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.
Safety issues may include:
Entry into pump-room, fuel tanks and other confined spaces on a vessel
Hazards involved in engines, propulsion plan and auxiliary equipment operation
Pollution control
Engine and plant may include:
Alarm systems
Auxiliary boilers and associated equipment
Auxiliary machinery
Fuel systems
Gas turbines
Hydraulic and electronic governors
Internal combustion engines
Marine control systems
Overspeed trips
Engine and plant operational prerequisites may include:
Anti-pollution rules and regulations
Bridge orders
Hazard control precautions and procedures
Safety rules and regulations
Survey requirements
Technical specifications
Emergencies may include:
Scavenge and uptake fires
Starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions
Tests may include:
Auxiliary boiler water
Lubricating oil
Machinery cooling water

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
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 operating engine equipment and associated propulsion plant may be conducted or simulated
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 engine equipment and associated propulsion plant in actual or simulated emergency situations
direct observation of 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.