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.
Operating situation must include:
Headreach
Requirements of the manoeuvre
Safe water
Stopping distances
Tide
Weather
Suitable mode of steering must include:
Automatic pilot
Emergency steering
Manual steering
Orders may include:
Communication with tugs and pilot vessel
Communications with Vessel Traffic Services
Engine
Helm
Internal communication with engine room and berthing stations
Anchoring and berthing operations may include:
Manoeuvring in:
shallow waters
estuaries
rivers
restricted waters
Operational environment may include:
Heavy traffic areas
Ice
Marine park areas
Shallow and restricted waters
Traffic separation zones
Alterations must include:
Adjustment of speed to assist collision avoidance
Allowance for current and wind
Appropriate speed in reduced visibility
Speed adjustment for heavy weather conditions
Adverse weather conditions may include:
Fog and restricted visibility
Wind and sea conditions that may impact on the safety of the vessel
Preparations may include:
Advice to Master
Allocation of extra lookouts
Reduction in speed
Resources to engage manual steering
Nature of emergency may include:
Beaching
Collision
Damage to the vessel
Disabled or partially disabled vessel
Fire
Grounding
Loss of steering gear
Person overboard

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:
following all orders carefully
awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings.
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 performing basic manoeuvres on an appropriate vessel or simulator 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 performing basic manoeuvres on an appropriate vessel or simulator
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.