Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement
TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:
1
in compliance with the relevant regulations, conventions and codes


b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes


c.
Work involves:
1
the coordination of measures to check the condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety equipment and to initiate repair or replacement where equipment is found to be defective or non-functional. Contribution to the development of a broad strategy for maintaining the operational condition of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety equipment is involved


d.
Work requires:
1
significant judgement in planning and coordinating the maintenance of lifesaving, firefighting and other safety equipment on board vessels
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Vessel may include:
1
any Australian or international commercial vessel


b
Maintenance procedures may include:
1
routine checks for operational serviceability of fire detection, firefighting and safety equipment and systems
2
identification of faults in and damage to fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and initiation of repair or replacement action where required
3
checking and replacement of consumable items such as extinguisher materials, detector or alarm batteries, etc.


c
Fire detection and firefighting systems may include:
1
fire detection devices and systems
2
portable fire extinguishers, including foam, water, CO2, dry chemical and wet foam

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

VARIABLE
SCOPE

c

Fire detection and firefighting systems may include:
(continued)

3

CO2 fixed systems
4
foam installations, including semi-portable and fixed systems
5
sprinkler systems
6
fire pumps (main and emergency fire pump)
7
fire hoses, hydrants, branches and international shore connection


d
Lifesaving and safety systems may include:
1
life-jackets
2
survival craft
3
life-buoys
4
emergency radio beacons
5
lifesaving equipment and consumables


e
Consumable materials and items that may used may include:
1
dry and wet chemicals used in fire extinguishers
2
batteries for detectors, radios, beacons, etc.
3
flares
4
survival rations


f
Documentation and recordsmay include:
1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions (where applicable)
2
IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code
3
AMSA Marine Orders and Australian USL Code (as applicable)
4
vessel's log
5
fire detection, firefighting and safety equipment operational and maintenance instructions and recommended procedures
6
instructions of relevant maritime authorities related to the maintenance and serviceability of shipboard fire detection, firefighting and safety equipment and systems
7
relevant Australian and international standards

Range Statement (continued)
TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

VARIABLE
SCOPE

g

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

1

relevant sections of the IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code, Australian USL Code and AMSA Marine Orders
2
regulations for the maintenance of fire detection, firefighting and safety equipment and systems
3
relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation

Evidence Guide
TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
1
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a
Check to fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems
b
Identify typical faults in to fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems and initiate appropriate repair or replacement action where required
c
Check and replace consumable materials in fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems as required
d
Communicate effectively with others as required during maintenance of fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems


2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
a
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
b
Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
coordinating the maintenance of on-board fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems

2
identifying and evaluating operational and maintenance problems with fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems and determining appropriate courses of action

3
identifying and implementing improvements to maintenance procedures for fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems

4
assessing operational capability of fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant sections of maritime regulations

2
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

3
job procedures and work instructions

4
relevant manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

5
following on-board housekeeping processes

Evidence Guide (continued)
TDMMF407B MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF LIFESAVING, FIREFIGHTING AND OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
(continued)
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify faulty fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures
e
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
f
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others


3
Context of assessment
a
Assessment of competency 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:

1
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel


4
Specific resources required for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
carry out a range of suitably simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge to coordinate the maintenance of fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems typically used on board vessels; and/or
b
assist in the coordination of the maintenance procedures for fire detection, firefighting, lifesaving and safety equipment and systems on board an operational vessel