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.
Environmental management policies and procedures must include:
Ballast water control
Bilge pumping
Disposal of garbage
Disposal of waste oil
Loss of cargo
Loss of vessel
Refuelling
Sewage control
Stowage and management of explosive and flammable material
Transfer of fuel
Environmental hazards may include:
Anchoring
Harm to marine life
Noise
Oil pollution
Polluting emissions of gas and smoke
Spillages of cargo
Spillages of fuel
Waste pollution
Relevant principles may include:
Ballast water management
Preventing oil pollution
Sewage discharge
Stowage and management of explosive and flammable materials
Waste collection, treatment, recycling or disposal
Housekeeping standards may include:
Pollution control and equipment.
Waste minimisation and control
Hazardous events may include:
Anchoring in a prohibited sensitive area
Garbage discharge
Polluting emissions of gas and smoke
Poorly maintained equipment and machinery resulting in pollution
Sewage discharge
Spillages of cargo
Waste and debris spillage from oil and fuel containers
Control measures may include:
Cofferdams around fuel vents and manifolds
Oil spill absorbent material
Oil spill containment equipment
Oily water separators, if fitted
Sound operational procedures

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:
maintaining compliance with legislation for protection of the marine environment
implementing preventative and remedial anti pollution procedures according to organisational and regulatory requirements
identifying typical pollution control problems and taking appropriate action
awareness of responsibilities for preventing pollution of the marine environment.
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 monitoring environmental management on a vessel may be assessed
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 monitoring environmental management on a vessel
direct observation of 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.