Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MARF4001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARF4001A - Manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage firefighting and fire prevention activities on board a vessel.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to deck and engine officers who are required by Marine Order 3 to be in charge of firefighting activities on board a vessel.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Manage fire prevention activities
  • Hazards including dangerous goods on board a vessel are identified and appropriate action is implemented as determined by industry standard documentation
  • 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
  • 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
       
Element: Plan for fire emergencies
  • Vessel fire control plan is consulted to review and develop appropriate response to any fire
  • Contingencies are anticipated, planned for and practised
  • Evacuations are prepared for and practised according to regulatory requirements
  • 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
  • Firefighting training exercises are developed and implemented according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Training exercises are prepared, practised and debriefed according to regulatory and organisational requirements, to ensure readiness for any fire emergency
       
Element: Coordinate tactical firefighting activities in response to a fire emergency
  • Gathering of full and accurate information on the nature and extent of the fire by the command team is overseen
  • 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
  • Evacuation of personnel, if appropriate, is conducted according to regulatory requirements
  • Search and rescue operations are conducted using established marine firefighting best practice
  • Controlled ventilation techniques are correctly applied during fire suppression and rescue operations
  • Treatment of injured personnel is timely and according to current best casualty management practice
  • Operational tactics are monitored for their effectiveness and adjusted when required to ensure best outcomes
  • Operational tactics are monitored to ensure vessel stability and integrity is maintained
  • All shore-side involvement in an on-board fire emergency is coordinated and monitored effectively
       
Element: Manage post-fire activities
  • Fire watch is coordinated to prevent re-ignition
  • Fire affected area is secured prior to investigation according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Equipment is restored to operational condition where applicable
  • Cause of the fire is investigated and determined according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Incident reports are completed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
       


Evidence Required

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.

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:

industry-approved 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 and/or 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 and/or

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 WHS/OHS 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 shore-based emergency organisations during a fire emergency

Manage fire prevention and suppression activities on a vessel

Manage on-board 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

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

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.

Hazards must include:

Contents of adjacent spaces

Dangerous goods

Electricity and wiring systems

Flammable or explosive atmospheres

Oxygen deficiency or enrichment

Physical obstructions

Poor visibility

Restricted access

Toxic liquids, solids, gases, vapours and dusts

Fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems may include:

Common on board suppression systems

Hoses and nozzles

Pumps

Rescue equipment

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Thermal and smoke detectors

Fire control plan must include:

Applications of the BC Code

Applications of the IMDG Code

Communication strategy

Contingency plans for fires involving hazardous materials

Evacuation plan

Handling and treatment of injured personnel

Hazard control strategies

Search and rescue operations

Strategies for liaison with shore-based agencies (such as environmental protection agencies, fire services, medical teams, port authorities)

Strategies for shipboard firefighting management in port

Tactical methods for fighting fires involving hazardous materials

Tactical plan of action

Contingencies may include:

Change in fire behaviour or extent

Equipment failure or unavailability

Unexpected personnel involvement

Restored must include:

After use, maintaining SCBA to industry standards

Cleaning

Recharging extinguishers according to Australian Standards

Re-stowing

Servicing

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Hazards including dangerous goods on board a vessel are identified and appropriate action is implemented as determined by industry standard documentation 
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 
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 
Vessel fire control plan is consulted to review and develop appropriate response to any fire 
Contingencies are anticipated, planned for and practised 
Evacuations are prepared for and practised according to regulatory requirements 
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 
Firefighting training exercises are developed and implemented according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Training exercises are prepared, practised and debriefed according to regulatory and organisational requirements, to ensure readiness for any fire emergency 
Gathering of full and accurate information on the nature and extent of the fire by the command team is overseen 
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 
Evacuation of personnel, if appropriate, is conducted according to regulatory requirements 
Search and rescue operations are conducted using established marine firefighting best practice 
Controlled ventilation techniques are correctly applied during fire suppression and rescue operations 
Treatment of injured personnel is timely and according to current best casualty management practice 
Operational tactics are monitored for their effectiveness and adjusted when required to ensure best outcomes 
Operational tactics are monitored to ensure vessel stability and integrity is maintained 
All shore-side involvement in an on-board fire emergency is coordinated and monitored effectively 
Fire watch is coordinated to prevent re-ignition 
Fire affected area is secured prior to investigation according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Equipment is restored to operational condition where applicable 
Cause of the fire is investigated and determined according to regulatory and organisational requirements 
Incident reports are completed according to regulatory and organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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