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OPITO APPROVED STANDARD

Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain

(Competence Assessment Standard - Industry Guidance)

OPITO Approved Standard Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Competence Assessment © OPITO

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AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT & DATE PAGES CHANGES MADE BY

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Revision 0 of OLC Training & Competence Standards released August 18th, 2008

Various T. Wilson P. Crowther P. Crowther

1 Shaded offshore and onshore competence assessment boxes and added statement about duty holder responsibilities during drills 26-11-08

Pages 23-33

T. Wilson I. Emslie I. Emslie

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All except title page

T. Wilson

J. Cameron

M. Duncan

Revision 1: Amended following a formal industry review – July 2015

Amended Assessor Checklists to include starting engine using both primary and secondary start systems

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Amended Assessor Checklists to include Emergency Steering Procedures

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Document reformatted to align with other OPITO Assessment Standards

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Any amendments made to this standard by OPITO will be recorded above.



Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 5

SECTION A Offshore Muster Coordinator Competence Statements ................................ 8

A.1 COMPETENCE UNITS ....................................................................................................... 8

SECTION B Assessor Guidance and Assessor Checklist ............................................... 20



Introduction

The industry recognises that a major objective is to prevent incidents occurring, and if they do occur to be able to respond effectively to them. It is important therefore to set common standards and to ensure that they are maintained. The purpose of this document is to set out the basic competencies required for Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains to ensure they are poised to act if their services are ever required. Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains also have to be installation competent so there is no hesitation or lack of confidence in evacuating personnel from an offshore installation. Repeatedly practicing the skills outlined in the OPITO Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Competence Standard yields the familiarity with the survival craft and the procedure for loading personnel that the coxswain needs. The duty holder has the responsibility to provide the company and installation specific emergency response training and practice, most of which will be conducted offshore on a regular basis as offshore drills and exercises. Although the duty holder can launch a TEMPSC for the purposes of training, launching a TEMPSC is usually only done at a recognised training establishment. The onshore portion is documented in this competence standard and is also the duty of the employer to coordinate. Before personnel can be assessed against standards they will require the knowledge and skills to enable them to carry out the tasks involved. A training programme for Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains is outlined in the OPITO Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Training Standard.

The Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Competence Standard was developed by OPITO on behalf of the oil and gas industry in consultation with an industry expert group. The development of the standard involved the analysis of functions required of personnel who carry out emergency lifeboat coxswain duties offshore.

The competence standards contained in this document provide a clear description of performance in the workplace:

(a) What practitioners are expected to do (b) The underpinning knowledge and skills they require to enable them to do what is

expected (c) How they can demonstrate what is expected of them (d) How their performance can be assessed OPITO, as custodian, has a responsibility to the industry to maintain, develop and update this standard.



The competence standards do not describe the training an individual should receive whilst following a development process. This information is contained in the OPITO Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Training Standard. In order to be assessed against the competence statements delegates must either have appropriate experience as an Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain or have taken the OPITO Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Training and have subsequently used the skills in the workplace (see Development Process Flowchart below).



Responsibility of the employer

Responsibility of the training centre

Employee nominated by company for further

development

Employee has appropriate experience as Offshore

Lifeboat Coxswain

Employee deemed ready for

assessment

Delegate undertakes Offshore Lifeboat

Coxswain Training at OPITO approved training

provider(See OPITO Offshore

Lifeboat Coxswain Training Standard)

Delegatesuccessfully

completes training

Delegate must retake programme at a later date.

Delegate awarded OPITO approved certificate and

transfers to the worksite for on-the-job training under

supervision of a competent person

Candidates assessed against OPITO Offshore

Lifeboat Coxswain Competence Standard

Candidates assessed as Competent by employer

Candidate appointed as Competent Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain to

