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.
Fire hazards and risks must include:
Cargo
Clothing
Cooking oils
Cordage
Electrical arcing
Fuels and lubricants
Furnishings
Paints
Poor housekeeping
Poor work practices
Smoking
Spontaneous combustion
Firefighting equipment may include:
Fire blankets
Hydrant hoses and nozzles
International shore connection
Portable extinguishers
Pumps
Classes of fire must include:
A - Carbonaceous Solids
B - Flammable liquids
C - Flammable gases
E - Electrically energised equipments
F - Cooking fats or oils
Protective clothing and equipment must include:
Foot protection
Hand protection
Radiant heat protection
Extinguishing media/agent must include:
Extinguishing powder
Foam
Gaseous extinguishing agents
Water
Restored must include:
Cleaned
Serviced if applicable
Re-stowed

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:
using water spray as an effective firefighting agent
conducting effective boundary cooling
communicating and working collaboratively as a member of a team in a firefighting operation.
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 fighting and extinguishing fires 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 following instructions to fight and extinguish fires
direct observation of the candidate applying related 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.