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.
Spares and stores may include:
Appropriate oils and grease
Cleaning material
Machinery spare parts
Shackles and other lifting equipment
Tools, hand and power
Preparations and checks may include:
Checking:
coolants levels
fuel level
filters
Confirming correct pressures of auxiliary systems
Dip oil
Inspecting:
batteries and turn on isolator
for leaks and faults
safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts
Lubrication
Opening valves as appropriate
Power leads
Spares and stores
Stowage of LPG cylinders
Flammable/explosive materials may include:
Liquid fuels
LPG
Refrigerant gas
Engines and auxiliary systems may include:
Auxiliary equipment and associated spaces
Cooling systems
Lubricating systems
Marine two- and four-stroke diesel engines
Paddle and shafting arrangements
Propeller and immediate shafting alignment
Pumping systems
Refrigeration systems
Steering systems
Environmental implications may include:
Excessive noise and exhaust emissions
Loss of fuel and oil overside
Emergency may include:
Failure of the auxiliary engines
Fire
Flooding
Loss of steering
Operational records may include:
Maintenance logs
Running logs
Maintenance requirements may include:
Cleaning:
coolers
filters
Greasing
Maintaining emergency equipment
Oiling
Oily water separator
Overhauling and repairing pumps
Scheduled survey inspections
Topping up oils

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:
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults.
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 operating and maintaining engines for auxiliary systems other than steam auxiliary systems 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 operating and maintaining engines for auxiliary systems other than steam auxiliary 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.