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.
Safety precautions may include:
Checking:
own personal fitness and medical wellbeing
whereabouts of edge of wharf
whereabouts of other members of mooring/untying team
Confirming availability of a personal flotation device upon arrival at mooring operation
Keeping work area hazard-free
Obtaining and using required personal protective equipment (such as safety footwear, safety helmet, suitable gloves, safety vest and reflective braces, personal collar insert for flotation device)
Removing rings from fingers to avoid them being caught on steel wire ropes
Wearing suitable clothing
Relevant documentation and records may include:
Mooring and untying plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
Relevant maritime authority instructions
Relevant sections of maritime regulations concerning mooring and untying operations
Reports and records of mooring operations or any safety incident
Rope and equipment manufacturer instructions and procedures
Safety instructions and procedures
Mooring or untying operations may include:
Landing a gangway
Preparing a berth
Receiving heaving line from:
a launch
a vessel
Returning heaving line to a vessel
Untying and letting go a vessel
Working:
by day or night
in normal and emergency situations
under any permissible conditions of weather
at various shoreside terminals and wharves
Communication may include:
Oral communication with mooring supervisor or Master and other members of mooring or untying team
VHF radio between:
tug crew and pilot on vessel
tug crew and mooring launch crew
mooring launch crew and pilot on vessel
radio between mooring supervisor (shore-side) and:
pilot on vessel
mooring personnel (bow)
mooring personnel (stern)
Others involved in mooring and untying vessels may include:
Mooring launch crew
Mooring master or supervisor
Mooring team
Pilot and crew on vessel being moored or untied and tug
Tug crew
Vessel crew

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:
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults
following all orders carefully and systematically
ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements.
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 communicating during shore-based mooring and untying operations 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 communicating during shore-based mooring and untying 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.