Unit of competency Outline
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Command the operation of survival craft
Command the operation of survival craft
Unit of competency
National Code
PMAWHS312
PMAWHS312
State Code
AXM19
AXM19
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to control and coordinate the use of totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft (TEMPSC) to facilitate safe evacuation and recovery of personnel.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to coordinate the evacuation/muster, boarding and launch of TEMPSC; operate, manoeuvre and navigate TEMPSC; operate communications and navigation systems and other safety/rescue equipment; and monitor and respond to hazards and other problems.This unit of competency applies to offshore installations and facilities where evacuation procedures involve the use of water craft and survival at sea. Offshore facilities include:offshore rig or platformfloating facility (e.g. floating storage and offloading (FSO), floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO), and floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG)).This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.Certain maritime licences may be required, such as a ‘coxswain’s ticket’. Check local regulations for details.No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Control muster
- 1.1 Convey information from the control centre concerning the nature and scope of the emergency
- 1.2 Confirm and verify personnel gathered at the muster point against current person-on-board lists
- 1.3 Confirm personnel and craft readiness status with the incident controller
- 1.4 Maintain control of the muster point in order to ensure that an orderly and safe evacuation is achieved
2 Conduct organised deployment of TEMPSC
- 2.1 Direct mustered personnel to board the craft to procedures
- 2.2 Check all personnel to ensure that they are safely secured within craft and all required safety equipment has been verified as operational prior to launch
- 2.3 Launch craft to procedure, ensuring the safety of all personnel is maintained during the launch
- 2.4 Manoeuvre the launched craft away from the facility/ installation to a pre-determined location, safe holding area or distance
- 2.5 Utilise all equipment to assist in the safe operation of the craft
- 2.6 Communicate with nominated agencies and services in order to convey the position and condition of craft and personnel and to assist in the recovery of the craft
3 Provide leadership in TEMPSC deployment and welfare of personnel
- 3.1 Take command of the TEMPSC and oversight the welfare and safety of those on board
- 3.2 Determine disposition of personnel within the TEMPSC and see to the allocation of resources
- 3.3 Communicate with other survival craft and base station in order to facilitate self rescue and recovery of others in the affected area
- 3.4 Prepare craft and personnel for safe recovery by the appropriate methods
4 Control hazards
- 4.1 Identify hazards arising from the abandonment
- 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
- 4.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
5 Respond to problems
- 5.1 Identify possible problems
- 5.2 Determine problems needing action
- 5.3 Determine possible problem causes
- 5.4 Rectify problem using solution within area of responsibility
- 5.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
- 5.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8832 | PMAOHS312B | Command the operation of survival craft | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM8 | PMA30116 | Certificate III in Process Plant Operations | Qualification |
| BAN0 | PMA40116 | Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology | Qualification |