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Evidence Guide: MARF036 - Coordinate search and rescue operations

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MARF036 - Coordinate search and rescue operations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Activate SAR support plan

  1. Distress and emergency signals, and communications are recognised and evaluated
Distress and emergency signals, and communications are recognised and evaluated

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Type of emergency, and level and nature of assistance required is assessed and its practicability is considered

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Communications are established, where possible, with the parties in distress, other vessels and relevant authorities/agencies

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SAR parameters are identified based on available information

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SAR strategy is developed based on all available information and after consultation with others in the established chain of command

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Required resources are identified according to the strategy

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Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of all information and review of available resources

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Organisation and command chain with other stations involved in the SAR is established in collaboration with SAR authorities

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Coordinate crew in SAR operations

  1. Crew members are informed of the scenario and strategy
Crew members are informed of the scenario and strategy

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Crew members are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and the way the crew will operate, and are deployed to the required stations

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Tasks are allocated to crew members according to their roles in the crew and level of competence

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Confirmation is gained from crew members of their understanding of the scenario, their role and the roles of other crew members

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Performance of crew members is monitored and reviewed as the scenario unfolds, to determine ongoing requirements

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Directions are given to others involved in the SAR operation according to agreed plan and established chain of command

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Manoeuvres of vessel are made according to agreed plan and with due regard to limits of the vessel and the environment

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Feedback from crew members and others involved in the SAR operation is received and relayed to others according to agreed plan and established chain of command

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Liaise with internal and external authorities/agencies

  1. Radio communication is established and maintained with all parties involved in the SAR operations
Radio communication is established and maintained with all parties involved in the SAR operations

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Briefings are provided to appropriate people according to operational procedures

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SAR progress is monitored and information is provided to internal and external authorities/agencies

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Issues are negotiated with internal and external authorities/agencies

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Resources are monitored and reviewed to meet changing requirements according to operational procedures

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SAR problems/potential problems are identified and solutions are developed in liaison with internal and external authorities/agencies

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Guidance and support are provided and sought from internal and external authorities/agencies according to requirements

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Manage communications systems

  1. Communications systems are identified as appropriate to the situation and the strategy
Communications systems are identified as appropriate to the situation and the strategy

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Communications systems are selected according to agreed plan and established chain of command

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Communications systems are managed to provide optimum capability

  1. Duration of the SAR operation is determined by the level of emergency
Duration of the SAR operation is determined by the level of emergency

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Instructions from internal and external authorities/agencies about the duration of the SAR are complied with

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All information is collected and preserved

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Debrief is conducted with relevant people involved

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Items for improvement are identified and action is taken to have improvements built into support plans

  1. Records of the SAR are made in the vessel log
Records of the SAR are made in the vessel log

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Other documentation is completed as required by regulatory requirements

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Reports are completed and disseminated according to organisational requirements

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Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying procedures from the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

attending to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping

establishing radio communications and following correct communications procedures at all stages of search and rescue (SAR) operations

identifying and solving problems that may arise during SAR operations, reporting problems and issues, and taking appropriate action based on available information

liaising effectively with internal and external authorities/agencies

modifying activities according to vessel contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating hazards and risks that may arise during SAR operations and taking appropriate action

planning to coordinate SAR operations according to international guidelines and standards

providing one of the following high-quality reports:

briefings to authorities

initial advice forms

management reports and briefings

messaging systems

taking appropriate initiative for SAR operations

using relevant publications, charts, meteorological data, particulars of vessels involved, radio communications equipment and other available facilities.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

chain of command and organisational requirements used in SAR operations

external authorities/agencies

IAMSAR Manual

limits of the vessel and the environment, including:

fuel range

prevailing weather

propulsion

sea conditions

steering

vessel stability

maritime communications techniques applicable to SAR operations

principles involved in determining the duration and scope of a SAR

responsibilities when participating in SAR operations

SAR techniques and procedures

sequence of actions to be taken after sighting or receiving a distress signal or call for assistance

types of emergency signals

types of distress and emergency, and response required in each case, including:

ditched aircraft

person/s in distress in sea

person/s in distress in survival craft

vessel/s in distress

types of search patterns and their application

typical SAR problems and appropriate actions and solutions

WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.