Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
clean, uncluttered, hygienic workplace
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
applying animal welfare ethics and procedures
controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
improving energy efficiency
increase use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
reducing energy use
reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas
reducing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
using and recycling of water, and maintaining water quality.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective hair, beard and boot covers
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).
Watch includes:
routines to be maintained when in charge of the bridge watch, such as:
at anchor
during the day
in coastal waters
in narrow waters
in ocean areas
in poor visibility
in severe weather conditions
under pilotage.
Principles and procedures of watch keeping:
as itemised in:
bridge procedures guide
enterprise procedures and standing orders
International Maritime Organisation 'Basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch'
routines to be maintained when watch keeping.
Hazards may relate to:
bar and sea entrance crossings
status of equipment and systems
traffic and other obstructions
vessel position
weather and sea state.
Monitored may be by:
echo sounder
RADAR
sight
sound.
Manoeuvres may be in response to:
crew overboard
going astern
stopping.
Engine control systems may include:
gear box
steering systems
throttle.
Sea state may include:
calm
in a current
rough
tidal conditions.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
delay the need for a navigational response if in doubt
display manoeuvring signals
hand over and take over a navigational watch
identify hazards
inform appropriate authority
maintain a lookout
perform basic navigation, monitoring and control to ensure the safety of a vessel when keeping a watch
seek advice when required.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
negotiating buoyage in narrow waters
negotiating traffic.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:
operational vessel with the range of equipment
facilities for negotiating buoyage systems and traffic.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
simulator exercises
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.