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.
Navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation may include:
Electronic chart display systems
Nautical Almanac
Nautical tables
Notices to Mariners
Paper charts
Radio navigational warnings
Sailing directions
Temporary warning notices
Tide tables
Vessel routeing information
Weather reports and warnings
Navigational hazards may include:
Restricted visibility
Shallow ground
Traffic
Unlit beacons
Mode of steering may include:
Automatic pilot
Electric systems
Hydraulic systems
Conditions may include:
Buoyage
Overall passage plan requirements
Prevailing weather and sea conditions
Proximity and course of other vessels
Relevant navigational hazards
Signage
Primary position fixing method may include:
Celestial observations
Radar ranges or bearings
Radio navigation aids
Running fix
Simultaneous bearings or transits of coastal features
Soundings to determine position
Terrestrial observations

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:
producing accurate and reliable information
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge.
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 conducting a passage 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 conducting a passage
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.