Required Skills

Communicate effectively with crew and passengers during fire emergencies

Determine the type and extent of the fire and initiate appropriate timely actions

Evaluate effectiveness of firefighting activities and tactics during a fire emergency

Initiate appropriate action and provide solutions to problems with firefighting equipment and operations during a fire emergency

Liaise with shorebased emergency organisations during a fire emergency

Manage fire prevention and suppression activities on a vessel

Manage onboard firefighting training for shipboard firefighting teams

Manage shipboard firefighting teams and their tactical activities during a fire emergency

Manage the maintenance of firefighting equipment and systems

Provide leadership to shipboard personnel and passengers during a fire emergency

Recognise and interpret fire alarms and initiate appropriate response

Required Knowledge

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

Firedetection systems fixed fireextinguishing systems portable and mobile fireextinguishing systems including appliances pumps and rescue salvage lifesupport 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 firefighting 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 shorebased 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 onboard firefighting training

Requirements for statutory and classification surveys

Safety data sheetsmaterial 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 shorebased 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 WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and safe work practices

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

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

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

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 site where managing teams fighting and extinguishing fires in a simulated environment using live fire and smoke can be conducted

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 managing firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and safe 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

Hazards must include:

Fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems may include:

Fire control plan must include:

Contingencies may include:

Restored must include: