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.
Ship types may include:
Bulk carrier
Container
General dry cargo
Passenger
Ro-ro
Tanker
Shipping terms may include:
Hogging
Panting
Pounding
Racking
Sagging
Key personnel may include:
Crew
Master
Officers
Shipping organisations and authorities may include:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Classification societies
International Maritime Organisation
National Maritime Safety Committee
State and territory marine authorities
Personal and social responsibilities may include:
Alcohol and drug abuse
Discipline
Finance
Health and fitness
Hygiene
Relationships
Safety
Engine room resource management principles may include:
Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources
Assertiveness and leadership
Considering team experience
Effective communication
Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness
Personal task and workload management techniques may include:
Coordination
Managing resource constraints
Managing time constraints
Personnel assignment
Planning
Potential malfunctions and emergencies may include:
Accidents
Breakdowns
Collisions
Explosion fire
Flooding
Groundings

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:
providing accurate and reliable information
providing appropriate level of detail in responses.
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 basic knowledge of ships and ship routines can be demonstrated
technical reference library with current publications on commercial shipping
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 demonstrating basic knowledge of ships and ship routines
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.