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.
Rope types may include:
Braided
Kevlar
Natural fibre
Plaited
Polyester
Wire core rope
Wire rope
Knots and hitches may include:
Bowline
Clove hitch
Eye splice
Reef knot
Rolling hitch
Round turn and two half hitches
Short splice
Anchor and equipment may include:
Anchor buoy
Anchor securing arrangements
Sea anchor
Single anchor
Twin anchor
Windlass
Mooring lines may include:
Back springs
Bow and stern ropes
Breast lines
Fore and aft springs
Coverage may include
Accommodation spaces
Engine room
Galley
Personal facilities
Storage spaces
Wheelhouse
Secured may include:
Accommodation and storage spaces
Anchors
Galley, stores and equipment
Materials on deck and below
Large objects likely to move in a sea way
Openings
Irregularities may include:
Affecting the safety and integrity of:
crew
equipment
materials, such as cargo
vessel

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:
being aware of own ability and limits to rectify irregularities and faults
providing the required amount of detail in reports.
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 the application of seamanship skills aboard an appropriate vessel up to 12 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 performing seamanship skills
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.