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.
Auxiliary machinery systems must include:
Cargo discharging or loading systems
Commercial refrigeration and freezer plants
Compressed air
Control air systems
Deck machinery
Hydraulics
Fire, bilge and ballast pumping systems
Fixed gas and foam firefighting systems
Fresh water generation
Fuel and lubricating oil purification systems
Sewage treatment
Steering system including rudder
Emergencies must include:
Loss of:
control air pressure
electrical power
Failure of steering system
Hydraulic failure
Operational records must include:
Log books
Maintenance records
Plant and equipment manufacturer instructions and recommended procedures
Relevant maritime authority documentation relating to operating auxiliary machinery systems
Standard operating procedures from the organisation’s safety management system

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 or faults
awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings
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 auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW 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 auxiliary machinery systems up to 1500 kW
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.