Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace and maintenance activities and control measures
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
controlling of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
reducing energy use
preventing organisms from escaping into environment
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).
Prepare the work area may include:
following documentation, including:
hazard recognition, including environmental hazards checklists
legislative requirements
storage requirements
work schedules
work specifications
checking required consumables are available
required equipment and tools are available and serviceable
safety and environmental considerations prior to commencing work, including:
access
contingency equipment, including containment devices
environmental risk management strategies (e.g. drainage containment)
isolation
warnings and barriers.
Operational requirements may be:
jointing of pipework
lubrication of fittings and equipment
maintenance of:
life saving and fire fighting appliances
steel work, both cleaning and preparation for, and application of, protective coatings
wires and ropes
packing of glands.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
prepare resources and the work area to carry out maintenance on the vessel and its equipment
prepare materials for work
prepare equipment for maintenance
prepare the equipment and/or area to be worked on to a suitable condition to commence maintenance
store resources and dismantled machinery and systems in the work area.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
handling of resources
procedures to apply when resources vary from requirements
strategies to minimise safety and environmental risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:
maintenance tools and equipment
operation procedures and policies
operational machinery and equipment
safety equipment
service equipment and maintenance instructions
spares and consumables.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed with SFISHIP205C Maintain marine plant, or holistically with other units in a qualification.