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.
Personal protective equipment may include:
Boots
Gloves
Hard hat
Hearing protection
Overalls
Protective eyewear
Respirator or face mask
Pre-operational checks may include:
Checking coolants levels
Checking:
filters
fuel level
starting system
there is enough power available on switchboard and close isolator
Confirming correct pressures of auxiliary systems
Connections
Dip oil
Inspecting batteries and turning on isolator
Inspecting for leaks and faults
Inspecting safety guards, power take off stubs and shafts
Leads
Lines
Opening valves as appropriate
Equipment may include:
Auxiliary equipment and associated spaces
Cooling systems
Firefighting equipment
Fuel systems
Gearbox
Lubricating systems
Marine two- and four-stroke:
diesel engines
petrol engines
Propeller and immediate shafting alignment
Pumping systems
Refrigeration systems
Steering systems
Sterndrive and water jet drive units
Environmental implications may include:
Excessive noise and exhaust emissions
Loss of fuel and oil overside
Basic operational faults may include:
Starting faults
Failure of:
cooling systems
fuel system
lubrication systems
Gearbox faults
Pumping systems failure
Refrigeration systems failure
Steering failure
Emergencies may include:
Failure of main engine
Fire
Flooding
Loss of steering
Operational records may include:
Maintenance logs
Running logs

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
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping.
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 operating engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems on a vessel 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 operating engine, and propulsion and auxiliary systems on 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.