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.
National and state/territory standards and regulatory requirements may include:
Australian Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
National Plan to Combat the Pollution of the Sea by Oil
Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
Relevant sections of National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) relating to protecting marine environment
Sources of pollutants may include:
Bilges
Deck equipment
Engines
Food waste
Fuel:
containments and transfer systems
pumps
Hydraulic pumps
Lubricants, gas, cleaning and coating products
Sewage pumps
Vents, drains, toilets
Types of pollutants may include:
Air
Ballast water
Batteries and gasses
Cargo and packaging
Engine:
exhaust fumes and ventilation systems
noise
Grey water, black water and ventilation
Noise
Oil, sewage, garbage, noxious substances
Unknown fluids
Preventative and remedial anti-pollution procedures may include:
Design and construction features such as save-alls, vents, filling points, combing drains, scuppers, freeing ports, bilges and strum boxes
Legislative requirements such as garbage disposal at sea guidelines for:
controlling gas and smoke polluting emissions
effectively managing waste, pollution and recycling processes
effectively managing ballast operations
preventing cargo spillages
preventing fuel and oil spillages
Operational procedures such as fuel transfer, ballast operations, cargo operations (including lashing)
Pollution control signage
Shipboard housekeeping
Relevant personnel may include:
Attending surveyor
Environmental protection agency
Maritime authorities
Owner master or agent of vessel
Other interested parties
Machinery and equipment may include:
Effective management of ballast operations
Emission control equipment
Pollution control instructions
Pumps
Shipboard housekeeping
Valves
Waste storage and recycling equipment
Water management equipment, including cooling water, ballast water and bilge systems
Flammable and hazardous materials may include:
Chemicals
Cleaning products
LPG cooking gas
Lubricants
Spare fuel
Records may include:
Ballast record book
Deck and engine room log books
Garbage record books
Oil record books
Sewage record books, including test results
Environmental issues that may not be covered under marine safety regulations may include:
Ballast water management
Damage to sensitive environments through anchoring
Fishing restrictions
Laying pots/traps/moorings
Noise

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:
developing effective planning documents
providing high quality reports
ensuring currency of relevant reference material
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:
industry-approved marine operations site where assessing compliance with marine environment protection requirements 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 assessing compliance with marine environment protection requirements
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.