Required Skills

Apply procedures of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue IANSAR Manual

Establish radio communications and follow correct communication procedures at all stages of the search and rescue operations

Identify and solve problems that may arise during search and rescue operations report problems and issues and take appropriate action based on available information

Modify activities dependent on differing vessel contingencies risk situations and environments

Monitor and anticipate hazards and risks that may arise during search and rescue operations and take appropriate action

Plan for coordinating search and rescue operations according to international guidelines and standards

Take appropriate initiative for search and rescue operations

Use relevant publications charts meteorological data particulars of vessels involved radio communication equipment and other available facilities

Required Knowledge

Chain of command and organisational requirements used in search and rescue operations

IANSAR Manual

Maritime communication techniques applicable to search and rescue operations

Principals involved in determining the duration and scope of a search

Responsibilities when participating in search and rescue operations

Search and rescue techniques and procedures

Sequence of actions to be taken after sighting or receiving a distress signal or call for assistance

Types of distress and emergency signals and types of response required in each case

Types of search patterns and their application

Typical search and rescue problems and appropriate action and solutions

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and 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

effectively liaising with internal and external authoritiesagencies

providing high quality reports

attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

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 coordinating search and rescue operations 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 coordinating search and rescue operations

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

Type of emergency may include:

Information may include:

Resources may include:

Limits of the vessel and the environment may include:

External authorities/agencies may include:

Reports may include: