Unit of competency Outline

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Assist in an emergency response

Assist in an emergency response

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF033
State Code
OCH66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/04/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assist in responding to an emergency or incident and to apply control procedures on a vessel.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:Able Seafarer - Engine/DeckIntegrated Rating.It involves responding to an emergency individually, or as a member of an emergency response team.Licensing/Regulatory InformationLegislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as an Able Seafarer - Engine/Deck or Integrated Rating and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).Those regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Raise alarms
  • 1.1 Emergency or incident is correctly identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Emergency response plan is accessed, reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel and/or emergency response team members
  • 1.3 Duties allocated to minimise risk are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Distress signals are activated according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Act in an emergency
  • 2.1 Immediate action required is identified and taken according to emergency procedures
  • 2.2 Safety and security procedures are complied with in all actions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to requirements of the situation, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), and emergency procedures
  • 2.4 Emergency equipment is selected and used appropriate to the emergency or incident in accordance with emergency procedures
  • 2.5 Orders are acknowledged and followed
  • 2.6 Allocated duties for emergency situations are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Communications are maintained with others to facilitate emergency response process
3 Assist others in distress
  • 3.1 Distress signals from others are recognised and acknowledged
  • 3.2 Nature of assistance required is established
  • 3.3 Capability to safely assist or relay emergency is determined taking into account own safety and physical proximity to emergency or incident
  • 3.4 Appropriate response to emergency or incident is prepared for and implemented
  • 3.5 Communications are maintained with others to facilitate emergency response process
4 Monitor environment and incident
  • 4.1 Factors that may create or increase risk of injury or damage are constantly assessed and reported to the Master
  • 4.2 Measures taken to relieve an emergency situation are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness
  • 4.3 Changes in conditions and behaviour are identified and reported
5 Assist with recovery from emergency or incident
  • 5.1 Evidence relating to cause of emergency or incident is preserved and recorded
  • 5.2 Appropriate assistance is provided according to emergency procedures
  • 5.3 Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably possible
  • 5.4 Debriefings are attended and participated in as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK80 MARF018 Assist in an emergency response Unit of competency