NTISthis.com

Evidence Guide: MARF3003A - Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

From the Wiki University

 

MARF3003A - Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Apply emergency procedures

  1. Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures
  2. On becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation, organisational procedures for initial action are conformed with
  3. Emergency and distress alerting systems are activated according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  4. False distress alerts are avoided and appropriate action is taken in the event of accidental activation of a distress alert according to organisational procedures
  5. Orders are acknowledged and followed
  6. Allocated duties for emergency situations are performed according to organisational procedures
  7. Communications are maintained with others to facilitate the emergency response process
Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation, organisational procedures for initial action are conformed with

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency and distress alerting systems are activated according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

False distress alerts are avoided and appropriate action is taken in the event of accidental activation of a distress alert according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orders are acknowledged and followed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allocated duties for emergency situations are performed according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communications are maintained with others to facilitate the emergency response process

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems

  1. Emergency and distress alerting systems maintenance requirements are specified and managed
  2. Systems maintenance is audited for compliance
  3. Systems are assessed for useability and accessibility, and are reported according to organisational procedures
  4. Procedures are followed to correct systems defects and deficiencies
Emergency and distress alerting systems maintenance requirements are specified and managed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Systems maintenance is audited for compliance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Systems are assessed for useability and accessibility, and are reported according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procedures are followed to correct systems defects and deficiencies

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report and record emergency and distress alerting systems faults

  1. Schedule for verifying and reporting faults is developed and implemented
  2. Details and nature of faults are recorded and where possible rectified according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  3. Reports on faults are provided and contain recommendations for improvements according to organisational procedures
  4. Frequency of occurrence of faults is monitored and reported according to organisational procedures
Schedule for verifying and reporting faults is developed and implemented

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Details and nature of faults are recorded and where possible rectified according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reports on faults are provided and contain recommendations for improvements according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency of occurrence of faults is monitored and reported according to organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:
Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

communicating clearly and concisely in an emergency or abnormal situation.

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 operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures can be conducted or simulated

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 operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures in actual or simulated emergency situations

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills:

Identify, isolate and report faulty or non-operational emergency and distress alerting systems

Read and follow emergency procedures in real or simulated emergency situations

Read and interpret basic instructions and standard operating procedures for emergency and distress alerting systems

Recognise routine problems that may occur when operating emergency and distress alerting systems

Select and use emergency and distress alerting systems

Required Knowledge:

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

Duties and responsibilities of shipboard personnel during emergencies

Emergency duties and alarm signals

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

Identification of pyrotechnic expiry dates

Procedures for:

activating maritime emergency alarms

emergency response on board a vessel

testing EPIRBs and SARTs

Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and related regulations

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

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

Range Statement

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.

Emergencies may include:

Any situation leading to abandonment of a vessel

Responding to distress alerts from other vessels

Emergency and distress alerting systems

Internal public address system

Pyrotechnic distress signals

SARTs

Satellite EPIRBs

Ships whistle

Systems defects and deficiencies may include:

EPIRB function test failure

Out-of-date pyrotechnics distress signals

SART not operating