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.
Relevant standards may include:
Class rules and approvals
General servicing requirements for operational equipment
Manufacturer guidelines and servicing requirements
Marine orders
National Standard for the Administration of Marine Safety (NSAMS) Section 4
NSCV and USL Code as applicable
Organisational standards
SDS/MSDS
Safety management systems (SMS)
Safety of life at sea (SOLAS)
Australian/New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS):
AS/NZS 3000: Electrical installations
AS/NZS 3004: Electrical installations - verification guidelines
WHS/OHS
Survey scope and depth may include:
Class of vessel
Grandfathering conditions
Survey cycle in accordance with NSAMS Chapter 4:
change of class survey
damage/repair or condition surveys
equivalent solution or deemed-to-satisfy surveys
periodic survey (either annual or bi-annual)
Survey level of vessel
Operational limits may include:
As defined in certificate of operations and/or certificate of survey
Testing requirements for electrical and fire systems
Regulatory requirements may include:
Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law
NSCV
Regulations and marine orders
USL Code
Primary and secondary operational systems must include:
Maintenance and servicing requirements as well as general condition of:
ballast
bilge pumping systems
communication equipment
electrical systems
engines and auxiliaries
fire and safety systems
fuel systems
hydraulic systems
machinery systems
navigational systems
piping and pumping systems
power generating plants such as hybrid systems, wind and solar generation
propulsion systems
refrigeration
sanitary systems
steering systems
tanks
Equivalent solutions may include:
As noted in certificate of operation or certificate of survey
As noted in NSCV Part B
National register of exemptions and equivalent solutions

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:
ensuring currency of relevant WHS/OHS skills and knowledge
providing high quality reports
developing effective planning documents
communicating effectively with others as required.
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 undertaking survey of vessel operational systems 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 undertaking survey of vessel operational systems
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.