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INTRODUCTION
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Field MF |
Operational Quality and Safety |
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to fight and extinguish fires onboard a commercial vessel, including operating portable fire-fighting equipment, recharging portable fire extinguishers and carrying out fire-fighting operations. The unit is consistent with the related functional standard in Table A VI/1-2 of the STCW 95 Code, AMSA Marine Orders Part 3, Issue 5, Appendix 4, and the NSCV/Australian USL Code. It forms part of mandatory minimum requirements for familiarization and basic safety competence required for all seafarers. |
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Operate portable fire- fighting equipment |
a. A, B, C, D, E and F classes of fires are correctly identified in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice b. Correct portable fire-fighting equipment is selected and used to fight specific classes of fires c. Class F fires are correctly extinguished with a fire blanket in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice d. Correct techniques are applied for the use of hose lines to extinguish fires on board a vessel e. Where applicable, correct techniques are applied for the setting up of foam making equipment to extinguish B Class fires on board a vessel |
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2. Recharge portable fire extinguishers (where applicable |
a. Where applicable, correct techniques are used to recharge the various types of portable fire extinguisher b. Portable fire-fighting equipment is confirmed as operational following recharging |
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3. Carry out fire-fighting operations |
a. Correct procedures and techniques are followed when fighting fires in simulated or real fire emergencies b. Safety clothing, appliances and equipment are appropriate to the nature of the fire-fighting operations c. Extinguishment of a fire is achieved using appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and fire- fighting agents d. Correct portable fire-extinguisher(s) are selected and used for the class of fire involved in a fire emergency e. Appropriate safety precautions and procedures are applied when fighting fires in accordance with regulatory requirements, vessel’s procedures and established fire-fighting practice f. The timing and sequence of individual actions when fighting fires onboard a vessel are appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions g. Upper deck and below deck fires are extinguished using appropriate fire fighting equipment and procedures as a member of a fire-fighting team in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice h. Lifeline signals are correctly used during interior fire-fighting operations i. A compartment filled with high expansion foam is correctly entered as per accepted fire-fighting practice |
RANGE STATEMENT
FIGHT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES ON BOARD A SMALL VESSEL
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1. General context |
a. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant maritime regulations. b. Work is performed as a member of a team within defined fire-fighting situations, with some responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. c. Work involves the application of prescribed principles and practice to the prevention and fighting of fires on board a vessel. Participation as a member of a fire-fighting team is involved. d. Work requires some judgement and teamwork in the execution of prescribed procedures for the fighting of fires that may occur onboard a vessel. |
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2. Worksite environment |
a. Vessel may include any Australian or international commercial vessel b. Fires on board a vessel may occur:
c. Types of fires which may occur on board a vessel include Classes A, B, C, D, E and F in the standard classification of fires d. Fire-fighting equipment, appliances and systems may include:
e. Personal protection clothing and equipment may include:
f. Consumable materials and items that may used in fire detection and fire fighting equipment may include:
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3. Sources of information/documents |
a. Sources of information and documentation may include:
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4. Applicable International, Australian and State/Territory regulations and legislation |
a. Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
FIGHT AND EXTINGUISH FIRES ON BOARD A SMALL VESSEL
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1. Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
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2. Interdependent assessment of units |
a. This unit of competency must be assessed in conjunction with other mandatory units that form part of a job role of any seafarer. (It is a mandatory requirement for all seagoing personnel) |
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3. Required knowledge and skills |
a. Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations b. ISM Code and associated ship’s Safety Management System and procedures, where relevant c. The chemistry of fire and its relationship to materials typically carried on vessels d. Principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment e. The different classes of fire, their characteristics and strategies and equipment needed for their extinguishment f. Fire-fighting clothing, outfits and personal safety equipment used when fighting a fire onboard a vessel g. Types fire-fighting appliances, equipment and systems used on board vessels, their features, principles of operation and the procedures for their use and maintenance h. Fixed fire prevention and extinguishing installations used on vessels and their principles of operation i. Fire-fighting techniques, agents and precautions applicable to different classes of fire on board a vessel j. Maritime communication techniques applicable to fire-fighting activities onboard a vessel k. Typical problems that can occur with shipboard fire-fighting equipment and operations and appropriate remedial action and solutions l. Sources of information on shipboard fire prevention and extinguishment |
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4. Resource implications |
a. Access is required to opportunities to either:
Note: Simulated fire-fighting assessment exercises may require access to a fire training and assessment facility capable of simulating fire-fighting activities in a marine environment. Assessments must be conducted in accordance with relevant OH&S requirements. Protective clothing must be worn in accordance with current maritime practices and Australian OHS standards. Simulated conditions should provide truly realistic simulated shipboard conditions including, where practical, conduct of activities in darkness. |
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5. Consistency in performance |
a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:
b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:
c. Action taken promptly to report and/or rectify fire hazards and faulty fire-detection and fire-fighting, equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures d. Work is completed systematically with required attention to deta |
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6. Context for assessment |
a. Assessment of competence must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations b. Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:
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KEY COMPETENCY LEVELS
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Collect, Analyse & Organise Information |
Communicate ideas & Information |
Plan & Organise Activities |
Work with Others & in Teams |
Use Mathematical Ideas & Techniques |
Solve Problems |
Use Technology |
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