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.
Impact of refuelling on safety and operation of vessel may include:
Hot work
Increase in the potential for fire
Loading and discharging operations
Stability including the effect of free surface
Toxic fumes
Work being conducted by shore contractors
Personal protective equipment may include:
Gloves
Overalls
Work boots
Bunkering equipment may include:
Bunding
Bunker flag
Fire extinguishers
No-smoking signs
Radios
Sample containers
Scupper plugs
Sounding tape
Spill kit
Safety zone may include:
Area where no-smoking or hot work is permitted
Area that can contain a spill
Procedures for refuelling may include:
Establishing:
flow rates
system of communication with supplier in relation to starting and shut-down procedures
emergency disconnection procedures
Shut-down procedures may include:
Blowing through of bunker hoses
Disconnecting bunker hose
Isolating fuel valves
Stowing equipment
Refuelling records may include:
Bunker receipt
Log book entry
Oil record book
Emergency situations may include:
Broken mooring lines
Fire
Oil spill
Documentation may include:
Incident report forms
Log book entry

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 and faults
attention to detail when completing documentation
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
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 managing refuelling 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 refuelling
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.