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.
Equipment may include:
Cleaning supplies
Hand held power tools
Hand tools
Grease guns
Paint and rust prevention material
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:
Boots
Gloves
Hat/hard hat
Hearing protection
Overalls
Protective eyewear
Respirator or face mask
Safety harness
Sun protection
Wet weather gear
Work area may include:
Battery room
Engine room
Exposed deck area
Firefighting equipment spaces
Store room
Wheelhouse and accommodation area
Routine adjustments and repairs may include:
Checks of cooling system, fuel, grease and oil, battery levels
Dismantling and assembling
Inspections of fan belts, leads, lines, connections, air filters, hydraulics, lighting
Minor adjustments
Testing
Surfaces may include:
External and internal bulkhead
Funnel
Hatches and coamings
Hull
Masts
Environmental procedures must include:
Preventative measures with regard to damage to natural areas caused by servicing, maintenance and cleaning activities
Safely using and disposing of cleaning and maintenance debris including oil containers, fuel and chemical residues, paint

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:
ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge
implementing workplace environmental and waste management procedures correctly.
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 assisting with routine maintenance of a vessel 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 assisting with routine maintenance of a vessel
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.