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.
Potential emergencies may include:
Accidents
Bomb threat
Collision
Fire or explosion
Flooding
Grounding
Loss of main engine or power
Loss of steering
Person overboard
Rescue and evacuation of injured persons
Scenes of crime
Damage scenarios may include:
Collision damage
Damage caused by cargo shift
Integrity of vessel hull
Information may include:
Documented instructions
Drills
Meetings
Notice boards
Pamphlets
Training sessions
Threat assessments may include:
Determining the potential of a threat to actually cause harm
Evaluating and discussing the likelihood of a threat being realised
Providing information about people and events that may pose a threat to the vessel
Exposure may include:
Measure of how open the vessel is to harm
Potential of the vessel to attract harm
Firefighting, lifesaving and safety systems may include:
Fire and smoke detectors and alarms
Fire and watertight doors
Fire hoses and extinguishers
Fire smothering systems
Flares and smoke floats
Lifeboats and life rafts
Life jackets and other flotation devices
Non-compliances may include:
Damaged components
Damaged equipment
Failure to conduct drills
Faulty components
Faulty equipment
Lapsed expiry dates
Levels of consumable materials
Quality of consumable materials
Initial actions may include:
Broadcasting appropriate distress or warning signals
Investigating the source of fire or smoke alarms
Calling crew and passengers to muster stations
Mustering appropriate resources
Others may include:
Organisational personnel
Search and rescue authorities
Vessels in the vicinity
Environmental factors may include:
Access to assistance and resources
Availability of opportunities for escape
Degrees of illumination in affected areas
Presence of sources of threat
Time of day
Weather
Resources and equipment may include:
Access to emergency services and specialist personnel
Back-up personnel
Communication equipment
Firefighting equipment
First aid kit
Personal protection equipment
Security equipment including electronic screening equipment, video cameras and monitors, alarms and signals
Security risk situations may include:
Breaches of law including criminal damage, offences against people, public order, misuse of drugs and alcohol
Emergencies
Hazards including physical, chemical, electrical, psychological, biological
Threats including bombs, sabotage, assassination
Responses may include:
Abandoning the vessel
Checking identification
Defusing the situation
Isolating area of potential risk
Isolating risk
Issuing verbal warnings
Notifying relevant emergency services organisations
Offering assistance
Providing first aid
Requesting support and assistance
Restraint of person
Tactical withdrawal
Using basic defensive techniques
Using negotiation techniques
Documentation may include:
Activity logs
Incident reports
Records of conversation
Request for assistance forms
Reports

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:
providing the required amount of detail in reports
developing effective planning documents.
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 managing the safety and security of vessel crew and passengers 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 managing the safety and security of vessel crew and passengers
direct observation of candidate applying all relevant WHS/OHS 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.