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 | Manage fire prevention activities | 1.1 | Hazards including dangerous goods on board a vessel are identified and appropriate action is implemented as determined by industry standard documentation |
1.2 | Legislative requirements and current industry standards relating to the maintenance and operation of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems on board are met and complied with |
1.3 | Inductions or other educational activities are organised to ensure awareness of causal factors of on-board fires, prevention methods and standard operating procedures when fire alarms are activated |
2 | Plan for fire emergencies | 2.1 | Vessel fire control plan is consulted to review and develop appropriate response to any fire |
2.2 | Contingencies are anticipated, planned for and practised |
2.3 | Evacuations are prepared for and practised according to regulatory requirements |
2.4 | Roles/functions of command and firefighting team members, as related to fire prevention and suppression, are established and reviewed according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
2.5 | Firefighting training exercises are developed and implemented according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
2.6 | Training exercises are prepared, practised and debriefed according to regulatory and organisational requirements, to ensure readiness for any fire emergency |
3 | Coordinate tactical firefighting activities in response to a fire emergency | 3.1 | Gathering of full and accurate information on the nature and extent of the fire by the command team is overseen |
3.2 | Order of priority and sequence of actions appropriate to the requirements of the incident is determined and communicated to the responding crew clearly and accurately |
3.3 | Evacuation of personnel, if appropriate, is conducted according to regulatory requirements |
3.4 | Search and rescue operations are conducted using established marine firefighting best practice |
3.5 | Controlled ventilation techniques are correctly applied during fire suppression and rescue operations |
3.6 | Treatment of injured personnel is timely and according to current best casualty management practice |
3.7 | Operational tactics are monitored for their effectiveness and adjusted when required to ensure best outcomes |
3.8 | Operational tactics are monitored to ensure vessel stability and integrity is maintained |
3.9 | All shore-side involvement in an on-board fire emergency is coordinated and monitored effectively |
4 | Manage post fire activities | 4.1 | Fire watch is coordinated to prevent re-ignition |
4.2 | Fire affected area is secured prior to investigation according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
4.3 | Equipment is restored to operational condition where applicable |
4.4 | Cause of the fire is investigated and determined according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
4.5 | Incident reports are completed according to regulatory and organisational requirements |
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:
communicating effectively with crew and passengers during fire emergencies
determining the type and extent of the fire and initiating appropriate, timely, actions
ensuring order of priority, timing and sequence of actions are appropriate to the overall requirements of the incident and minimise damage and potential damage to the vessel, injuries to personnel, and impairment of the operational effectiveness of the vessel
evaluating effectiveness of firefighting activities and tactics during fire emergencies
initiating appropriate action and providing solutions to problems with firefighting equipment and operations during fire emergencies
liaising with shore-based emergency organisations during fire emergencies
managing fire prevention and suppression activities on a vessel
managing on-board firefighting training for shipboard firefighting teams
managing shipboard firefighting teams and their tactical activities during fire emergencies
managing the maintenance of firefighting equipment and systems
providing leadership to shipboard personnel and passengers during fire emergencies
recognising and interpreting fire alarms and initiating appropriate response
safeguarding personal safety during fire control activities at all times
taking actions to control fires based on a full and accurate assessment of the incident, using all available sources of information
transmitting information promptly, accurately, completely and clearly.
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:
assessment of cause of incidents involving fire
chemistry of fire and its relationship to combustible materials typically found on vessels
communication and coordination during firefighting operations
composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties
control of fuel and electrical systems
different classes of fire and the most appropriate extinguishing agents, application equipment and methods of extinguishment for each
fire-detection systems: fixed fire-extinguishing systems; portable and mobile fire-extinguishing systems, including appliances, pumps and rescue, salvage, life-support, personal protective and communication equipment
fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials (paints etc.)
firefighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command
firefighting process hazards (dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake fires etc.)
firefighting involving dangerous goods
implications of shipboard firefighting management in port and the procedures that must be followed to comply with port and state regulations
importance of maintenance of fire detection and firefighting equipment on board vessels
life and health risks associated with fires on vessels
management and control of injured persons
maritime communication techniques applicable to the management of fire prevention and firefighting activities on board a vessel
methods for checking and replacing consumable materials in fire detection, fire-fighting equipment and systems on board vessels
preparation of contingency plans
principle of operation of fixed fire suppression systems
principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment
problems likely to be encountered during the management of a shipboard fire and related tactics and solutions that can be applied
procedure for safe activation of fixed firefighting systems
procedures for coordination of shore-based firefighters
relevant regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures relating to the maintenance of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems on board vessels
requirements for on-board firefighting training
requirements for statutory and classification surveys
safety data sheets/material safety data sheets relevant to the various products and substances carried on vessels
strategies and tactics for control of fires in various parts of the vessel
strategies for rapid briefing of shore-based emergency organisations using the vessel fire control plan
types of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems used on vessels, their features, principles of operation, the procedures for their use and remediating problems that can occur during use
typical actions of passengers in a shipboard fire
use of water for fire extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
ventilation control, including smoke extraction
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices.
Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.
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.
Resources for assessment must include access to:
tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.