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.
Planned maintenance system must include:
Anchoring equipment
Communications equipment
Compliance with applicable mandatory rules and regulations, including WHS/OHS and environment protection legislation
Continuous improvement and review procedures
Document control procedures
Firefighting equipment
Identifying hazards and risk management
Lifesaving equipment
Navigation equipment
Procedures for updating and correcting charts, publications and electronic chart information
Provision of safe practices in vessel operation and a safe working environment
Reference to applicable codes, guidelines and standards
Steering gear
Systems for recording completed maintenance schedules, including identification of defective equipment and rectification of defects
Maintenance program must include:
Lines of communication and relationship between vessel and owner
Periodic survey requirements
Procedure for programmed maintenance of hull and machinery
Regular inspection of all equipment referred to in planned maintenance system
Routine maintenance as contained in manufacturer instruction manuals and drawings
Safety and environmental policy
Routine maintenance activities may include:
Checking life saving appliances
Inspecting breathing apparatus
Navigational equipment
Operation of emergency firefighting equipment including fire hoses and nozzles
Servicing equipment as required by service manuals and manufacturer instructions relating to vessel equipment
Testing communication equipment, including distress calling
Testing lifting equipment
Machinery and equipment may include:
Fire pumps
Navigational equipment
Steering gear and emergency steering gear
Winches and windlasses
Management of supplies may include:
Issue
Purchase
Receipt
Stock control
Storage

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
effectively liaising with internal and external authorities/agencies
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage.
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 planning and supervising routine maintenance 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 planning and supervising routine maintenance 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.