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.
Electrical systems may include:
AC generators
Alarm systems
Batteries
Electrical motor starting circuits
Emergency electrical supply
Emergency generators
Generators
Power and lighting
Shore supply
Steering gear
Switchboards
Special requirements for electrical system maintenance may include:
Breakdown maintenance
Periodic inspections and surveys
Maintenance tasks may include:
Battery maintenance
Generator servicing
Replacing faulty wiring
Testing:
alarm systems
emergency generator
power and lighting systems
Consumables and equipment may include:
Replacement parts
Testing equipment
Tools and equipment rated for electrical work
Emergency equipment may include:
Alarm systems
Emergency generator
Firefighting equipment
Lifesaving equipment
Pump operations
Nature of breakdown may include:
Failure of electricity generating systems
Generator failure
Restrictions may include:
Stopping main engine
Stopping one generator
Switching to emergency power
Reports may include:
Incident reports
Maintenance log
Operational orders from organisation SMS
Reports required under planned maintenance system
Survey 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:
developing effective planning documents
providing high quality reports
ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and 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 undertaking planned and breakdown maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage AC electrical systems 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 undertaking planned and breakdown maintenance of 240 to 440 voltage AC electrical systems
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.