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.
Bridge equipment may include:
ARPA
Automatic identification systems
Automatic pilot
Azimuth mirrors and other bearing measurement devices
Bridge alarm systems
Chronometer
Electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS)
Echo sounder
Differential satellite navigation systems
Doppler and electro-magnetic speed logs
Integrated navigation systems
Loran C navigation systems
Magnetic and gyro compasses including rate of turn gyro
Navigation light systems
Radar
Satellite navigation systems
Sextant
Signalling devices
Voyage data recorders
Misrepresentations may include:
Compass errors
False echoes
Incorrect radar settings for heading marker and range marker
Incorrect setting up of electronic chart system (ECS) or ECDIS
Incorrect setting up of satellite navigation systems
Satellite and differential satellite navigation system errors
Sea and rain clutter returns
Navigational data may include:
Navigation safety warning
Recording of courses steered
Weather and oceanographic reports

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 appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge.
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 bridge equipment 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 using bridge equipment
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.