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Respond to emergencies

Respond to emergencies

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF014
State Code
WH842
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to deal with maritime emergencies and incidents.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.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Raise alarms
  • 1.1 Urgency of situation and nature of emergency is identified promptly
  • 1.2 Relevant alarms are activated
  • 1.3 Distress signals are used to indicate need for assistance, if required
2 Control onboard emergency
  • 2.1 Initial actions on becoming aware of emergency are undertaken according to contingency plans and are appropriate to urgency of situation and nature of emergency
  • 2.2 Onboard personnel are given information and instructions clearly and accurately
  • 2.3 Procedures are implemented to combat emergency and to protect persons on board
  • 2.4 Communications are established with others to facilitate emergency response process
  • 2.5 Injured persons are provided with assistance
  • 2.6 Contact is maintained with others at all times to keep them briefed on emergency response process
  • 2.7 Preparation for abandoning vessel is undertaken, if required
  • 2.8 Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel
3 Respond to a distress signal at sea
  • 3.1 Distress signals from others are recognised immediately
  • 3.2 Nature of assistance required is identified
  • 3.3 Capability to safely assist or relay emergency is determined taking into account own safety and physical proximity to emergency
  • 3.4 Appropriate response to emergency is prepared for and implemented according to contingency plans and instructions in standing orders
  • 3.5 Cessation of emergency is communicated to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG423 MARF5003A Respond to emergencies Unit of competency