NZQA registered unit standard
29354 version 2
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Title
Maintain vessel security and provide on-board first aid according to
STCW A-V1
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard is for people employed in the maritime trade
controlling the operation of the ship and care for persons on
board at the operational level or are training to do so.
People credited with this unit standard are able to maintain
vessel security and provide on-board first aid in accordance
with STCW A-VI/6-1 competencies contribute to the
enhancement of maritime security through heightened
awareness; recognition of security threats; and understanding
of the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness
and vigilance; table A-VI/4-1 competency apply immediate first
aid in the event of accident or illness on board;
Classification
Maritime > Sea Survival and Sea Safety
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
References
International Maritime Organization (IMO), International convention on Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers including 2010
Manila amendments; Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; MARPOL 73/78;
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972; International Ship
and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code; Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention
(1974/1988), and any subsequent amendments.
2
Definitions
First-aid
Assistance and intervention to persons suffering sudden illness or accident with the
aim to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening and promote recovery.
3
Assessment information
All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented worksite
safety procedures (where these exceed the codes) for personal, product, and
worksite safety, and the obligations required under current legislation.
Assessment may be of evidence that is naturally occurring in the workplace or
obtained from approved instruction or during attendance at an approved course,
including practical demonstrations in spaces which provide realistic training
conditions and simulated shipboard conditions.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
29354 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Maintain vessel security and provide on-board first aid according to STCW A-VI.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Maritime security is enhanced through heightened awareness in accordance
with STCW A-VI/6-1.
1.2
Security threats are recognised in accordance with STCW A-VI/6-1.
1.3
The need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance is
explained in accordance with STCW A-VI/6-1.
1.4
Immediate first aid is applied in the event of accident or illness on board in
accordance with STCW A-VI/4-1.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 January 2016
31 December 2018
Revision
2
21 April 2016
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0054
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
29354 version 2
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Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz at qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016