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.
Appropriate nomenclature may include:
All of the terms in the NSCV and referenced standards
Commercial vessels may include:
Any vessel currently defined as a commercial vessel in Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law
Plans and drawings may include:
Any plan as referred to in the NSCV
Bilge diagram
Cargo arrangement /tank plan
Docking plans
Fire and evacuation
General arrangement plan
Lines plan
Sections and views
Shell expansion plan
System operating procedures
Basic factors must include:
Australian and New Zealand Standards
Class rules
NSCV
Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code
Basic factors may include:
Framing requirements
Plating
Scantlings
Basic stability theory may include:
Differences between transverse and longitudinal stability and causes of list and trim
Effects of density of sea water on draught and freeboard of a small vessel
Impact of design and hull shape on stability
Relationship between light displacement, loaded displacement and deadweight tonnage
Relationship between weight and buoyancy in relation to floating bodies reserve buoyancy equilibrium
Stability terms and definitions
Any other terms referred to in standard works on small ship naval architecture
Types of vessel materials may include:
Ferrocement
Laminated materials and fabrics
Laminated timber
Moulded fibre composites
Riveting
Welded and riveted
Welded metal
Wood
Any other methods relevant to local commercial vessel market referred to in standard works on small craft construction

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:
providing accurate and reliable information
developing effective planning documents
attention to detail when completing documentation
performing accurate and reliable calculations.
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 applying vessel construction theory to marine survey tasks can 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 applying vessel construction theory to marine survey tasks
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.