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.
Relevant engineering publications and other documentation may include:
Anti pollution and environmental protection regulations and procedures, including relevant sections of the MARPOL Convention
Instructions of relevant maritime authorities and classification societies concerning shipboard machinery operations, maintenance and repair
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
Machinery and vessel manufacturer specifications, instructions and recommended procedures
Marine engineering publications and manuals
Relevant sections of national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders and class society rules dealing with shipboard machinery maintenance and repair
Operational and maintenance logs, running sheets and records, including computer databases of running information and maintenance records
Vessel and organisational planned operational and maintenance procedures and instructions
Vessel safety and emergency contingency plans and procedures, including relevant sections of the SOLAS Convention
Vessel survey as it relates to shipboard plant, equipment and machinery
Performance indicators may include:
Computer screens
Gauges
Instrumentation
Available tools may include:
Alarms
Hand held radios
Internal communication systems

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:
attention to detail when communicating with others
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 communicating effectively when performing engineering duties can be demonstrated
technical reference library with current publications on basic marine operations
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 communicating effectively when performing engineering duties
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.