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.
ECDIS must include:
Adequate and up-to-date back-up paper charts
Adequate and up-to-date electronic charts
Back-up systems
Electronic position fixing system
Gyro and log
Raster charts
Uninterruptable power supply
Vector electronic chart systems
Settings may include:
Alarm parameters for anti-grounding
Back-up arrangements
Chart update status
Completeness of chart data
Proximity to contacts and special areas
Additional information must include:
AIS input
Radar/ARPA input
Information may include:
Chart data displayed
Contacts
Mode and orientation
Own position
Radar overlay functions
Radar tracking
Route monitoring
Sea area display
User-created information layers
System and position alarms must include:
Approach to waypoint, critical point, navigation danger and other ships
Chart alarms
Depth and contour alarms
Mode losses
Primary failure
Situational awareness may include:
Chart data and scale selection
Contact detection and management
Integrity of sensors
Safe water and proximity of hazards
Set and drift
Suitability of route
Data may include:
ENC source, date and edition
Chart correction information
Vessel voyage details

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 integrity of back-up systems
ensuring integrity of data.
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 using an ECDIS may be conducted
approved ECDIS simulator where training 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 using an ECDIS
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.