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.
Charts and publications must include:
Electronic charts
Notice to Mariners
Paper charts
Tide tables
Navigational hazards may include:
Restricted visibility
Shallow ground
Traffic
Unlit beacons
Propulsion equipment may include:
Inboard engine
Outboard engine
Alarms may include:
Bilge alarms
Depth alarms
Engine alarms
Off-course alarms
Radar range alarms
Navigation equipment may include:
Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)
Compass
Echo sounder
Electronic Chart Systems (ECS) and plotter
Paper charts
GPS
Radar
Safety equipment must include:
Distress flares/pyrotechnics
Electronic position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)
Firefighting equipment
Life jackets
Life rafts and hydrostatic release systems
Communications equipment may include:
HF radio
VHF radio
Anchoring and mooring equipment may include:
Anchor
Mooring lines
Sea anchors
Passage plan must include:
Anticipated weather conditions
Courses to steer or knowledge of navigation markers during the passage
Depths of water throughout the passage
ETA at destination
Tidal information

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:
plotting a planned passage both electronically and on a paper chart
awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings
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:
marine operations site with an appropriate vessel up to 12 metres or an approved marine simulator to demonstrate the planning and navigation of a passage within the 12 nm limit
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 planning and navigating a passage within the 12 nm limit
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.