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.
Deck machinery may include:
Anchoring equipment
Blocks and tackle
Booms
Cables and chains
Cranes
Derricks
Fibre and wire ropes
Freeing ports
Hatches and hatch covers
Hoists
Internal ramps associated with bow and stern door loading arrangements
Pipeline systems - bilge and ballast suctions and wells
Side/bow/stern doors or elevators
Valves and pumps
Watertight doors
Winches and capstans
Windlasses
Cargo handling gear and equipment may include:
Chain blocks
Chains
Eye bolts
Fibre ropes
Flexible steel wire rope (FSWR)
Rigging screws
Shackles
Sheaves
Turnbuckles
Wire and synthetic slings
Preparations must include:
Cargo gear record book entries
Checking safe working load of equipment
Establishing communications
Identifying hazards
Identifying locations of load site and destination
Planning for lifting operations
Pre-operational checks
Safety devices
Safety equipment must include:
Free fall arrest devices
Safety harness
Safety nets
Static safety lines
Methods of communication may include:
Hand signals
Hand held radios
Listening
Questioning to confirm understanding and appropriate worksite protocol
Signage
Written instructions
Hazards may include:
Insufficient lighting
Overhead obstructions
Other personnel in area of operation
Weather conditions
Hazard control procedures may include:
Ensuring operation is visible to operator at all times or a watchperson is utilised to ensure a lift is monitored at all times
Identifying hazards and assessing risks of the operation
Inspecting equipment and record books before commencing operations
Providing adequate lighting
Wearing appropriate protective clothing

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:
exercising all safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures during operation of deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel
effectively communicating with others when operating deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel.
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 operating deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel may 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 operating deck machinery, cargo handling gear and equipment on a vessel
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.