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.
Action plan must include:
Cargo plan
Dry-docking and slipping operations
Planned maintenance system
Safety management plan
Voyage planning
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental issues must include:
Working at heights
Working in:
confined spaces
freezer spaces
Working overside on stages
Operational targets may include:
Achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) from the business plan
Optimum fuel usage
On time completion of survey and docking operations
Passage planning to achieve safe and efficient routing
Vessel resource and equipment requirements may include:
Charts and publications for the intended voyage
Stores, fuel and spare parts sufficient for the voyage
Tools and equipment necessary to conduct planned maintenance
Operational work plans may include:
Docking and repair plans
Managing confined space entry
Passage planning
Periodic survey requirements

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:
developing effective planning documents
completing a review of and updating the process for vessel operations.
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 or simulation where monitoring and managing vessel operations may 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 monitoring and managing vessel operations
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.