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.
Wheelhouse navigation equipment may include:
AIS
Alarm devices including off-course and watch alarms
Automatic pilot
Azimuth mirrors
Bottom logs
Coverage areas
DGPS
Echo sounder
Electronic charts
GPS
Hyperbolic systems
Magnetic and gyro compasses
Plotters
Radar
Satellite technology
Misrepresentation of information may include
Compass errors
False echoes
GPS and DGPS errors
Incorrect setting up of electronic chart system (ECS) or electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS)
Incorrect setting up of GPS
Incorrect radar settings for heading marker and range marker
Sea returns
Navigational data may include:
Navigation safety warning
Recording courses steered
Weather and oceanographic 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:
operating marine radar systems and equipment on an automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA) system
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 using wheelhouse equipment may be conducted
approved radar simulator where ARPA training 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 using wheelhouse equipment
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.