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.
Maintenance and repair activities may include:
Fire and bilge pumps: regular testing with repairs carried out, as necessary, as a result of such tests
Greasing and oiling
Lifebuoys and lifejackets: subject to regular inspection
Lifesaving appliances: regular inspection and maintenance of lifeboats and equipment, which may include replacing lashings, wires, expired food and general cleaning and painting
Ropes and wires: inspecting for damage; repairing damaged areas (splicing); replacing, where necessary, such items as mooring lines, cargo wires, lashings, lifeboat falls
Rust prevention
Area may include:
Battery room
Engine room
Exposed deck area
Firefighting equipment spaces
Store room
Wheelhouse and accommodation area
Fittings and equipment may include:
Lifting equipment
Fall arrest and restraint devices
Fuel, fresh and ballast water, bilge and firefighting pumps
Navigation lights and shapes
Steering gear
Windlass and capstan
Materials may include:
Cleaning chemicals
Paint residues
Rags
Spent oil

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 safely at all times.
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 routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel 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 performing routine maintenance and repairs on a vessel
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.