OPITO Standard

'Designate' completes appropriate remedial

programme

No

Yes

No

Yes



SECTION A Offshore Muster Coordinator Competence Statements

A.1 Competence Units

Competence Units/Elements Titles Unit 1: Prepare for Response to Emergency on an Offshore Installation Element 1.1: Maintain operational readiness of survival craft Element 1.2: Contribute to drills and exercises Unit 2: Respond to Emergency on an Offshore Installation Element 2.1: Prepare self for emergency Element 2.2: Prepare survival craft (TEMPSC) Element 2.3: Board survival craft (TEMPSC) Element 2.4: Prepare to launch survival craft (TEMPSC) Element 2.5: Launch survival craft (TEMPSC) Element 2.6: Move survival craft (TEMPSC) to safe area Element 2.7: Establish and maintain effective communications Element 2.8: Establish and maintain safety of personnel and survival craft (TEMPSC) Element 2.9: Disembark personnel from survival craft (TEMPSC)



UNIT 1 Prepare for response to emergency on an offshore installation Element 1.1 Maintain operational readiness of survival craft Element Scope: This element is about undertaking checks to ensure the operational

readiness of the survival craft is maintained at all times. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 1.1.1 Confirmed responsibility for the survival craft with appropriate offshore personnel people 1.1.2 Ensured the survival craft is stowed in its designated location 1.1.3 Checked the quantity and quality of the compass, communication equipment, fuel

gauges, instruments, lifejackets, resuscitator, first aid equipment, location aids, sea anchor and engines as required by the statutory regulations

1.1.4 Checked the rudder, propeller and antennae for compliance with the specification 1.1.5 Tested that the motor started on the first attempt (done on a regular basis) 1.1.6 Checked that the diesel tank is full, the battery is fully charged, the air bottle pressure is

up, the water spray protection system is operational and the lifeboat releasing mechanism is ready for use

1.1.7 Ensured drinkable water stock 1.1.8 Updated and complete all operational maintenance records and forwarded them to the

appropriate offshore personnel without delay 1.1.9 Implemented all corrective actions where necessary without delay and informed the

appropriate personnel of any changes which may affect them 1.1.10 Ensured the security of the survival craft is maintained Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) The rationale for maintenance (b) Maintenance requirements (c) Maintenance routines and plans (d) Maintenance procedures (e) Maintenance systems (f) Statutory requirements



Element 1.2 Contribute to drills and exercises Element Scope: This element is about the coxswains role, responsibility and contribution to

drills and exercises. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 1.2.1 Supplied valid and reliable information relevant to the nature and scope of the drill or

exercise to the appropriate personnel (Supervisor, OIM, survival craft crew, muster checker) in accordance with communication procedures

1.2.2 Contributed in performing drills and exercises in a safe, effective and efficient manner as required by procedures for alarm response, musters, preparing the craft, personnel embarkation and statutory requirements

1.2.3 Assessed the degree of guidance required for individuals during drills and exercises 1.2.4 Encouraged personnel to seek clarification of their allocated roles and responsibilities

during drills and exercises 1.2.5 Identified and describe the launch and release mechanism to passengers 1.2.6 Ensured no passengers were on board the TEMPSC when lifeboat launching was being

tested 1.2.7 Taken prompt corrective action in response to actual or potential deviations from plans

and procedures 1.2.8 Promptly reported accidents and incidents in accordance with accident reporting

procedures and statutory regulations 1.2.9 Maintained productive working relationships with all personnel involved with the drill or

exercises 1.2.10 Imparted comments on performance to the appropriate personnel in an acceptable

manner 1.2.11 Passed on any recommendations for improvements to the appropriate personnel Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Emergency response plan (b) Survival craft and equipment checks (c) Mustering procedures (d) Communication procedures (e) Alarm response routines (f) Preparation, embarking, launching (no passengers allowed for drills) (g) 'Safe' and 'rescue' areas (h) Towing of other survival craft (i) Initial clearing of installation (j) Effect of wind, current, heavy seas and swell (k) Hazards in fire, gas, debris, buoyancy (l) Statutory requirements



UNIT 2 Respond to emergency on an offshore installation Element 2.1 Prepare self for emergency Element Scope: This element is about the coxswain’s role and duties in preparing for an

emergency. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.1.1 Responded to alarms in accordance with procedures 2.1.2 Secured the workplace and any ongoing work 2.1.3 Selected and don appropriate personal protective and warm clothing 2.1.4 Confirmed arrival at the assigned survival craft by tannoy or personal radio in

accordance with reporting procedures Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Workplace reporting procedures (b) Uses, care and limitations of different types of personal protective clothing and

equipment (c) Evacuation and assembly procedures (d) Loss of communication procedures



