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.
Emergency or incident may include:
Anchoring
Capsize
Contaminated fuel
Engine breakdown or malfunction
Fire
Flooding
Fouled propeller
Fuel supply system failure
Grounding
Hypothermia
Injuries/illness
Person overboard
Person retrieval from water
Sinking
Swamping
Distress signals may include:
Dye markers
Flags
Hand signals
Internal public address system
Light signals
Mobile phone (cautionary note: mobile phones may be limited in their effectiveness)
Pyrotechnic distress signals
Radio
Reflective mirror
Satellite emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs)
Search and rescue transponders (SARTs)
Ship’s whistle
Sound signal including voice
V-sheet
Personal protective equipment may include:
Hand protection/gloves
Head protection/helmet
Foot protection /boots
Radiant heat protection/coat
Emergency equipment may include:
Battery systems
Emergency fire pump
Emergency generator
Firefighting systems
Life jackets
Lifebuoys, lines and lights
Measures may include:
Enhanced lookout activities
Fire watch
Measurement of water ingress
Monitoring distress frequencies
Monitoring patient recovery

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:
communicating clearly and concisely in an emergency or incident.
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 operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures can be conducted or simulated
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 operating emergency equipment and applying emergency procedures in real or simulated emergency situations
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.