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:
Cleaning products and materials
Grease
LPG
Machinery spare parts
Oils
Paint
Refrigeration gas
Tools, hand and power
Flammable/explosive materials must include:
Liquid fuels
LPG
Refrigerant gas
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards may include:
Heavy objects securely lashed
Leaking fuel
Loose machinery guards
Slippery decks
Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems may include:
Auxiliary equipment and associated spaces
Cooling systems
Fuel systems
Gearbox
Lubricating systems
Marine two- and four-stroke:
diesel engines
petrol engines
Propeller and immediate shafting alignment
Pumping systems
Refrigeration systems
Steering systems
Sterndrive and water jet drive units
Environmental implications may include:
Accidental release of refrigeration gas
Excessive noise
Exhaust emissions
Loss of fuel and oil overboard
Pumping bilges
Polluting substances may include:
Chemicals
Oils
Refrigeration gases
Sewage
Operational records may include:
Ballast log
Maintenance logs
Oil record book
Running logs
Emergencies may include:
Emergency steering
Failure of the main engine
Fire
Flooding

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:
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults
implementing workplace environmental and waste management procedures correctly.
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 marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems on a vessel up to 1500 kW 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 marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems on a vessel up to1500 kW
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.