Unit of competency Outline

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Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF019
State Code
AWK78
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in monitoring emergency prevention and applying control procedures in an emergency on a vessel.This unit applies to individuals working as an Integrated Rating or Able Seafarer-Engine/Deck on a range of vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply emergency procedures
  • 1.1 Emergencies are correctly identified according to organisational procedures
  • 1.2 On becoming aware of an emergency or abnormal situation, organisational procedures for initial action are confirmed with the officer of the watch
  • 1.3 Emergency and distress alerting systems are activated according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 1.4 False distress alerts are avoided and appropriate action is taken in an accidental activation of a distress alert according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Orders are acknowledged and followed
  • 1.6 Allocated duties for emergency situations are performed according to organisational procedures
  • 1.7 Communications are maintained with others to facilitate the emergency response process
2 Maintain integrity of emergency and distress alerting systems
  • 2.1 Emergency and distress alerting systems maintenance requirements are specified and managed
  • 2.2 Systems maintenance is checked for compliance
  • 2.3 Systems are assessed for useability and accessibility, and are reported according to organisational procedures
  • 2.4 Procedures are followed to correct systems defects and deficiencies
3 Report and record emergency and distress alerting systems faults
  • 3.1 Schedule for verifying and reporting faults is developed and implemented
  • 3.2 Details and nature of faults are recorded and rectified according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Reports on faults are provided and recommendations are made for improvements according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Frequency of occurrence of faults is monitored and reported according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG415 MARF3003A Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH60 MARF042 Operate emergency equipment and apply emergency procedures Unit of competency