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.
Cargo may include:
Bulk cargo
Containerised cargo
Deck cargo
Liquid cargo
Refrigerated cargo
Any other material, equipment or machinery that may be safely handled and stowed on the vessel
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods may include:
Any cargo described in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code as hazardous or dangerous
Cargo handling gear and equipment may include:
Cargo pumps
Cranes
Derricks
Grabs
Hooks, wires and shackles
Slings
Cargo stowage plan must include:
Cargo weight
Correct description and stowage of hazardous and dangerous goods
Description of cargo to be loaded
Load/discharge port
Segregation of non compatible cargo
Ballast management problems may include:
Confirmation that the stowage plan conforms to stability requirements at all stages of loading and discharging
Contaminated ballast
Failure of ballast pumps
Cargo-related incidents or emergencies may include:
Cargo handling gear failure
Cargo shift
Leakage
Spontaneous combustion

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:
developing effective planning documents
producing reliable documentation.
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 managing the loading, discharging and stowing of cargo on a vessel up to 80 metres 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 managing the loading, discharging and stowing of cargo on a vessel up to 80 metres
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.