Survive at sea using survival craft

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MARF1006A, 'Survive at sea using survival craft'.
Google Links
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Books
Reference books for 'Survive at sea using survival craft' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Prepare to abandon vessel

1.1

Nature of emergency is determined to minimise potential dangers and threats

1.2

Muster and abandon vessel signals are responded to according to vessel safety procedures

1.3

Survival equipment is organised to maximise chances of survival

1.4

Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal

1.5

Distress calls are made using radio equipment

1.6

Others are assisted to maximise their chances of survival

1.7

Prevailing circumstances and emergency conditions are used as the basis for timing and sequencing individual survival actions, and potential dangers and threats to other survivors are minimised

2

Operate lifesaving and survival equipment

2.1

Location and accessibility of lifesaving and survival equipment is established

2.2

Survival craft is launched in a timely and effective manner

2.3

Survival equipment is operated according to instructions and accepted survival practice

2.4

Survival radio equipment is operated according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory protocols

2.5

Lifejacket and other lifesaving clothing are correctly used according to instructions

3

Abandon vessel safely

3.1

Need to abandon vessel is established according to safety management system (SMS) or plan

3.2

Survival craft is launched according to instructions

3.3

Survival craft is checked to ensure it is safe to board

3.4

Survival craft is boarded observing safety of other survivors

3.5

Survival craft is released from abandoned vessel

3.6

Exposure cover is deployed on survival craft according to accepted survival practice and manufacturer instructions

4

Apply survival techniques

4.1

Survival craft is checked for seaworthiness

4.2

Sea anchors and drogues are deployed according to accepted nautical practice

4.3

Occupants are checked for signs of hypothermia or other injuries and first aid is applied where necessary

4.4

Water and food is rationed

4.5

Lookout for vessels and aircraft in vicinity is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting

4.6

Instructions given by rescue personnel are followed to safely access rescue craft


Qualifications and Skillsets

MARF1006A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MAR40313 - Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres)
  • MAR30313 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Steam)
  • MAR30213 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2)
  • MAR10113 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand)
  • MAR40213 - Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1)
  • MAR30413 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres)
  • MAR20213 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3)

And the skillsets: