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.
Propulsion unit and engine systems must include:
Ancillary systems and controls
Bow and stern thrusters units
Controllable pitch propellers (CPP)
Diesel engines
Engine systems and controls
Gearing systems
Hydraulic systems and controls
Performance indicators
Power generating units and controls
Propeller shafting arrangements
Pumps and pumping systems
Safety alarm systems
Speed and fuel consumption indicators
Steering gear
Support services may include:
Air conditioning systems
Air starting systems
Bilge systems
Cooling water systems
Fire detection and suppression systems
Fuel pumps, lines and tanks
Lubrication systems
Refrigeration systems
Steering gear systems
Waste management and pollution control systems
Water pumping systems
Emergencies must include:
Fire or explosion
Flooding
Loss of:
propulsion
electrical power
steering
Operational records must include:
Instructions of relevant maritime authorities
Log books
Operational orders from the organisation’s safety management system
Plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures
Relevant sections of state and territory maritime regulations, NCSV and USL Code related to operation of propulsion plants and ancillary equipment

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:
working as part of a team
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
providing the required amount of detail in reports.
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:
appropriate sized vessel or simulator where managing a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services 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 managing a propulsion unit using appropriate engine systems and support services
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.