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.
Legislative requirements may include:
Applicable crime Acts and codes of practice
Award and enterprise agreements
General duty of care responsibilities
Maritime industry codes of practice
Maritime transport Acts and regulations
Designated personnel may include:
Company Security Officer
Emergency services
First Aid Officer
Master
Port Security Officer
Ship Security Officer
WHS/OHS representative
Security threats may include:
Injury to persons
Persons carrying weapons
Persons causing a public nuisance
Persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour
Persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
Persons with criminal intent
Piracy and armed robbery
Terrorism
Theft
Unattended packages, goods, baggage or cargo
Unattended vehicles in areas not designated for parking
Vandalism
Violence or physical threats
Security equipment may include:
Alarms
Locked and secure areas
Mirrors
Surveillance equipment
Appropriate action must include:
Access control to the vessel
Monitoring restricted areas
Procedures for reporting security risks may include:
Completing documentation such as logs and activity reports
Completing police reports
Contacting designated personnel
Requesting security assistance
Communication modes may include:
Alarms
Call codes and signs
Hand signals
Megaphone
Mobile phone
Public address system
Telephone
Two-way radio
Verbal communication

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:
awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings
attention to appropriate level 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:
marine operations site where following vessel security procedures 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 following vessel security procedures
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.