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.
Lifesaving appliances may include:
Emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)
First aid
Life:
buoys
jackets
Pyrotechnics
Search and rescue transponders (SARTs)
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Survival craft
Fire systems may include:
Air flaps
CO2
Dry chemical and wet foam
Fan shut-offs
Fire detection alarms
Foam
Portable fire extinguishers
Water
Regulatory requirements must include:
National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV)
Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law
WHS/OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice
Consumables may include:
Batteries for detectors, radios, beacons, etc.
Dry and wet chemicals used in fire extinguishers
First aid
Flares
Survival rations
Maintenance procedures must include:
Identifying faults in and damage to lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems and equipment
Routine checks for operational serviceability of lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems and equipment
Records and certificates may include:
Licensed contractor certificates of inspection
Lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems and equipment operational and maintenance instructions and recommended procedures
NSCV and applicable Australian and international regulatory requirements
Relevant maritime authority instructions for the maintenance and serviceability of shipboard lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems and equipment
SMS plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
Vessel log books

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:
developing effective planning documents
providing high quality 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 surveying lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems 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 surveying lifesaving appliances, fire and other safety systems
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.