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.
Terms to describe size and shape of vessels may include:
Breadth
Camber
Draught
Flare
Length
Rake
Rise of floor
Sheer
Terms to describe size or cargo carrying capacity of vessels may include:
Deadweight
Gross register tonnage
Gross tonnage
Net register tonnage
Net tonnage
Terms to describe effects of forces exerted on hull may include:
Hogging
Racking
Sagging
Still water bending moment
Openings may include:
Cables
Piping
Trunking
Watertight door
Surface preparation may include:
Degreasing
Sand blasting
Shot blasting
Ultra high pressure water jetting
Wet blasting
Areas may include:
Ballast tanks
Cargo tanks
Freshwater tanks
Superstructures
Underwater areas
Weatherdecks

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:
providing accurate and reliable information
providing appropriate level of detail in responses.
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 basic knowledge of ship construction can be demonstrated
technical reference library with current publications on commercial shipping
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 demonstrating basic knowledge of ship construction
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.