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.
Features of vessel may include:
Displacement and planing hulls
Outboard and inboard propulsion units
Rudders and propellers
Navigational equipment may include:
Auto pilot
Gyro and magnetic compass
Manual steering arrangements
Off course alarms
Propulsion equipment may include:
Inboard engine
Outboard engine
Adverse weather conditions may include:
Fog and restricted visibility
Wind and sea conditions that may affect the safety of the vessel
Nature of the emergency may include:
Beaching
Collision
Disabled or partially disabled vessel
Grounding
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:
awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings
ensuring behaviour reflects relevant current legislative and regulatory requirements.
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:
appropriate vessel to demonstrate steering a vessel in normal conditions, heavy weather and emergency situations
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 steering a vessel under direction of the Master
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.