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, hitches and bends 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
Lifting gear may include:
Blocks (including chain blocks and power blocks)
Cargo handling wires, ropes and chains
Derricks and cranes
Drum ends and capstans
Eye bolts
Hooks
Ropes, slings and strops
Shackles
Swivels
Anchor and equipment may include:
Anchor buoy
Anchor securing arrangements
Anchor windlass
Sea anchor
Single anchor
Twin anchor
Coverage may include:
Accommodation spaces
Bow doors (barges)
Engine room
Galley
Storage spaces including freezer rooms
Wheelhouse
Secured may include:
Accommodation and storage spaces
Air pipes
Anchors
Doors
Galley, stores and equipment
Hatches
Large objects likely to move in a sea way
Materials on deck and below
Openings
Skylights
Tanks
Irregularities must include:
Affecting the safety and integrity of the:
vessel
crew and passengers
equipment
materials, such as cargo
Information must include:
Basic principles of stability
Impact of design and hull
Terms and definitions
Stability conditions must include:
Adding and removing weights
Additions or alterations to original configuration
Effects of slack tanks
Effects of water on deck
Hauling netting using power block
Roll period
Snagged trawl (hookup)
Stiff and tender vessel
Transferring weights using a crane or other lifting device
Tasks may include:
Using portable ladders to access heights up to 1.8 metres
Working at heights more than 1.8 metres

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:
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities
providing the required amount of detail in reports.
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 performing seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 24 metres 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.