Elements and Performance Criteria

General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations.
Responses to emergency situations follow a prescribed range of emergency procedures either individually or in a team environment with some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Responses involve the use of known and defined emergency systems and procedures across a variety of emergency contexts.
Worksite environment
Vessel may include any Australian or international commercial vessel.
Potential emergencies may occur:
by day or night
under any possible conditions of weather and loading
while underway
during berthing and unberthing operations
while anchoring or mooring
when bunkering
during cargo handling operations.
Emergencies may include:
collision with another vessel
explosion on board vessel
fire on board vessel
impairment of integrity of hull and ingress of water
loss of steering control
loss of motive power
foundering
grounding
beaching a vessel
person overboard
rescue and evacuation of injured personnel.
Damage control measures in a flooding emergency may include:
use of softwood wedges and plugs to reduce water ingress
erection and application of vertical shoring
construction and fitting of a leak-stopping mat
temporary repair of a ruptured pressurised pipe
operation of a portable salvage pump.
Damage control measures in a fire or explosion emergency may include:
use of appropriate fire fighting equipment and techniques such as various types of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire hoses and nozzles, and foam applicators
activation of fixed fire fighting sprinklers and systems
removal of fuel or heat source
boundary cooling techniques.
Survival equipment may include:
life jackets
exposure and immersion suits
survival craft.
Sources of information / documents
Documentation/records may include:
relevant maritime regulations
SOLAS Convention
vessel's emergency response procedures
emergency procedures
vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures for damage control measures
instructions of relevant Maritime Authorities.
Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
IMO STCW 95 Code and Convention
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
relevant international, Australian and State/Territory OH&S legislation.
General context
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations.
Responses to emergency situations follow a prescribed range of emergency procedures either individually or in a team environment with some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Responses involve the use of known and defined emergency systems and procedures across a variety of emergency contexts.
Worksite environment
Vessel may include any Australian or international commercial vessel.
Potential emergencies may occur:
by day or night
under any possible conditions of weather and loading
while underway
during berthing and unberthing operations
while anchoring or mooring
when bunkering
during cargo handling operations.
Emergencies may include:
collision with another vessel
explosion on board vessel
fire on board vessel
impairment of integrity of hull and ingress of water
loss of steering control
loss of motive power
foundering
grounding
beaching a vessel
person overboard
rescue and evacuation of injured personnel.
Damage control measures in a flooding emergency may include:
use of softwood wedges and plugs to reduce water ingress
erection and application of vertical shoring
construction and fitting of a leak-stopping mat
temporary repair of a ruptured pressurised pipe
operation of a portable salvage pump.
Damage control measures in a fire or explosion emergency may include:
use of appropriate fire fighting equipment and techniques such as various types of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire hoses and nozzles, and foam applicators
activation of fixed fire fighting sprinklers and systems
removal of fuel or heat source
boundary cooling techniques.
Survival equipment may include:
life jackets
exposure and immersion suits
survival craft.
Sources of information / documents
Documentation/records may include:
relevant maritime regulations
SOLAS Convention
vessel's emergency response procedures
emergency procedures
vessel manufacturer's instructions and recommended procedures for damage control measures
instructions of relevant Maritime Authorities.
Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
IMO STCW 95 Code and Convention
relevant sections of the Australian USL Code
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
relevant international, Australian and State/Territory OH&S legislation.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Take appropriate action in the event of discovering a shipboard emergency
Follow vessel's contingency plans for emergency response
Follow procedures for the use of various life-saving appliances
Implement damage control following a shipboard emergency in accordance with instructions
Identify typical problems that may occur during a shipboard emergency and take appropriate action
Communicate effectively with others during shipboard emergencies
Participate in drills to prepare shipboard personnel to implement emergency response.
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role of any seafarer. (It is a mandatory requirement for all seagoing personnel).
Required knowledge and skills
Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations
Relevant OH&S legislation and policies
Navigational emergencies for vessels and appropriate action and solutions
Indications of various types of emergency situations and the action to be followed when various types of actual or potential emergency situations are identified
Emergency alarm signals and systems in use on vessels and procedures to be followed when an emergency alarm is raised
Escape routes and internal and external communications systems and alarms on board a vessel
General principles of damage control and the manner in which watertight integrity of hull is maintained on a vessel, including the importance of preparation, control and repair
Ways of controlling damage during a flooding emergency, including the use of various shipboard items that can be used for damage control purposes such as mattresses, canvas and clothing
Maritime communication techniques used during navigational emergencies.
Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to either:
participate in a range of role plays, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to respond to emergency situations onboard a commercial vessel, and/or
follow emergency response plans and procedures during real and simulated emergency situations on board an operational commercial vessel.
Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
taking initial action during real and simulated emergency situation
implementing emergency during a real and simulated emergency situations
identifying and evaluating problems that may occur during a shipboard emergency and determining appropriate courses of action
applying safety and life-saving precautions and procedures during emergency situations on board vessel
participating in drills aimed at preparing shipboard personnel to implement emergency response plans.
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
relevant maritime regulations
OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
relevant procedures and regulations relating to shipboard emergencies and damage control
shipboard safety procedures
environmental protection during emergencies.
Action taken promptly to report and/or rectify shipboard emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.
Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
Take appropriate action in the event of discovering a shipboard emergency
Follow vessel's contingency plans for emergency response
Follow procedures for the use of various life-saving appliances
Implement damage control following a shipboard emergency in accordance with instructions
Identify typical problems that may occur during a shipboard emergency and take appropriate action
Communicate effectively with others during shipboard emergencies
Participate in drills to prepare shipboard personnel to implement emergency response.
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit of competency may be assessed in conjunction with other units that form part of a job role of any seafarer. (It is a mandatory requirement for all seagoing personnel).
Required knowledge and skills
Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations
Relevant OH&S legislation and policies
Navigational emergencies for vessels and appropriate action and solutions
Indications of various types of emergency situations and the action to be followed when various types of actual or potential emergency situations are identified
Emergency alarm signals and systems in use on vessels and procedures to be followed when an emergency alarm is raised
Escape routes and internal and external communications systems and alarms on board a vessel
General principles of damage control and the manner in which watertight integrity of hull is maintained on a vessel, including the importance of preparation, control and repair
Ways of controlling damage during a flooding emergency, including the use of various shipboard items that can be used for damage control purposes such as mattresses, canvas and clothing
Maritime communication techniques used during navigational emergencies.
Resource implications
Access is required to opportunities to either:
participate in a range of role plays, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to respond to emergency situations onboard a commercial vessel, and/or
follow emergency response plans and procedures during real and simulated emergency situations on board an operational commercial vessel.
Consistency in performance
Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
taking initial action during real and simulated emergency situation
implementing emergency during a real and simulated emergency situations
identifying and evaluating problems that may occur during a shipboard emergency and determining appropriate courses of action
applying safety and life-saving precautions and procedures during emergency situations on board vessel
participating in drills aimed at preparing shipboard personnel to implement emergency response plans.
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
relevant maritime regulations
OHS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures
relevant procedures and regulations relating to shipboard emergencies and damage control
shipboard safety procedures
environmental protection during emergencies.
Action taken promptly to report and/or rectify shipboard emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail.
Context for assessment
Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations.
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:
at the registered training organisation, and/or
on an appropriate working or training vessel.