Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Fire hazards must cover:
Accommodation
Cargo areas
Engine rooms
Electrical distribution systems
Fuel handling systems
Galleys
Lack of maintenance
Laundry
Poor housekeeping
Smoking
Stores areas
Classes of fire include:
A Carbonaceous Solids
B Flammable Liquids
C Flammable Gases
D Combustible Metals
E Energised Electrical Equipment
F Cooking Oils and Fats
Firefighting equipment and systems must include:
Hoses
Fixed fitted detection and suppression systems
Foam applicators
International ship-to-shore connection
Nozzles
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers
Stretchers/ropes and lines
Protective clothing and equipment must include:
Head protection/helmet
Hand protection/gloves
Radiant heat protection/coat
Foot protection/ boots
Firefighter outfit as per current Fire Safety Systems Code (as applicable)
SCBA
Extinguishing media/agent must include:
Extinguishing powder
Foam
Gaseous extinguishing agents
Water
Firefighting activities must include:
Boundary control
Containing the spread of fire
Evacuation of casualties from heated smoke filled environments
Extinguishment
Overhaul/fire watch
Firefighting tactics must include:
Combination of attack
Cooling the fuels
Direct offensive (attack team)
Direction of attack
Exclusion of oxygen - smothering
Indirect defensive (fixed system)
Interrupting the chemical chain reaction
Removal of fuels - starvation
Restored must include:
Cleaning
Re-stowing
Recharging according to Australian Standards
Servicing

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
working as part of a team
being aware of own ability and limits.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations where fighting and extinguishing fires in a simulated environment using live fire and smoke can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate fighting and extinguishing fires
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.