Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
sea survival, fire fighting at sea and first aid techniques
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
applying animal welfare ethics and procedures
controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
reducing energy use
reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).
Factors may include:
fire
operational limits
navigational hazards
sea condition:
chop
effect of current direction on wave height
wave height
visibility:
fog
low light conditions
rain.
Work plan may include contingencies, such as:
ability to make safe havens:
alternative sources of propulsion
mother ship
shore
ability to remove water from the vessel by:
bailing
bilge pump
removing the drainage plug while planing
ability to use alternative steering.
Safety equipment and spares may include:
alternative sources of propulsion and steering
anchoring devices
bailing or bilge pumping arrangements
bilge removal systems
communications equipment
distress signalling devices:
flares, flags, EPIRB and other methods
drinking water
fire extinguishers
PFD
tools and spare parts
torch and batteries.
Loads may include:
cargo:
aquaculture nets and gear
diving equipment
fishing gear
oyster farm equipment
stock and feeds
catch or harvest
distribution and securing procedures
monitoring equipment
passengers.
Limits may include:
distance from safe haven
distance from supervision
operational limits
proximity to dangers
range of fuel tank
sectors
speed limits.
Manoeuvred may include:
alternative steering
using oars
using outboard motor.
Tasks may include:
anchoring and sea anchoring
approaching a beach or landing
berthing
manoeuvring in confined areas or heavy seas
recovering person overboard
reversing
towing
unberthing.
Maintained:
by controlling:
cleanliness
corrosion
hull damage
hull fractures and fatigue.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
ensure the vessel remains within operational limits
manoeuvre a small vessel whilst engaged in common tasks.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
effect of overloading and poor stability practices
effect of sea state on vessel performance
pre-operational checks of propulsion system, dinghy and safety equipment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:
fully operational vessel powered by an outboard motor.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.