Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	
Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for 
demonstrating 
competence	Criteria for 
evaluating competence	
Operate life-saving appliances	Life-saving

Ability to organize abandon ship drills and knowledge of the operation of survival craft and rescue boats, their launching appliances and arrangements, and their equipment, including radio life-saving appliances, satellite EPIRBs, SARTs, immersion suits and thermal protective aids	Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training and experience as set out in section
A-VI/2, paragraphs 1 to 4	Actions in responding to abandon ship and survival situations are appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances and conditions and comply with accepted safety practices and standards	
Apply medical first aid on board ship	Medical aid

Practical application of medical guides and advice by radio, including the ability to take effective action based on such knowledge in the case of accidents or illnesses that are likely to occur on board ship	Assessment of evidence obtained from approved training as set out in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3	The identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries or conditions is prompt and treatment minimizes immediate threat to life	
Monitor compliance with legislative requirements	Basic working knowledge of the relevant IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of the marine environment	Assessment of evidence obtained from examination or
approved training	Legislative requirements relating to safety of life at sea, security and protection of the marine environment are correctly identified	
Application of leadership and teamworking skills	Working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training

A knowledge of related inter- national maritime conventions and recommendations, and national legislation

Ability to apply task and work load management, including:

.1   planning and co-ordination

.2   personnel assignment

.3   time and resource constraints

.4   prioritization	Assessment of evidence obtained from one or more of the following:

.1   approved training

.2   approved in-service experience

.3   practical demonstration	The crew are allocated duties and informed of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individuals concerned

Training objectives and activities are based on assessment of current competence and
capabilities and operational requirements

Operations are demonstrated to be in accordance with applicable rules