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.
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:
Boots
Gloves
Hard hat
Hearing protection
Overalls
Protective eyewear
Respirator or facemask
Pre-operational checks may include:
Checking and confirming equipment calibration settings
Inspecting safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts
Observing and monitoring noise levels for correct operation
Pre-start and safety checks including:
oils and lubricants
fuel systems
leads
lines
connections
Equipment must include:
Auxiliary equipment
Bilge systems
Cooling, lubricating and fuel systems
Drive train assembly
Fire pumping arrangements
Low voltage electrical systems
Monitoring machinery
Petrol, diesel and outboard engines
Shore power leads and connections
Steering gear
Two- and four-stroke engines
Safe and controlled manner may include:
Appropriate selection and use of machinery and equipment
Maintaining workloads within specifications
Using operational techniques for the specific location and weather conditions
Environmental implications may include:
Excessive noise and exhaust emissions
Incorrect use of maintenance debris for example oils, containers, chemical residues
Hazardous substances

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
providing the required amount of detail in reports.
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 propulsion and auxiliary equipment on a vessel 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 operating propulsion and auxiliary equipment on a vessel
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.