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.
Documentation may include:
Correspondence
Legal/government/professional/other documents
Reference to all evidence/information considered
Reports from others such as loss adjusters/assessors/ insurers, shipwrights, tradesmen, specialists and other surveyors
Survey:
books
files
Vessel records
Key stakeholders may include:
Client
Government or statutory authorities
Industry associations
Insurance broker or agent
Insurer
Legal or other practitioners
Manufacturers
Marine authorities
Master or crew
Mortgagee
Suppliers
Third parties
Trustee
Vessel owner
Risks may include:
Casualty
Damage
Loss or liability
Repairs
SMS
Tangible or intangible
WHS/OHS
Information may include:
Historical data
Maintenance schedules
Operating environment of organisation or vessel
Other survey reports and relevant survey documentation
Vessel condition
Business equipment and technology may include:
Cameras
Computers
Data storage devices
Email
Facsimile machines
Internet, extranet and intranet
Photocopiers, printers, scanners
Software applications, such as databases and word applications
Feedback may include:
Clients and colleagues
Documentation and reports
Quality assurance data
Questionnaires

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:
effectively liaising with internal and external authorities/agencies
providing high quality reports
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 developing marine survey reports can 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 developing marine survey reports
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.