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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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.
Water testing
Water testing may include:
testing engine performance by operating the engine through the full operating range
testing propulsion unit by operating through the full range of speeds and directions
testing hull and hull fittings by operating through the full range of performance conditions
testing to establish that current configuration is performing to manufacturer and component supplier specification
testing components
checking hull performance
checking faults as referred by the customer
Factors influencing vessel performance
Factors influencing vessel performance may include:
hull design
engine and hull match
engine propeller match
engine set-up
aerodynamics
vessel type, size, age, modifications, developmental and additions to existing vessel
engine type, size, single or multi
propulsion unit installed propeller or jet drive
hull type, including planing, displacement, single, multi-hull and hull fittings
variance between performance data and specifications
climatic (e.g. time of day, saltwater or freshwater, coastal, estuary or marine, water depth and weather)
Safety check of vessel
Safety check of vessel my include:
auditing vessel safety equipment
visually inspecting systems and components for conformity to manufacturer and component supplier specification
inspecting for conformity to regulations
adequate fuel and freshwater for journey
Test report
Test report may include:
recommendations for repairs and/or modifications
component conformity to manufacturer and supplier specifications
performance enhancing components which may satisfy the customer requirement
conformity to and implications of local, state and territory regulations and laws which may influence customer decisions
component manufacturer and component supplier warranty considerations
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
hand tooling
testing equipment, including multimeters
power tooling
air tooling
specialist tooling and equipment
Safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures may include:
operational risk assessment and treatments
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
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
duty of care
OHS requirements
OHS 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
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
OHS, 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
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
conduct water testing of configuration and vessel in accordance with workplace and manufacturer and component supplier requirements for a range of vessels
accurately record and interpret the test data for a range of vessel testings
complete the testing within workplace timeframes
present equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
complete the configuration checking within workplace timeframes.
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 or simulated workplace
appropriate vessels for water testing
materials relevant to the water testing of vessels
equipment, hand and power tools appropriate to the water testing of vessels
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.