Element 2.2 Prepare survival craft (TEMPSC) Element Scope: This element is about carrying out checks and ensuring the craft is prepared

to effectively respond to an emergency Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.2.1 Checked the external integrity of survival craft in accordance with procedures 2.2.2 Checked the internal integrity of survival craft gauges, communication systems and start

up systems 2.2.3 Removed the mechanical restraints which prohibit launch of survival craft 2.2.4 Removed the constraints to boarding the survival craft 2.2.5 Started the survival craft engine 2.2.6 Checked with the appropriate personnel to ensure launch area is clear 2.2.7 Confirmed that the muster list is confirmed and all personnel are accounted for Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Twinfall, single fall, freefall (b) Communication systems (c) Start up (d) Release of constraints (e) Checking procedures in relation to internal and external integrity of the survival craft (f) How to contact the OIM for the decision to launch if the muster list is not complete



Element 2.3 Board survival craft (TEMPSC) Element Scope: This element is about the boarding of passengers onto to the survival craft

from the muster station. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.3.1 Informed the passengers and crew with clarity and authority, that the survival craft is now

ready for boarding 2.3.2 Ensured passengers are promptly received onboard, seated in the appropriate locations

and secured in accordance with procedures 2.3.3 Carried out visible checks to ensure the immediate launch area is clear 2.3.4 Confirmed the status of the craft with the command authority in accordance with

communication procedures Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know:

(a) Craft stability considerations - list, trim, access



Element 2.4 Prepare to launch survival craft (TEMPSC) Element Scope: This element is about carrying out actions in preparation to launch the

survival craft. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.4.1 Confirmed by visual checks that the area below is safe to launch into 2.4.2 Determined by compass or visual means, a course to steer clear of the installation in

accordance with procedures 2.4.3 Obtained confirmation from the appropriate personnel that the launch area is clear 2.4.4 Ensured the hatches are secured in accordance with procedures 2.4.5 Opened the crafts air and water spray protection systems in accordance with procedures 2.4.6 Obtained a rendezvous point from the emergency response team before launching the

lifeboat Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Designation of safe area procedures (b) Course determination procedures



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release and lowering 2.5.2 Released the survival craft from the falls Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Crew briefing requirements (b) Launch orders (c) Launch release and falls procedures (d) Wind conditions (Wind astern, crosswind, wind on bow) (e) Sea conditions (current, heavy seas, swell, headway) (f) Arrangements for devolved command



Element 2.6 Move survival craft (TEMPSC) to safe area Element Scope: This element is about maneuvering the survival craft into a safe location. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.6.1 Manoeuvred the survival craft from the immediate vicinity of the installation in

accordance with procedures for clearing the installation 2.6.2 Selected and follow a course using a compass and visual methods to reach an

appropriate safe area 2.6.3 Established the survival craft at an appropriate safe area Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Emergency steering procedures (b) The effects of sea conditions on craft movement (current, heavy seas, swell and

headway)



Element 2.7 Establish and maintain effective communications Element Scope: This element is about establishing and maintaining effective communication

while positioned within a designated safe area. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.7.1 Established effective communications by radio with the control room and emergency

rescue services on the appropriate radio channels in accordance with procedures for emergency response communications and devolved command

2.7.2 Maintained communications with the craft’s passengers and other appropriate personnel in accordance with procedures

Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Emergency and local radio channels (b) Hand signals (c) Pyrotechnics (d) Light position indication equipment



Element 2.8 Establish and maintain safety of personnel and survival craft (TEMPSC) Element Scope: This element is about carrying out actions which ensures the safety of the

craft and personnel aboard the craft. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.8.1 Ensured the safety of personnel aboard the craft is maintained 2.8.2 Retrieved mannequins from the water 2.8.3 Positioned the survival craft in a manner appropriate to the current weather and sea

conditions 2.8.4 Shut off the craft’s air and water spray protection systems 2.8.5 Ensured the safety of the survival craft is maintained 2.8.6 Deployed the sea anchor in a manner which maintains the safety of the survival craft and

personnel onboard 2.8.7 Established towing links with another craft in accordance with procedures and current

