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PUASES009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake inland floodboat operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES009 - Undertake inland floodboat operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to act as a member of a crew of a floodboat on inland waterways in low risk water environments, including in times of flood. Floodboat operations may be conducted in urban or rural environments but does not include offshore operations. Floodboat operators are expected to act as either the operator of the boat or as a member of the crew. A minimum of two operators is required on a floodboat, one person will be in charge of the floodboat. Requirements for the operation of the floodboat and crew tasks will be determined by the nature of the incident and/or operation, legislative requirements, emergency management plans, organisational policies and procedures and incident context. Typical operations may include evacuations, transport, searches, rescues and resupply operations. The unit applies to emergency services personnel, marine operators and waterways management organisations, and marine rescue organisations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field SES Sector
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: Operate floodboat
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Vessel is launched safely, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Pre-start checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Start up procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • Vessel is correctly boarded, loaded and trimmed for safety
  • Vessel is operated applying appropriate techniques
  • Emergency drills are conducted, as required
  • Lookout procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Prepare for floodboat operation
  • Operational and task information is obtained
       
Element: Operational and task information is used to determine response and equipment requirements
       
Element: Equipment is checked for serviceability and is stowed for road transportation to prevent loss or damage
       
Element: Pre-launch checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and worn, as appropriate
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Vessel is launched safely, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Pre-start checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Start up procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Vessel is correctly boarded, loaded and trimmed for safety
       
Element: Vessel is operated applying appropriate techniques
       
Element: Emergency drills are conducted, as required
       
Element: Lookout procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Undertake floodboat tasks
  • Floodboat search procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
       
Element: Cargo is transported safely and efficiently
       
Element: People or objects in the water are recovered safely and efficiently
       
Element: Bodies are recovered using appropriate equipment and tools, in accordance with organisational procedures, to meet coronial requirements
       
Element: Recover and restore floodboat
       
Element: Vessel and associated equipment are stored, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel
       
Element: Debriefing requirements are contributed to, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

emergency drills must include

abandon ship

break down

capsize

distress

emergency stop

fire

manoeuvring without motor

person overboard

towing

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
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Vessel is launched safely, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Pre-start checks are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Start up procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
Vessel is correctly boarded, loaded and trimmed for safety 
Vessel is operated applying appropriate techniques 
Emergency drills are conducted, as required 
Lookout procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Operational and task information is obtained 
 
 
 
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Floodboat search procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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