Modification History
Release 1
This is the first release of this unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry requiring a Certificate of Safety Training.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Respond to emergency |
1.1 |
Emergency situation is correctly recognised |
1.2 |
Muster and abandon vessel signals are activated according to organisational procedures |
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1.3 |
Prompt, accurate and clear information is given on raising alarm |
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1.4 |
Instructions are provided to crew and passengers to maximise chances of survival |
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1.5 |
Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) is operated to transmit distress signal |
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1.6 |
Distress calls are made using radio equipment on distress call frequency to communicate nature of emergency |
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Launch survival craft and rescue boats |
2.1 |
Preparations for the launch of the survival craft or rescue boat are made according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions |
2.2 |
Appropriate launch strategy is adopted following an assessment of the weather and sea conditions, and the nature of the emergency |
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2.3 |
Launching equipment is operated according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions |
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2.4 |
Survival craft or rescue boat is launched smoothly according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions |
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2.5 |
Pre-start checks are conducted on the engine of the survival craft or rescue boat |
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2.6 |
Survival craft or rescue boat engine is started according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions |
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3 |
Operate survival craft and rescue boats |
3.1 |
Orders are given to survivors to board the survival craft or rescue boat using appropriate means |
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Survival craft or rescue boat is cleared of the vessel and operated according to organisational procedures and manufacturer instructions |
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3.3 |
Sea anchors and drogues are used to assist in remaining within the vicinity of the abandoned vessel and to minimise the effects of adverse weather and sea conditions |
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3.4 |
Exposure cover is deployed on an open lifeboat according to manufacturer instructions |
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Operate lifesaving and survival equipment on board survival craft and rescue boats |
4.1 |
Location and accessibility of all lifesaving and survival equipment is established |
4.2 |
Survival equipment is checked and operated according to manufacturer instructions |
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4.3 |
Lifesaving equipment is correctly donned and used according to manufacturer instructions |
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5 |
Assume responsibility for survival of crew and passengers |
5.1 |
Survivors are checked for signs of hypothermia or other injuries and first aid is applied where necessary |
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Water and food is rationed |
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5.3 |
Lookout for vessels and aircraft in the vicinity is maintained and distress signals are released on sighting |
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5.4 |
Instructions given by rescue personnel are followed to safely access rescue craft |
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5.5 |
Persons are disembarked from survival craft or rescue boat according to organisational procedures |
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5.6 |
Survival craft or rescue boat is recovered and checked for signs of damage |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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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:
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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:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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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. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Emergency situations must include: |
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Radio equipment may include: |
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Survival craft and rescue boats may include: |
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Lifesaving and survival equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Operational Quality and Safety