weather and sea conditions 2.8.8 Manoeuvred the craft alongside another vessel, transferring personnel from one craft to

another craft in accordance with procedures for pacing and transfer of personnel Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Injured and non-injured personnel transfer methods from a TEMPSC to a fast rescue

craft, helicopter, stand-by vessel and another TEMPSC (b) Injured and non-injured personnel transfer methods from a liferaft to a TEMPSC (c) The effects of weather conditions clear vision, low wind, high wind, restricted vision,

restricted visibility when maintain the safety of personnel and survival craft (d) The effects of sea conditions current, swell, heavy seas, headway when maintaining the

safety of personnel and survival craft



Element 2.9 Disembark personnel from survival craft (TEMPSC) Element Scope: This element is about ensuring the safety of personnel when disembarking

from the survival craft and recovering the craft. Standards of Performance In achieving this element, you will have: 2.9.1 Carry out preparations to ensure the safe disembarkation of fit and injured personnel 2.9.2 Ensure personnel disembark from the survival craft in an appropriate, controlled and safe

manner Underpinning knowledge and Understanding Within the limits of your responsibility you must be able to demonstrate that you know: (a) Disembarkation by air procedures (b) Disembarkation to rescue craft procedures



SECTION B Assessor Guidance and Assessor Checklist

Assessor Guidance The industry standard for Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain describes competent performance and lays down the criteria by which competence should be demonstrated. It is essential that you read and understand this Section Guidance to the Assessor before you use the checklist. What is in this document? The Assessor Checklists describe the evidence which an assessor should seek in order to make a judgement on each candidate's competence and also includes a Candidate Record. Where and how will candidates be assessed? Candidates will be assessed onshore at a training facility and offshore in the workplace. The assessment will take the form of observation of the tasks being performed supported where necessary by oral or written questions. Who can be an Assessor? Assessments conducted onshore at an OPITO approved training centre should be carried out to the national standards by a qualified assessor. Assessments conducted offshore will be conducted by personnel appointed by the Duty Holder who are competent in the area being assessed and familiar with the relevant sections of the OPITO training and competence standards. An OPITO Competence Assessor certificate is available for those employers who wish to use it.

Assessors may be assisted by other assessors and competent instructors when gathering evidence on individual performance. How does an Assessor use the Assessor Checklist?

(a) Enter the candidate's name and company on the checklist and candidate record.

(b) Prior to the assessment taking place you (the assessor) must:

• make the candidate(s) aware that they are to be assessed. • ensure that the candidate(s) understands the standard which they will be

assessed . • ensure that the assessment site and conditions for assessment are suitable.



(c) Having ensured (a) and (b) you (the assessor) should clearly explain to the

candidate(s) the task(s) to be performed indicating also how you intend to gather evidence (e.g. observation of simulated exercises, oral or written questions, and witness statements).

(d) Allow an opportunity for feedback from the candidate. (e) Start the assessment, allow the candidates to continue with the tasks unless there is

a breach of safety at which point the assessment should be stopped. The exercise may continue when safety has been restored in order to identify any future training or development needs. Candidates should not be guided or prompted during the assessment. However, it may be necessary by using an appropriate questioning technique to ensure the candidates have the necessary underpinning knowledge and understanding to perform the tasks effectively and safely.

(f) In order to keep your own record when you are satisfied that the candidates have

demonstrated competence in each task place a () in the appropriate 'Onshore' box on the checklist and indicate the source of evidence by entering the code O, S, Q or W alongside the (). The codes are shown at the bottom of each page of the checklist.

Boxes which are shaded do not require any mark. Any candidate not yet demonstrating competence in a particular task should be identified in the 'Remarks' space by their allocated number (from the Candidate Record) and the appropriate task reference number. These reference numbers relate directly to the competence statements for Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain.

The 'Remark' may later be superseded by a 'now competent' statement if, following further coaching and/or practice, the candidate is able to demonstrate competence. However, there may be instances where a candidate does not demonstrate competence during the period of this programme.

In such cases the candidate's number and details of any training development needs which have been identified should be entered.

