location and accessibility of lifesaving and survival equipment is established

2.2

Survival craft is launched in a timely and effective manner

2.3

Survival equipment is operated according to instructions and accepted survival practice

2.4

Survival radio equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory protocols

2.5

Lifejacket and other lifesaving clothing are correctly used according to instructions

3

Abandon vessel safely

3.1

Need to abandon vessel is established according to safety management system (SMS) or plan

3.2

Survival craft is launched according to instructions

3.3

Survival craft is checked to ensure it is safe to board

3.4

Survival craft is boarded observing safety of other survivors

3.5

Survival craft is released from abandoned vessel

3.6

Exposure cover is deployed on survival craft according to accepted survival practice and manufacturer instructions

4

Apply survival techniques

4.1

Survival craft is checked for seaworthiness

4.2

Sea anchors and drogues are deployed according to accepted nautical practice

4.3

Occupants are checked for signs of hypothermia or other injuries and first aid is applied as required

4.4

Water and food is rationed

4.5

Lookout for vessels and aircraft in vicinity is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting

4.6

Instructions given by rescue personnel are followed to safely access rescue craft

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

Survival equipment includes one or more of the following:

EPIRBs

flares

immersion suit

life jackets

person overboard combination light and smoke float

search and rescue transponders (SARTs)

survival craft

Radio equipment includes one of the following:

HF

VHF

Survival craft includes one or more of the following:

inflatable life raft

life boat

life buoy

Rescue craft includes one of the following:

another vessel

helicopter

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
Nature of emergency is determined to minimise potential dangers and threats 
Muster and abandon vessel signals are responded to according to vessel safety procedures 
Survival equipment is organised to maximise chances of survival 
Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal 
Distress calls are made using radio equipment 
Others are assisted to maximise their chances of survival 
Prevailing circumstances and emergency conditions are used as the basis for timing and sequencing individual survival actions, and potential dangers and threats to other survivors are minimised 
Location and accessibility of lifesaving and survival equipment is established 
Survival craft is launched in a timely and effective manner 
Survival equipment is operated according to instructions and accepted survival practice 
Survival radio equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory protocols 
Lifejacket and other lifesaving clothing are correctly used according to instructions 
Need to abandon vessel is established according to safety management system (SMS) or plan 
Survival craft is launched according to instructions 
Survival craft is checked to ensure it is safe to board 
Survival craft is boarded observing safety of other survivors 
Survival craft is released from abandoned vessel 
Exposure cover is deployed on survival craft according to accepted survival practice and manufacturer instructions 
Survival craft is checked for seaworthiness 
Sea anchors and drogues are deployed according to accepted nautical practice 
Occupants are checked for signs of hypothermia or other injuries and first aid is applied as required 
Water and food is rationed 
Lookout for vessels and aircraft in vicinity is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting 
Instructions given by rescue personnel are followed to safely access rescue craft 

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