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

MARF5003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Respond to emergencies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARF5003A - Respond to emergencies
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to deal with maritime emergencies and incidents.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to maritime workers working in the maritime industry as a Watchkeeper Deck; as a Master, Chief Mate or Watchkeeper Deck on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (GT) in any operating area; or as Master or Chief Mate of vessels less than 3000 GT operating in near coastal waters.
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: Raise alarms
  • Urgency of situation and nature of emergency is identified promptly
  • Relevant alarms are activated
  • Distress signals are used to indicate need for assistance, if required
       
Element: Control onboard emergency
  • Initial actions on becoming aware of emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans and are appropriate to urgency of situation and nature of emergency
  • Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately
  • Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect persons on board
  • Communications are established with others to facilitate emergency response process
  • Injured persons are provided with assistance
  • Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on emergency response process
  • Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required
  • Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Respond to a distress signal at sea
  • Distress signals from others are recognised immediately
  • Nature of assistance required is identified
  • Capability to safely assist or relay emergency is determined taking into account own safety and physical proximity to emergency
  • Appropriate response to emergency is prepared for and implemented according to contingency plans and instructions in standing orders
  • Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel
       


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:

promptly identify type and scale of emergency

awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings

working as part of a team.

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 marine operations site where responding to emergencies 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 responding to emergencies

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS 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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required Skills:

Apply first aid

Correctly using lifesaving appliances

If appropriate, manoeuvre vessel, according to contingency plans

Immediately recognise a distress or emergency signal

Implement contingency plans and instructions in standing orders when responding to a distress signal at sea

Promptly identify type and scale of emergency

Required Knowledge:

Common emergency actions

Contents of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual

Initial action to be taken following a collision or grounding

Initial damage assessment and control

Precautions for protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations

Procedures to be followed for:

rescuing persons from the sea

assisting a vessel in distress

responding to emergencies that arise in port

Range of lifesaving appliances

Types of maritime emergency incidents and situations

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and 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.

Nature of emergency may include:

Anchoring

Assisting a vessel in distress

Collision

Contaminated fuel

Emergencies which arise in port

Engine breakdown or malfunction

Fire

Flooding

Grounding

Hypothermia

Incidents

Injuries/illness

Lack of fuel

Lost

Person overboard

Rescuing persons from sea

Sinking

Swamping

Relevant alarms may include:

Abandon ship signals

Fire and lifeboat muster alarms

Mayday broadcast

Distress signals may include:

Emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB)

Flags

Hand signals

International Code Signal of Distress

Light signals

Pyrotechnic distress signals

Radio

Reflective mirror

V-sheet

Initial actions may include:

Damage assessment and control

Manoeuvring vessel

Others may include:

Aircraft

Other vessels

Search and rescue authorities

Nature of assistance may include:

Assisting a ship in distress

Rescuing persons from sea

Responding to emergencies occurring in port

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
Urgency of situation and nature of emergency is identified promptly 
Relevant alarms are activated 
Distress signals are used to indicate need for assistance, if required 
Initial actions on becoming aware of emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans and are appropriate to urgency of situation and nature of emergency 
Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately 
Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect persons on board 
Communications are established with others to facilitate emergency response process 
Injured persons are provided with assistance 
Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on emergency response process 
Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required 
Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel 
Distress signals from others are recognised immediately 
Nature of assistance required is identified 
Capability to safely assist or relay emergency is determined taking into account own safety and physical proximity to emergency 
Appropriate response to emergency is prepared for and implemented according to contingency plans and instructions in standing orders 
Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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