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.
Emergency may include:
Asphyxia
Burns and scalds and the effects of heat and cold
Cardiac arrest
Drowning
Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
Medical care of rescued persons
Options for transporting casualty or waiting for medical assistance may include:
Advice given by authorised health worker
Severity of injury
Time required for medical assistance to arrive
Whether movement might cause a deterioration in casualty condition
Whether contact with medical and/or emergency services has been achieved
Documented may include:
Administration of medications including time, date, dose, person administering
Description of injury
First aid management
Fluid/oral intake/output including fluid loss via blood, vomit, faeces, urine
Location
Time
Vital signs
Communication equipment may include:
GMDSS equipment
VHF radio
Authorised health worker may include:
General practitioner
Nurse practitioner
Paramedic/ambulance officer

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:
minimising the risk of harm to self and others at all times
promptly completing identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries according to current first aid practice.
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 providing medical first aid on board a vessel 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 providing medical first aid on board a vessel
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.