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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply emergency procedures

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

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

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures where applicable

Relevant OHampS legislation and policies applicable to the use of emergency equipment

SOLAS Convention and related regulations

Duties and responsibilities of shipboard personnel during emergencies

Procedures for emergency response on board a commercial vessel

Incidents that may result in an emergency on board vessel and the appropriate response in each case

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

Precautions to maintain the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems

The meaning of various maritime emergency alarms the guidelines and procedures for their activation and signals and the action to be taken when they are activated

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

Maritime communication techniques

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Use basic verbal and other communication skills required when operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures

Select and use appropriate internal and external communications equipment in real or simulated emergency situations

Read interpret and apply basic instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to operating emergency equipment

Read interpret and follow emergency procedures in real or simulated emergency situations

Work safely and collaboratively with others when operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures

Modify activities dependent on differing vessel contingencies risk situations and environments

Recognise routine problems that may occur when operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures and take appropriate action

Adapt to differences in vessels equipment and standard operating procedures

Select and safely use emergency equipment as per operating instructions including pyrotechnic distress signals satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons EPIRBs and search and rescue transponders SARTs

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

Store emergency equipment after use as per standard operating procedures

Evidence Required

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TDMMF2307B OPERATE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND APPLY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Recognise emergency or abnormal situations

b

Take appropriate initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation

c

Operate emergency equipment

d

Maintain the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems

e

Communicate clearly concisely and effectively with others during an emergency on board vessel

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

responding to a real or simulated emergency situation

taking appropriate initial action on becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation

applying safety precautions relevant to emergency procedures

maintaining the integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant maritime regulations

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

established emergency procedures

vessels safety management procedures

relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the operation and use of emergency equipment including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor act upon an emergency or abnormal situation on board vessel

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others

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TDMMF2307B OPERATE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND APPLY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to respond to emergencies on board a vessel andor

b

participate in emergency response drills on board an operational commercial or training vessel


Range Statement

TDMMF2307B OPERATE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND APPLY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

SCOPE

1. GENERAL CONTEXT

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

in compliance with the maritime regulations

b.

Work is performed:

1

within defined emergency procedures with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

the application of basic emergency procedures and the use of emergency equipment on board a vessel. Taking of immediate action in accordance with company procedures and limits of responsibility is required

d.

Work requires:

1

some judgement in recognising and confirming the nature and extent of the emergency and taking appropriate initial action within the established limits of responsibility

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT

a

Vessel may include:

1

any Australian or international commercial vessel

b

Potential emergencies may occur:

1

by day or night

2

under any possible conditions of weather and loading

3

while underway

4

during berthing and unberthing operations

5

while anchoring or mooring

c

Emergencies may include:

1

collision with another vessel

2

explosion on board vessel

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SCOPE

c

Emergencies may include:

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3

fire on board vessel

4

impairment of integrity of hull and ingress of water

5

loss of steering control

6

loss of motive power

7

foundering

8

grounding

9

person overboard

10

rescue and evacuation of injured personnel

d

Emergency and distress alerting systems may include:

1

pyrotechnic distress signals

2

GMDSS survival craft VHF radios

3

satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)

4

search and rescue transponders (SARTs)

5

whistles

e

Documentation and records may include:

1

relevant maritime regulations dealing with emergency equipment and procedures

2

SOLAS regulations

3

AMSA publication Survival at Sea - a Training and Instruction Manual

4

instructions from official search and rescue authorities

5

vessel's procedures for emergency response

6

vessel's safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions (where applicable)

7

manufacturer's instructions for the use of emergency and distress alerting systems

8

instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to survival at sea

9

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

10

relevant Australian and international standards

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SCOPE

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of the IMO STCW 95 Code, the Australian USL Code and/or AMSA Marine Orders (dependent on the type of vessel and the role of the person concerned)

2

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention

3

relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation