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.
Knots, splices, stoppers, whippings and servings must include:
Bowline
Clove hitch
Cod-end knot
Figure-eight knot
Half hitch
Reef knot
Rolling hitch
Round turn and two half hitches
Sheet bend
Timber hitch
Anchor and equipment may include:
Anchors and cables
Anchor buoy
Anchor securing arrangements
Anchor windlass
Sea anchor
Mooring lines and associated equipment must include:
Bitts
Bollards
Capstan
Chocks
Mooring wires
Synthetic and fibre lines
Tug lines and wires
Winches
Windlass
Lashing equipment may include:
Chains
Ropes
Tensioning device
Webbing
Wires
Deck equipment must include:
Bow and stern cargo doors
Gangways
Hatch covers
Hoists
Pilot ladders
Rat-guards
Side doors
Incidents may include:
Failure of communications systems
Leakage from faulty valves and hoses
Tank overflow

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:
lashing and securing moveable equipment, especially on deck, in holds and freezers
anchoring a vessel in varying weather conditions
rigging a sea anchor to control a specified rate and direction of drift and/or angle to sea
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 applying seamanship skills aboard a vessel 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 performing seamanship skills
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.