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.
Special requirements for maintenance may include:
Damage repair
Hatch cover watertight arrangements
Main engine or auxiliary machinery breakdowns
Replacing defective cargo lifting equipment
Routine maintenance tasks may include:
Back-ups
Changing user codes
Checks of cooling system, fuel, grease and oil, battery levels
Confirmation of operational effectiveness
Dismantling and assembling
Identification and replacement of worn parts
Inspections of fan belts, leads, lines, connections, air filters, hydraulics, lighting
Minor adjustments
Testing
Resource requirements may include:
Materials
Personnel
Tools and equipment
Training
Maintenance strategy may include:
Cleaning
Electrical
Emergency lighting
Evacuation
Housekeeping
Painting
Pests
Plumbing
Security
Potential risks may include:
Working at heights
Working in confined spaces
Working overside
Dealing with hazardous material
Hot work
Maintenance goals may include:
Changes in attitudes
Costs
Frequency of breakdowns
Length of time out of action
Time of repairs

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
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge.
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 implementing a vessel planned maintenance system 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 implementing a vessel planned maintenance system
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.