This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply defined policies and procedures when carrying out fire minimisation procedures and fighting a fire on board a vessel.
This unit applies to deck and engine workers working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres. They could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.
This is a new unit. This unit is equivalent to MARF1002A Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel.
· using water spray as an effective firefighting agent.
· work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.