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.
Safety procedures must include:
Instructions on how a workplace activity should be carried out, by whom and when, and may include:
isolation
permit to work
noise and vibration
emergency procedures
rescue procedures
use of safety and flotation devices
work in rough weather
use of personal protective equipment
manual handling
use and storage of hazardous substances
accident and incident reporting
electrical safety
vessel housekeeping
plant and equipment
health and hygiene
working with the elements
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:
Aprons
Breathing apparatus
Eye protectors
Gloves
Harnesses
Hats
Hearing protectors
Helmets
Overalls
Personal flotation devices
Personal locator beacons
Safety lines
Shoes
Spats
Hazardous chemicals may include:
Battery acid
Cleaning fluids
Fuel
Gas
Oils and lubricants
Paint
Thinners
Safe manual handling techniques may include:
Bending
Lifting
Loading materials
Moving
Pulling
Pushing
Repetitious tasks
Storing materials at heights
Up-ending materials
Worker/employee responsibilities may include:
Accepting responsibility for protection of health and safety of others through avoidance of personal action that will put others at risk
Cooperating with employer/supervisor in any action taken to comply with WHS/OHS legislation
Taking reasonable care for own health and safety
Hazards may include:
Contact with chemicals and hazardous substances
Contaminants
Contact with electricity
Contact with plant and marine life
Dangerous organisms
Equipment operation and maintenance
Falls, trips and slips
Exposure to heat, cold and water
Hitting or being hit by stationary or moving objects
Immersion in water without a personal flotation device (PFD)
Ladders
Manual handling
Noise
Poor housekeeping and lack of deck space
Repetitive movements and awkward postures
Smoking and alcohol
Unventilated holds
Weather and water conditions
Working in confined spaces
Working with inappropriate clothing
Working with knives
Designated personnel may include:
Master of the vessel
Supervisors, managers and team leaders
Workplace WHS/OHS personnel
Other persons authorised or nominated by the workplace to perform, approve, inspect or direct specified work
Emergency incidents may include:
Beaching with and without heavy surf
Chemical spills
Collisions
Disabled vessel
Electrocution
Falling or being dragged overboard
Fire
Flood
Grounding
Hull damage
Immersion in water
Injuries associated with dangerous organisms (such as bites, stings, poisoning)
Injuries associated with machines, vehicles, vessels, diving
Loss of rudder
Lost or fouled propeller
Rescue activities
Rough weather and heavy seas
Vessel capsize

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:
working as part of a team
selecting and using the most appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment for the situation.
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 observation of compliance with safety and emergency procedures on a vessel up to 80 metres 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 observing safety and emergency procedures on a vessel up to 80 metres
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.