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.
Maintenance requirements may include:
Cleaning:
filters
coolers
Greasing
Maintaining emergency equipment
Oiling
Oily water separator
Overhauling and repairing pumps
Scheduled survey inspections
Topping up oils
Engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary systems may include:
Auxiliary equipment and associated spaces
Cooling systems
Deck machinery
Fixed firefighting systems
Fuel systems
Gearbox
Hull fittings
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
Consumables and equipment may include:
Cleaning chemicals
Coolants
Hand and power tools
Oils and grease
Refrigerant gas
Replacement parts
Test equipment
Nature of breakdown may include:
Cooling water system failure
Engine failure
Exhaust systems
Fuel system failure
Gearbox failure
Lubricating systems failure
Power plant failure
Propeller and shafting arrangements
Pumping systems failure
Refrigeration plant failure
Steering gear failure
Checks of vessel hull, equipment and fittings may include:
Anodes
Intake grates
Keel coolers
Ship side valves
Watertight hatches and openings
Materials may include:
Rags
Spent oil

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 the required amount of detail in reports
ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge.
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 undertaking basic maintenance of marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary 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 undertaking basic maintenance of marine internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary 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.