(g) Assessors should be aware that an assessment of competence is a judgement to be

made by the assessor and is not necessarily dependent on a 'tick in every box' since some tasks are obviously of critical importance and some are not.

In making a judgement it may be necessary for you (the assessor) to consult with other assessors or competent instructors who may also have witnessed the candidate's performance. The Assessor checklist is an aid to the assessor in making this judgement.



(h) When Candidates have been assessed for competence as Offshore Lifeboat

Coxswain the result of the assessment for each candidate must then be transferred to the Candidate Record either in the 'competence' column as () or as NYC (Not yet Competent) their training/development needs should be identified in the appropriate space.

(i) On completion of the programme you should sign-off the Candidate Record.

(j) Following the assessment, you (the Assessor) should comment to the candidate on

the positive aspects of their performance, identifying where appropriate the areas where competence has not been demonstrated and further training/development is required.

These training/development requirements should also be communicated between

the candidate, the duty holder or the candidate’s employer, depending on who scheduled the person to attend the course.



Assessor Checklists and Candidate Record

EVACUATE PERSONNEL FROM AN OFFSHORE INSTALLATION BY SURVIVAL CRAFT (TEMPSC) Ref: Task Onshore Offshore Source of

Evidence

1 Prepare for response to emergency

1.1 Maintain operational readiness of survival craft

1.1.1 Confirmed responsibility for survival craft

1.1.2 Confirmed survival craft is stowed correctly

1.1.3 Checked internal equipment and contents

1.1.4 Checked external equipment and machinery

1.1.5 Tested that the motor started on the first attempt

1.1.6 Checked diesel tank, battery, air bottle pressure, water spray protection and the lifeboat release mechanism

1.1.7 Ensured drinkable water stock

1.1.8 Completed operational records

1.1.9 Implemented corrective actions, where necessary, and communicated changes

1.1.10 Maintained security of survival craft

Internal equipment and contents: Compass, communications fuel gauges, instruments, lifejackets, resuscitator, first aid, location aids, sea anchor, engines. External equipment and Machinery: Rudder, propeller, antennae. Appropriate persons: Onshore, offshore. Maintenance records: Internal: fixtures, fittings, equipment. External: equipment, machinery

Remarks: Assessor:_________________________________Supervisor:__________________________________ Date:____________________________________ Date:________________________________________ Candidate:_________________________________________ Source of Evidence O - Observation S - Simulation Q - Questioning W - Witness



Ref Task Onshore Offshore Source of Evidence

1.2 Contribute to drills and exercises

1.2.1 Supplied valid and reliable information

1.2.2 Made contributions to drills and exercises

1.2.3 Assessed guidance required by individuals

1.2.4 Encouraged personnel to seek clarification of roles

1.2.5 Described launch and release to passengers

1.2.6 Ensured no passengers were on board when lifeboat launching was being tested

1.2.7 Took action to correct deviations from plans

1.2.8 Reported accidents and incidents

1.2.9 Maintained productive working relationships

1.2.10 Commented on personnel performance

1.2.11 Recommended improvements

Information: Time, date, nature, duration and scope of the exercise or drill Appropriate persons: Supervisor, OIM, survival craft crew, musterman Objectives: Perform drills/exercises in safe, effective and efficient manner Drills and exercises in safe, effective and efficient manner Drills and exercises: Alarm response, musters, preparing crafts, embarkation, launch, survival craft: suspension systems, fittings, equipment, boat handling techniques including recovery, to include emergency steering and astern manoeuvring

Remarks: Assessor:_________________________________Supervisor:___________________________________ Date:____________________________________ Date:________________________________________ Candidate:_________________________________________ Source of Evidence O - Observation S - Simulation Q - Questioning W - Witness




2 Respond to the emergency

2.1 Prepare self for emergency

2.1.1 Responded to alarms

2.1.2 Secured ongoing work

2.1.3 Located, checked and donned PPE

2.1.4 Reported to assigned survival craft

PPE: Appropriate to installations procedures, hard hat, survival suit, lifejacket, boots, gloves, warm clothing. Alarms: Emergency Procedures: Reporting, Securing ongoing work

