Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Machinery, machinery systems and structural components may include:
Electrohydraulic steering gear
Engine and gearbox:
cooling systems
lubricating systems
Engine fuel systems
Gearbox
Hydraulic systems including steering gear
Pumps and pumping systems for bilge, fuel oil, freshwater and seawater systems
Refrigeration plant and its operation
Refrigeration system components
Steering gear
Transmission systems from engine output shaft to propeller
Two- and four-stroke diesel engines
Special requirements for maintenance may include:
Asbestos awareness
Awareness of confined and restricted space operations
Dry docking
Handling refrigerant gas within regulatory requirements
Maintenance tasks may include:
Cleaning:
coolers
filters
Greasing
Maintaining:
emergency equipment
firefighting and lifesaving equipment
Oiling
Oily water separator
Overhauling and repairing pumps
Scheduled survey inspections
Topping up oils
Consumables and equipment may include:
Cleaning chemicals
Coolants
Hand and power tools
Oils and grease
Refrigerant gas
Replacement parts
Test equipment
Emergency equipment may include:
Communication equipment
Emergency lighting
Firefighting equipment
First aid provisions
Lifesaving equipment
Nature of breakdown may include:
Cooling water system failure
Engine failure
Exhaust systems
Fuel system failure
Gearbox failure
Loss of control systems
Lubricating systems failure
Power plant failure
Propeller and shafting arrangements
Pumping systems failure
Refrigeration plant and its operation
Steering gear failure
Restrictions applied to operations may include:
Stopping or slowing main engine
Switching to emergency power
Reports may include:
Incident reports
Maintenance log
Reports required under planned maintenance system
Survey reports

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
developing effective planning documents
providing high quality reports
attention to detail when completing documentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where undertaking planned and breakdown maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate undertaking planned and breakdown maintenance of machinery, machinery systems and structural components
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.