OPERATE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFESAVING APPLIANCES

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

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
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TDMMF1907B, 'OPERATE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFESAVING APPLIANCES'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'OPERATE SURVIVAL CRAFT AND OTHER LIFESAVING APPLIANCES' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Launch and operate survival craft and rescue boats

a

Preparations for the launch of survival craft or rescue boat are as per vessel's procedures and manufacturer's directions

b

An appropriate launch strategy is adopted following an assessment of weather and sea conditions and the nature of the emergency situation

c

Launching equipment is operated as per instructions and accepted practice

d

Survival craft is launched smoothly as per instructions and regulations

e

Pre-start checks are made on the engine of the survival craft

f

The survival craft engine is started using the sequence of actions provided in vessel's procedures and manufacturer's instructions

g

Orders are given for survivors to board the survival craft using appropriate means

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Launch and operate survival craft and rescue boats

(continued)

h

The survival craft is cleared of the vessel and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and accepted nautical practice

i

Appropriate handling strategies are applied to manoeuvre the survival craft in rough weather and sea conditions

j

Sea anchors and drogues are deployed as per accepted nautical practice

k

Survivors displaying signs of hypothermia or other distress are identified and treated in accordance with accepted survival medical practice

l

Exposure cover is deployed on an open lifeboat in accordance with accepted survival practice and manufacturer's instructions

m

Strategies are adopted and implemented to counter threats to survival following the abandonment of a vessel in accordance with accepted survival practice

n

Food and water is rationed to survivors in accordance with accepted survival practice

2

Operate lifesaving and survival equipment

a

Location and accessibility of all lifesaving and survival equipment is established

b

Survival equipment is checked and operated in accordance with instructions and accepted survival practice

c

Survival radio equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and regulatory protocols

d

Immersion suit, various thermal protective aids, life-jacket and other lifesaving clothing are correctly donned and used in accordance with instructions

e

Faulty lifesaving equipment is identified and reported to enable prompt repair and/or replacement

3

Recoversurvival craft

a

Persons are disembarked from the survival craft in accordance with vessel's procedures

b

The survival craft is recovered using the sequence of actions provided in vessel's procedures and manufacturer's instructions

c

Survival craft is checked for signs of damage

d

Identified damage or faulty equipment on the survival craft is reported in accordance with vessel's procedures

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

4

Participate in abandon vessel drills

a

Participation in organisation and conduct of abandon vessel musters and drills is consistent with regulatory requirements and company procedures

b

Instruction is provided to others, when required, on the correct use of lifesaving equipment and procedures to be followed in the event of the order to abandon vessel

c

Documentation on the checking and replenishment of consumable materials used in lifesaving, fire detection, firefighting and other safety system is completed in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements


Qualifications and Skillsets

TDMMF1907B appears in the following qualifications:

  • TDM60207 - ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - CLASS 1)
  • TDM60307 - ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - CLASS 2)
  • TDM50307 - DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - DECK WATCHKEEPER)
  • TDM30307 - CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - INTEGRATED RATING)
  • TDM60407 - ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER UNLIMITED)
  • TDM50407 - DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARINE ENGINEERING - ENGINEER CLASS 3)
  • TDM50207 - DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARINE ENGINEERING - ENGINEER WATCHKEEPER)
  • TDM50507 - DIPLOMA OF TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 3)