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.
Structural members of vessel may include:
Bulkheads including the collision bulkhead
Frames
Freeboard deck
Hatch and tank openings
Longitudinal and transverse girders
Shell plating
Tank tops
Various types of keel arrangements
Watertight and weather tight compartments
Inspections of vessel may include:
Inspection of hull and fittings during dry-docking
Inspections required after completion of maintenance work
Inspections required after docking prior to refloating
Inspections to be made after any situation which may have caused damage to the vessel
Pre sailing inspections
Routine inspections
Defects and damage may include:
Corrosion to operating or structural parts of the vessel
Damage to the vessel through cargo shift
Hatch cover seals
Structural damage through collision, grounding or fire
Watertight door seals and closing arrangements
Situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity may include:
Collision, grounding or fire
Failure to conduct appropriate inspections
Heavy weather damage
Appropriate actions may include:
Avoiding adverse weather
Checking the security of the vessel
Closing openings
Ensuring appropriate equipment is in readiness for damage control
Ensuring free surface is minimised in ballast and fuel tanks
Ensuring freeing ports allow water taken on deck to clear
Ensuring passenger distribution does not exceed allowed limits
Ensuring stores, cargo and equipment are properly stowed and lashed
Establishing procedures for restoring or managing weather tight and watertight integrity during an emergency
Maintaining the stability condition within approved limits
Testing of tanks and other watertight areas
Relevant documents and records may include:
Equipment manufacturer instructions
Log books, including oil record and garbage log books as applicable
Organisational operation orders under the ISM Code
Plans and drawings
Relevant maritime regulations and legislative requirements
Stability data manual

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:
attention to appropriate level of detail in recordkeeping
awareness of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings.
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 maintaining seaworthiness of a vessel can be conducted
marine operations site where assessment of damage control measures may be demonstrated
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 maintaining seaworthiness of a vessel
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.