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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply emergency procedures
   • Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures
   • On becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation, organisational procedures for initial action are conformed with
   • Emergency and distress alerting systems are activated according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
   • False distress alerts are avoided and appropriate action is taken in the event of accidental activation of a distress alert according to organisational procedures
   • Orders are acknowledged and followed
   • Allocated duties for emergency situations are performed according to organisational procedures
   • Communications are maintained with others to facilitate the emergency response process
2. Maintain integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems
   • Emergency and distress alerting systems maintenance requirements are specified and managed
   • Systems maintenance is audited for compliance
   • Systems are assessed for useability and accessibility, and are reported according to organisational procedures
   • Procedures are followed to correct systems defects and deficiencies
3. Report and record emergency and distress alerting systems faults
   • Schedule for verifying and reporting faults is developed and implemented
   • Details and nature of faults are recorded and where possible rectified according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
   • Reports on faults are provided and contain recommendations for improvements according to organisational procedures
   • Frequency of occurrence of faults is monitored and reported according to organisational procedures

Required Skills

Required Skills

Identify isolate and report faulty or nonoperational emergency and distress alerting systems

Read and follow emergency procedures in real or simulated emergency situations

Read and interpret basic instructions and standard operating procedures for emergency and distress alerting systems

Recognise routine problems that may occur when operating emergency and distress alerting systems

Select and use emergency and distress alerting systems

Required Knowledge

Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations dealing with emergency equipment and procedures

Duties and responsibilities of shipboard personnel during emergencies

Emergency duties and alarm signals

Functions and purpose of pyrotechnic distress signals satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons EPIRBs and search and rescue transponders SARTs

Identification of pyrotechnic expiry dates

Procedures for activating maritime emergency alarms emergency response on board a vessel testing EPIRBs and SARTs

Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS Convention and related regulations

Techniques for avoiding false distress alerts and action to be taken in the event of accidental activation

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria the required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include communicating clearly and concisely in an emergency or abnormal situation
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include access to industryapproved marine operations site where operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures can be conducted or simulated tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments access is required to relevant and appropriate materials and equipment applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment	Practical assessment must occur in an appropriately simulated workplace environment andor appropriate range of situations in the workplace A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit direct observation of the candidate operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures in actual or simulated emergency situations direct observation of the candidate applying Relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Emergencies may include:	Any situation leading to abandonment of a vessel Responding to distress alerts from other vessels
Emergency and distress alerting systems	Internal public address system Pyrotechnic distress signals SARTs Satellite EPIRBs Ships whistle
Systems defects and deficiencies may include:	EPIRB function test failure Out-of-date pyrotechnics distress signals SART not operating

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