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.
Compliance documentation may include:
Cargo gear and equipment register
Maintenance schedules and records according to the planned maintenance system
Port state control inspection records
Statutory survey certificates
Statutory survey periodic inspection records
Vessel general arrangement plans, docking plan and manuals relevant to maintenance requirements
Vessel planned maintenance system may include:
Adequate back-up, either back-up copy on board or a regular exchange of data between ship and office for computerised systems
Documents specifying maintenance jobs carried out and their results
Equipment manufacturer requirements as part of planned maintenance program
Following maintenance procedures
Performance results and measurements taken at certain intervals for trend investigations from delivery stage
Procedures required for docking preparation, including repair lists and survey requirements
Signing instructions to indicate who is responsible for verification of maintenance work carried out
Time intervals at which the maintenance jobs are to take place
Writing description and documentation of planned maintenance system in English
Preventative maintenance activities may include:
Applying lubricants to moving parts
Hull cleaning and painting
Identifying deterioration of vessel structure and fittings, including cargo spaces, fresh water and ballast tanks
Inspecting and repairing or replacing cargo handling equipment including wires, blocks, shackles, chains and hooks
Prescribed tank inspections
Restoring weathered and rusted surfaces
Routine maintenance inspections
Corrective maintenance activities may include:
Damage repairs and control measures
Replacing defective parts
Maintenance plan may include:
Budgets and timetables that enable the commitment of resources at appropriate points
Consultative processes to involve stakeholders
Contingency plans to cater for changes or significant difficulties
Damage control plans
Environment plans
Life cycle management plans
Long-term capital and maintenance financial forecast
Maintenance standards
Objectives, scope and expected benefits of plan
Quality assurance procedures
Risk management processes
Specifications
Vessel and machinery and equipment maintenance, cleaning and lifesaving appliances maintenance
Relevant stakeholders may include:
Crew members
Engineers
Management
Subcontractors
Technical experts
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) representatives
Resource requirements may include:
Contractors
Crew members
Equipment
Materials
Specialist advice
Technicians
Training
Targets and milestones may include:
Agreed reporting requirements
Completing key tasks and maintenance phases
Measurement and achievement of set outcomes
Progress reports
Documentation may include:
Budgets and operating costs
Legal documentation
Service and maintenance records
Contingency arrangements may include:
Budgetary constraints
Competing work demands of contractors
Environmental factors, such as time and weather
Equipment and technology breakdown
Industrial disputes
Non-availability of resources and materials
Unforeseen incidents
Workplace hazards, risks and controls
Evaluation methods may include:
Checklists
Cost data analysis
Interviews
Observation
Review of quality assurance data
Review of safety and planned maintenance systems

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:
preparing a detailed vessel maintenance plan that incorporates strategies addressing risk management, resource needs, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and quality assurance controls
attention to detail when completing documentation
providing high quality reports
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 managing repairs and maintenance of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more 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 managing repairs and maintenance of a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more
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.