2.2 Prepare survival craft

2.2.1 Checked external integrity of survival craft * *

2.2.2 Checked internal integrity of survival craft * *

2.2.3 Removed mechanical launch restraints * *

2.2.4 Removed boarding constraints * *

2.2.5 Started engine using both primary and secondary start systems

* *

2.2.6 Checked launch area is clear * *

2.2.7 Confirmed muster list * *

External integrity: Twinfall, single fall, freefall Internal integrity: Gauges, communication systems, start-up Procedures: Internal/external checks, Mechanical restraints, Start up, Communication







2.3 Board survival craft

2.3.1 Confirmed availability of survival craft for boarding * *

2.3.2 Receive and secure passengers * *

2.3.3 Checked visually launch area is clear * *

2.3.4 Confirmed the status of the craft with the command authority

* *

Procedures: Boarding, seating, securing, checking. communication Checks: Visual, verbal Confirmation: Verbal, visual. Appropriate manner: Prompt, controlled, with authority

2.4 Prepare to launch survival craft

2.4.1 Confirmed safe area * *

2.4.2 Determined clear course to steer * *

2.4.3 Confirmed that he launch area was clear * *

2.4.4 Secured hatches * *

2.4.5 Opened air and water spray protection systems * *

2.4.6 Obtained a rendezvous point from the emergency response team prior to launch

* *

Checks: Verbal, visual Confirmation: Verbal, visual Procedures: Securing hatches, Opening air and water spray protection systems, Designation of safe areas, Course determination, visual/compass







2.5 Launch survival craft

2.5.1 Activate release/lowering mechanism

2.5.2 Release survival craft from falls

Procedures: Release mechanism Lowering mechanism Falls Sea conditions: Current, heavy seas, swell, headway Wind conditions: Wind astern, crosswind, wind on bow.

2.6 Move survival craft to safe area

2.6.1 Clear immediate vicinity

2.6.2 Select appropriate course to safe area

2.6.3 Establish survival craft at safe area

Sea conditions: Current, heavy seas, swell, headway Wind conditions: Wind astern Crosswind Wind on bow Safe Areas: Procedures: Clearing the installations Establishing a safe area Visual/compass course selection Emergency Steering Procedures

2.7 Establish and maintain effective communications

2.7.1 Establish radio communications

2.7.2 Maintain communications

Radio channels: Emergency, local Appropriate people: Control room, emergency rescue services, passengers Communications: Radio, direct to passengers, hand signals, pyrotechnics, light, position indicating equipment Procedures: Emergency Response, communications, devolved command






Ref Task Onshore Offshore Source of

Evidence

2.8 Establish and maintain safety of personnel and survival craft

2.8.1 Maintained safety to personnel

2.8.2 Retrieved personnel from water

2.8.3 Positioned survival craft appropriate to weather and sea conditions

2.8.4 Shut off air and water spray protection systems

2.8.5 Maintained safety of survival craft

2.8.6 Deployed sea anchor

2.8.7 Established towing links

2.8.8 Transferred personnel

Procedures: safety of personnel on board survival craft retrieval of personnel from water air and water spray protection towing emergency steering procedures Weather Conditions: Clear vision, low wind, high wind, restricted vision, restricted visibility Sea conditions: Current, swell, heavy seas, headway Seasons: Summer, winter, spring, autumn Towing Links: towing other craft, liferaft, FRC, TEMPSC being towed Transfer: liferaft, FRC, TEMPSC, helicopter, stretcher, injured, non-injured

2.9 Disembark personnel from survival craft

2.9.1 Prepared to disembark

2.9.2 Disembarked personnel

Disembarkation: By air, by sea, to other installation Procedures: Disembarkation Personnel: Fully fit, injured



Continued…




CANDIDATE RECORD

EVACUATE PERSONNEL FROM AN OFFSHORE INSTALLATION BY SURVIVAL CRAFT (TEMPSC)

Candidate Name: Company:

Training and Development Needs:

Declaration: The person named was assessed by me against the standards of performance indicated in this document and in accordance with the assessment guidance. I consider the above person *has/*has not achieved a level of competence to enable him/her to take up a position as an Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain for further installation familiarisation and development. *I consider the above person requires further training and development in addition to that which is installation specific. Assessor's Name Signature Date

* delete whichever does not apply

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