Description

Pre-requisites

• PUAFIR201B Prevent injury
• PUAFIR203B Respond to urban fire

Performance Criteria

1. Proceed to marine emergency

1.1. Information received about the location and type of marine emergency is recorded in accordance with the organisation’s requirements
1.2. Protective clothing is donned in response to the type of marine emergency reported and anticipated conditions at the incident
1.3. The most effective route to the marine emergency is identified
1.4. Access to the marine emergency is gained, protecting life and minimising damage to property and environment in accordance with the organisation’s procedures

2. Prepare extinguishing media and or equipment for use

2.1. Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located
2.2. Equipment to access and assist in emergency operations is identified and assembled according to the organisation’s procedures
2.3. Nominated extinguishing media and or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed
2.4. Equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications and the organisation’s procedures

3. Access the vessel

3.1. Hazards and special risks are identified, monitored and controlled in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
3.2. Protective clothing selected is appropriate to the hazards and special risks
3.3. Breathing apparatus is checked and donned in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
3.4. Breathing apparatus procedures are followed
3.5. Access to the emergency is gained in an appropriate manner
3.6. The nature and location of the emergency is determined

4. Conduct search and rescue

4.1. Systematic primary and secondary searches are conducted
4.2. All areas are searched and marked in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
4.3. Occupants are led to safety
4.4. Casualties are located and rescued in accordance with the organisation procedures
4.5. Casualty assistance is provided
4.6. Fatalities are located and protected in accordance with the organisation’s procedures and relevant legislation
4.7. Account for all persons and information communicated to Incident Controller

5. Combat the emergency

5.1. Strategies are received, confirmed and implemented under the direction of the supervisor
5.2. Tactics are selected according to the type of emergency and the actual, or potential hazards are identified within the areas of operations
5.3. Emergency is located and access is gained in the safest and most effective manner to minimise damage to property or risk of injury to others or self
5.4. Incident potential is anticipated and action taken to protect the safety of self and others to achieve the determined strategy
5.5. Strategies and tactics are selected to minimise injury to persons, damage to property and impact on the environment
5.6. Ongoing communication is maintained throughout the operations between firefighters, crew members and the supervisor at the incident

6. Observe and react to changing conditions on the vessel and to the vessel itself

6.1. Changing conditions at the emergency are observed and their effects on vessel behaviour are noted and reported
6.2. Tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and vessel behaviour
6.3. Safe paths of egress are identified and maintained at all times

7. Participate in ancillary operations

7.1. Ancillary operations to complement emergency operations and prevent further damage to the vessel and its contents are undertaken
7.2. Water run off is monitored and conditions reported to the supervisor
7.3. Emergency operations and ancillary activities at the incident avoid or minimise risk and/or damage to the environment
7.4. Assistance is given to complete and record appropriate incident information

8. Conclude operations

8.1. All equipment is removed from the site after completion of activities
8.2. Equipment is cleaned, serviced and restowed for operational use in accordance with organisational procedures
8.3. Security of scene is maintained

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Marine emergencies must include

• fire
• on-board and on-water
• hazardous materials incidents
• rescue
• collisions
• explosions
• groundings
• sinking

Resources must include

• access craft
• pumps
• international shore connection
• thermal imaging equipment
• ship fire control plans
• positive pressure ventilation fan
• ship manifest
• bulk extinguishing agent
• extrication equipment
• hi-x foam equipment
• communication equipment

and may also include

• deep lift and volume
• aircraft/helicopter
• water drill

Personal protective equipment must include

• turnout uniforms and gloves
• life jacket including whistle and strobe light
• safety harness and lines
• breathing apparatus
• chemical protective clothing

and may also include

• gas monitoring equipment
• off shore survival suits
• proximity suits

Types of vessels may include

• recreational
  • motor vessel
  • sail
  • multi-hull
• commercial
  • tankers
  • fishing vessels
  • container vessels
  • roll-on roll-off
  • passenger ship
  • tugs
  • bulk carriers
  • special ships
  • barges
  • floating restaurant
  • hovercraft
  • hydrofoils
• military
  • naval
  • army

Hazards and special risks must include

• weather
• vessel
• stability
• sea conditions
• free surface effect
• ship construction
• nautical terminology, port, starboard, leeward, fore, aft, along side, underway at anchor etc.
• languages other than English
• confined spaces
• compartment
• cargo
• installed firefighting systems (carbon dioxide systems, inert gas, generators)
• radio active sources
• ventilation
• water supplies
• electrical
• inability to communicate
• incompatibility of equipment
• environmental impact
• competency of crews, access

Legislation may include

• relevant state, national and international acts and conventions, for example, Safety of Life at Sea

Stakeholders may include

• Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
• port owners
• port operators
• marine authorities
• volunteer coast guard
• International Marine Organisation (IMO)
• insurers
• shipping agents

Support agencies may include

• those organisations covered by existing emergency, management arrangements. These organisations may include environmental agencies and police

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

• conducting emergency operations in accordance with the organisation’s safe work practices
• applying incident/fireground priorities such as rescue, exposures, containment, extinguishment and overhaul
• monitoring vessel stability

Underpinning Knowledge

• ship types and construction
• stability
• ship firefighting systems
• safety considerations
• firefighting on a vessel

Underpinning Skills

• application of extinguishing media to fire
• operation of firefighting equipment on ship
• application of stability control techniques

Resource implications

• Access to a range of controlled or simulated vessel fires

Consistency in performance

• Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of assessment

• A combination of oral or written presentations, observation, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments