MARF038 — Manage provision of medical care on board a vessel

1 Manage vessel medical care

• 1.1Availability of adequate resources is monitored and maintained to support medical responses
• 1.2Regular inspections of stock and equipment are conducted to ensure currency and operational readiness according to organisational requirements
• 1.3Equipment and resources are stored and maintained according to regulatory requirements and manufacturer/supplier instructions
• 1.4Risks on the vessel are reviewed and organisational policies and procedures related to the provision of medical care are validated
• 1.5Planning is conducted for responses to major incidents onboard the vessel

2 Take charge of a casualty onboard vessel

• 2.1Safety of injured or ill person, bystanders and self in an accident situation is assessed according to first aid procedures
• 2.2Safety requirements associated with providing medical care and vessel environmental requirements are adhered to
• 2.3Condition of injured or ill person is assessed according to first aid procedures
• 2.4Position of injured or ill person is adjusted to optimise personal comfort for the medical condition or injury
• 2.5Injured or ill person is reassured and supported during the wait for medical assistance
• 2.6Nature of the illness/injury is explained to injured or ill person
• 2.7Significance of changes in person’s condition is promptly recognised and appropriate action is taken if there are signs of deterioration in injured or ill person
• 2.8Calm, confident and reassuring personal attitude is conveyed

3 Provide medical care

• 3.1Medical emergencies and injuries are identified and assessed correctly, and appropriate action is taken to prevent further injury
• 3.2Symptoms and appropriate treatment are identified based on the concepts of clinical examination and medical history
• 3.3Medical emergencies and injuries are diagnosed and managed according to accepted medical practice, and relevant national and international guides
• 3.4Manufacturer recommendations and accepted medical practice with regard to dosage and application of drugs and medication are complied with
• 3.5Complete and effective methods to protect against infection and spread of diseases are used
• 3.6Resuscitation techniques are performed following safety procedures, if required
• 3.7Appropriate techniques for moving injured or ill person are used
• 3.8Resources and equipment are recovered and reprocessed, and waste is disposed of safely

4 Seek external assistance

• 4.1Condition of injured or ill person is documented over time to assist with ongoing management
• 4.2Communication links are established with external medical services to ensure prompt control action is taken
• 4.3Clinical examination procedures are completed and instructions received are complied with
• 4.4Assessment of person’s condition is relayed to external medical advisors
• 4.5Medical procedures are carried out under medical instruction using relevant communication equipment and instructions received are complied with
• 4.6Condition of injured or ill person is evaluated to determine transport requirements for additional medical care
• 4.7Preparation for the evacuation of injured or ill person by emergency services is provided, if required, according to organisational procedures and welfare of person is maximised
• 4.8Resources and equipment are recovered and reprocessed, and waste is disposed of safely

5 Manage first aid records

• 5.1Documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and records maintained
• 5.2Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
• 5.3Confidentiality of records and information is maintained in accordance with privacy principles and regulatory and organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for MARF038 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARF038 needs to address all 95 unit components: 5 elements with 32 performance criteria, 31 performance evidence requirements, 32 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MARF038?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARF038 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARF038 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARF038 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARF038, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.