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Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel

Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel

Unit of competency
National Code
MARF008
State Code
WH836
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prevent fires and to respond effectively to any fire emergency on board a vessel.This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Actively prevent fire
  • 1.1 Fire hazards (pre-conditions for fire) on board a vessel are identified and rectified according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Onboard procedures for preventing fire are accessed and implemented
2 Prepare response to fire
  • 2.1 Location and class of fire is identified
  • 2.2 Alarm is raised
  • 2.3 Condition of firefighting equipment and systems in work area is monitored according to planned maintenance schedules
  • 2.4 Realistic drills and musters are practised to ensure pre-incident readiness of response personnel
  • 2.5 Appropriate protective clothing and equipment including self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is made ready
  • 2.6 All available means to limit the spread of fire and smoke are employed
  • 2.7 Appropriate pump/s and ancillary equipment are readied to support firefighting operations
  • 2.8 Extinguishing media/agent is selected according to the class/classes of fire
3 Combat fire
  • 3.1 Threats to life or health are identified within the emergency area
  • 3.2 Activities and tactics to combat the fire are selected so that the safety of the vessel and all on board is not compromised
  • 3.3 Fire is located and access is gained in the safest and most timely manner
  • 3.4 Fire is attacked using the extinguishing media/agent and application techniques appropriate to the class and size of fire
  • 3.5 SCBA is donned and used correctly while undertaking fire extinguishment and rescue
  • 3.6 Effectiveness of combat activities and tactics is evaluated and altered as required
  • 3.7 Communication is maintained to ensure safety and efficiency of firefighting operation
4 Complete post-fire activities
  • 4.1 Fire watch is maintained to prevent further outbreak
  • 4.2 Equipment is restored to operational condition
  • 4.3 Fire scene is preserved prior to investigation, if appropriate
  • 4.4 Information relating to the incident is provided as part of fire debriefing session
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG417 MARF3005A Prevent and fight fires on board a vessel Unit of competency
S5435 TDMMF6207A PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH51 MARF035 Contribute to fire prevention and firefighting (basic firefighting) Unit of competency