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.
Information management system may include:
Data receival
Procedures and protocols
Recording
Recording and documenting incidents
Security and authority assignment
Storage and despatch modes
Types of technology - electronic data exchange devices
Relevant personnel may include:
Crew supervisors
Masters of other vessels
Senior crew members
Senior management
Union or employee representatives
WHS/OHS committee/s and other people with specialist responsibilities
Contingency plans may include:
Allocating functions or tasks
Recycling and re-using materials
Risk identification, assessment and management processes
Strategies for reducing costs, wastage, stock or consumables
Resource acquisition may include:
Current and projected human, physical and financial resources
Goods and services to be purchased and ordered
Stock requirements and requisitions
Appropriate format may include:
Details of administrative requirements prior to commencing workplace operation
Details in a procedural way of individual activities required to be carried out and completed
Location and conditions where workplace operation is to be undertaken
Procedural operations of tools, equipment and technology relevant to the workplace operation
Specific safety information and instructions for the safe conduct of the workplace operation
Performance expectations may include:
Documented KPIs developed by Master for:
individuals
individuals and crew
Informal KPIs developed by Master for:
individuals
individuals and crew
Potential and current issues and problems may include:
Appeals against formal decisions such as assessments
Bullying
Discrimination and harassment
Dispute between individuals or parties
Grievances
Injury rehabilitation
Perceived or actual issues relating to work:
roles, job design and allocation of duties
performance of self and others
Prejudice or racial vilification
Promotions
Stress or personal problems
Development opportunities may include:
Career pathways
Coaching
External study
Formal course participation
Induction
In-house training programs
Job rotation
Mentoring
On-the-job training
Team-building strategies may include:
Clarifying ground rules and behavioural expectations
Defining and clarifying objectives and work area plans
Ensuring input into the review of the safety management system is encouraged
Fostering creativity
Offering constructive feedback
Recognising achievements
Strengthening communication processes
Consultative methods may include:
Email/intranet communications, newsletters or other processes and devices that ensure all employees have the opportunity to contribute to team and individual operational plans
Mechanisms used to provide feedback to work team in relation to outcomes of consultation
Meetings, interviews, brainstorming sessions

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:
informing crew of expected standards of work and behaviour in a manner appropriate to the individual concerned
assessing current competence and capabilities and operational requirements to determine training objectives and activities
giving and receiving communication clearly and unambiguously.
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 managing a vessel and its crew 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 managing a vessel and its crew
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.