MARF044 — Prevent, control and fight fires on board a vessel (advanced firefighting)

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What an assessment for MARF044 must cover

83 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 44 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Manage fire prevention activities

1.1Hazards, including dangerous goods onboard a vessel, are identified and appropriate action is implemented as determined by industry standard documentation
1.2Legislative and company requirements and current industry standards relating to the maintenance and operation of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems onboard a vessel are met and complied with
1.3Inductions or other educational activities are organised to ensure awareness of causal factors of onboard fires, prevention methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs) when fire alarms are activated

2 Plan for fire emergencies

2.1Vessel fire control plan is consulted to review and develop appropriate response to any fire
2.2Contingencies are anticipated, planned for and practised
2.3Evacuations are prepared for and practised according to regulatory requirements
2.4Roles/functions of command and firefighting team members, as related to fire prevention and suppression, are established and reviewed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
2.5Firefighting training exercises are developed and implemented according to regulatory and organisational requirements
2.6Training exercises are prepared, practised and debriefed according to regulatory and organisational requirements, to ensure readiness for any fire emergency

3 Coordinate tactical firefighting activities in response to a fire emergency

3.1Gathering of full and accurate information on the nature and extent of the fire by the command team is overseen
3.2Order of priority and sequence of actions appropriate to the requirements of the incident is determined and communicated to the responding crew clearly and accurately
3.3Evacuation of personnel, if appropriate, is conducted according to regulatory requirements
3.4Search and rescue (SAR) operations are conducted using established marine firefighting best practice
3.5Controlled ventilation techniques are correctly applied during fire suppression and rescue operations
3.6Treatment of injured personnel is conducted in a timely manner and according to current best casualty management practice
3.7Operational tactics are monitored for their effectiveness and adjusted, as required, to ensure best outcomes
3.8Operational tactics are monitored to ensure vessel stability and dewatering integrity is maintained
3.9All actions of shore-side firefighters involved in an onboard fire emergency while in port is coordinated and monitored effectively in accordance with ship and port regulations

4 Manage post-fire activities

4.1Fire watch is coordinated to prevent re-ignition
4.2Fire affected area is secured prior to investigation according to regulatory and organisational requirements
4.3Equipment is maintained to operational condition, as applicable
4.4Cause of the fire is investigated and determined according to regulatory and organisational requirements
4.5Incident reports are completed according to regulatory and organisational requirements

Performance evidence

applying equipment restoration techniques, including: cleaning, maintaining self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to industry standards, recharging extinguishers according to Australian Standards, re-stowing, servicing
communicating effectively with crew and passengers during fire emergencies
determining the type and extent of the fire and initiating appropriate and timely actions
ensuring order of priority, timing and sequence of actions are appropriate to the overall requirements of the incident and minimising damage and potential damage to the vessel, injuries to personnel, and impairment of the operational effectiveness of the vessel
evaluating effectiveness of firefighting activities and tactics during fire emergencies
initiating appropriate actions and providing solutions to problems with firefighting equipment and operations during fire emergencies
liaising with shore-based emergency organisations during fire emergencies
managing fire prevention and suppression activities on a vessel
managing onboard firefighting training for shipboard firefighting teams
managing shipboard firefighting teams and their tactical activities during fire emergencies
managing the maintenance of firefighting equipment and systems
providing leadership to shipboard personnel and passengers during fire emergencies
recognising and interpreting fire alarms and initiating appropriate response
safeguarding personal safety during fire control activities at all times
taking actions to control fires based on a full and accurate assessment of the incident, using all available sources of information
transmitting information promptly, accurately, completely and clearly

Knowledge evidence

assessment of cause of incidents involving fire
chemistry of fire and its relationship to combustible materials typically found on vessels
composition and allocation of personnel to fire parties
control of fuel and electrical systems
dewatering
different classes of fire and the most appropriate extinguishing agents, application equipment and methods of extinguishment for each
emergency sound signals
fire control plan, including: applications of the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargo (BC) Code, applications of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, communication strategy, contingency plans for fires involving hazardous materials, evacuation plan, handling and treatment of injured personnel, hazard control strategies, liaison with shore-based agencies (such as environmental protection agencies, fire services, medical teams, port authorities) in port and at sea
maritime communication techniques applicable to the management of fire prevention and firefighting activities onboard a vessel
preparation of contingency plans
search and rescue (SAR) operations
strategies for shipboard firefighting management, including: control of fires in various parts of the ship, oil, chemical and gas tankers, ships carrying dangerous goods, tactical methods for fighting fires involving hazardous materials, tactical plan of action
fire precautions and hazards associated with the storage and handling of materials (paints etc.)
fire-detection systems, including: fixed fire-extinguishing systems, portable and mobile fire-extinguishing systems, including: appliances, pumps, rescue, salvage, life-support, personal protective and communication equipment
firefighting involving dangerous goods
firefighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organisation, tactics and command
firefighting process hazards, including dry distillation, chemical reactions, boiler uptake fires and exhaust fires
hazards, including: contents of adjacent spaces, dangerous goods, electricity and wiring systems, fires in water-tube boilers, flammable or explosive atmospheres, oxygen deficiency or enrichment, physical obstructions, poor visibility, restricted access, toxic liquids, solids, gases, vapours and dusts
importance of communication and coordination during firefighting operations
implications of shipboard firefighting management in port and the procedures that must be followed to comply with port and state/territory regulations
importance of maintenance of fire detection and firefighting equipment onboard vessels, including: communication equipment, complying with statutory and classification survey requirements, fire and smoke alarms, fire and smoke detection equipment, fire main, hydrants, hoses, nozzles and pumps, including emergency fire pump, firefighter’s outfits and other personal protective equipment (PPE), fixed fire-extinguishing equipment, portable and mobile fire-extinguishing equipment, including appliances, rescue and life support equipment, salvage equipment
life and health risks associated with fires on vessels
management and control of injured persons
methods for checking and replacing consumable materials in fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems onboard vessels
muster list contents and location
principle of operation of fixed fire suppression systems
principles underlying the spread of fire and its extinguishment
problems likely to be encountered during the management of a shipboard fire and related tactics and solutions that can be applied, including: change in fire behaviour or extent, equipment failure or unavailability, unexpected personnel involvement
procedure for safe activation of fixed firefighting systems
procedures for coordination of shore-based firefighters
relevant regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures relating to the maintenance of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems onboard vessels
requirements for onboard firefighting training
requirements for statutory and classification surveys
safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS) relevant to the various products and substances carried on vessels
ship general arrangement plan
ship stability data
strategies and tactics for control of fires in various parts of the vessel
strategies for rapid briefing of shore-based emergency organisations using the vessel fire control plan
the fire control plan contents and location
types of fire detection, firefighting equipment and systems used on vessels, their features, principles of operation, the procedures for their use and remediating problems that can occur during use
typical actions of passengers in a shipboard fire
use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
ventilation control, including smoke extraction
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices

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What does an assessment tool for MARF044 need to cover?

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