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.
Safety management system may include:
Documents related to safety training for crew
Emergency systems
Fire procedures
Manufacturer guidelines for equipment
Safety manuals, signs and equipment
Standing orders
Workplace safety and emergency procedures
Relevant legislation may include:
Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law
National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV):
particularly Part E as it applies in a given situation
Other legislation relevant to commercial vessels for operational systems
Relevant commonwealth and state/territory WHS/OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice relating to:
common law
contract law
criminal law
dangerous goods
environmental protection
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination law
industrial relations law
workers’ compensation
Standards may include:
Australian Standards
Guidance notes and instructions to surveyors issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Industry standards and codes of practice
International standards
National standards developed by the national maritime regulator
Other regulations and standards developed by WHS/OHS regulators
Non-compliance may include:
Inadequate systems of information, instruction training or supervision
Non-compliance with NSCV Part E requirements
Plant equipment or substances not maintained or used or stored in an unsafe condition
Poor consultative practices
Poor design
Workplace hazards not identified or controlled
Workplace systems not in place or inadequate
Appropriate actions may include:
Contributing to the identification of noncompliance with safety management requirements for size and nature of operation
Making recommendations about how compliance with SMS requirements could be achieved
Participating and assisting marine surveyors and other maritime regulatory inspectors
Participating in an SMS audit
Participating in an SMS inspection
Providing information on appropriate methods of implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions to ensure SMS compliance
Reporting breaches of compliance to responsible persons or authorities
Where required, making notes or drafting reports related to compliance levels with SMS requirements
Sources may include:
Audits
Australian and international standards
Hazard, incident and investigation reports
Industry bodies
Manufacturer manuals and specifications
Regulators
Regulatory authorities
SMS specialists
Training, information sessions and forums
Unions
Websites, journals and newsletters
WHS/OHS professional bodies

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:
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
producing accurate and reliable information.
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 knowledge of SMS legal framework in the workplace can be applied
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 applying knowledge of SMS legal framework in the workplace
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.