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. 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.
Vessels
Vessels may include:
vessels up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres
single or multi-hulled
flat bottomed
planing and displacement hulls
Conditions
Conditions may include:
coastal
estuary
day and night
salt and/or freshwater
varying water depth
climatic conditions
Lifting equipment
Lifting equipment may include:
crane
gantry
forklift
slings
specialised lift equipment
Launch site surface
Launch site surface may include:
sand
gravel
bitumen
concrete
Launch site location
Launch site location may include:
ramp
slipway
marina
harbour in saltwater or freshwater
Pre-launch check
Pre-launch check may include:
obtaining climate information and tidal conditions
checking launch site
site inspection
Pre-launch vessel check
Pre-launch vessel check may include:
checking safety equipment
checking hull condition
checking propulsion unit
checking fuel status
checking equipment is secured
Securing vessel
Securing vessel may include:
transporting vessel from the recovery area to a safe position (storage or trailer)
lowering vessel onto storage location or trailer
removing slings and lifting equipment after vessel is moved from launch site to safe area
moving vessel to storage rack (or trailer)
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tools
testing equipment, including multimeters
power tools
air tools
specialist tools and equipment
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures may include operational risk assessments associated with marine licence requirements and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS), and include:
rope, chain and steel cable dangers
vessel and dockside flammable materials
fire prevention
rope, chain and steel cable dangers
vessel and dockside flammable materials
toxic substances
electrical safety
machinery movement and operation
manual and mechanical lifting and shifting
working in proximity to others
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
verbal, written and graphical instructions issued by authorised internal and external persons
parts listing prices and catalogues
inventory systems
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams or sketches
engineer's design specifications and instructions
manufacturer specifications
industry standards (e.g. American Boat and Yacht Council, National Marine, Manufacturer's Association and US Coast Guard)
Australian standards
workplace specifications and requirements
current boating licence
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian standards
Australian Design Rules
confidentiality and privacy
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
duty of care
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
emergency procedures
road rules
safe driving policy
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
noise
dust
clean-up management
Organisational policies and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
select methods and techniques which are appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
launch and recover a vessel using a crane, gantry and forklift
complete workplace and equipment records and workplace clean-up requirements.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location
vessel and a crane, gantry and forklift
materials relevant to the launching and recovery of vehicles using crane, gantry or forklift
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to the launching and recovery of vessel using crane, gantry forklift
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.