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.
Diagnostic information may include:
Engine efficiency
Fuel consumption
Temperature
Common combustion faults may include:
Engine cylinder fuel supply
Lack of total combustion
Methods of pressure-charging diesel engines may include:
Exhaust gas turbo charging
Positive displacement engine-driven blowers
Under-piston assistance
Diesel engine components may include:
Bedplates
Camshafts
Crankshafts
Cross-heads
Cylinder heads
Exhaust valves
Frames
Fuel injectors
Fuel pumps
Liners
Pistons
Tie-rods for two- or four-stroke engines
Turbochargers
Valves and rocket gear
Hazards may include:
Acids
Chemicals
Defective or bypassed machinery protective devices
Defective or inappropriately adjusted exhaust systems
Enclosed spaces
Flammable liquids under pressure
Hydrocarbons
Lifting heavy components both unaided and with lifting gear
Leaking oil and fuel
Causes may include:
Airlock in feed water system
Cleanliness of economiser tubes
Failure of economiser feed pump
Loss of feed-water supply

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 marine diesel engines and systems can be demonstrated
diagrams, specifications and other information required for performing basic calculations related to marine diesel engines and systems
technical reference library with current publications on basic marine diesel engines and systems
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 marine diesel engines and 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.