DEFSEA002 — Assist in boarding operations

1 Prepare to board vessel

• 1.1Receive and acknowledge a pre-boarding briefing.
• 1.2Identify and acknowledge vessel type and environmental factors to determine method of insertion.
• 1.3Establish and acknowledge roles and responsibilities of team members.
• 1.4Obtain and check dress and equipment for serviceability.
• 1.5Acknowledge method of insertion.
• 1.6Receive and acknowledge position of insertion point.

2 Board vessel

• 2.1Conduct boarding operation using dress and equipment while taking appropriate action to protect personnel and equipment.
• 2.2Maintain communication throughout the operation.

3 Secure vessel

• 3.1Secure insertion point and access routes.
• 3.2Clear vessel for personnel.
• 3.3Gather and isolate crew.
• 3.4Identify master, secure bridge and obtain applicable documents.
• 3.5Assess situation and adjust or discontinue response with changing circumstances.
• 3.6Identify situations requiring assistance and request support.

4 Search vessel and personnel

• 4.1Establish need to undertake search of personnel and property.
• 4.2Explain reason for search to vessel master and personnel involved.
• 4.3Conduct search of both property and personnel. When searching personnel it must be conducted at appropriate locations and, where possible, by persons of the same gender, according to specific legislation.
• 4.4Identify and record illegal cargo, personal items and activities.
• 4.5Gather and record physical evidence.

5 Finalise boarding operations

• 5.1Disembark vessel.
• 5.2Maintain and stow dress and equipment.
• 5.3Attend and participate in boarding debrief.
• 5.4Complete post-boarding reports.

What does an assessment tool for DEFSEA002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFSEA002 needs to address all 35 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFSEA002?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFSEA002 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for DEFSEA002 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFSEA002 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of DEFSEA002, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.