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.
Equipment must include:
Auxiliary equipment
Bilge systems
Cooling, lubricating and fuel systems
Drive train assembly
Fire pumping arrangements
Low voltage electrical systems
Monitoring machinery
Petrol, diesel and outboard engines
Shore power leads and connections
Steering gear
Two and four stroke engines
Safety requirements may include:
WHS/OHS requirements of the sate or territory (specifically relating to PPE, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, hazard control, hazardous materials and substances)
PPE including that prescribed under legislation, regulation and organisational policies and procedures
Safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with the use of tools and equipment, dangerous materials, working at heights, working at proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
Emergency procedure including emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements, evacuation
Tools and equipment may include:
Hand and power tools
Ladders
Test equipment
Servicing tasks may include:
Battery maintenance
Carrying out manufacturer instructions for pre-start checks
Checking:
shaft glands
strainers
cooling system
fuel levels
fuel systems
Greasing
Oiling
Visual check for oil leaks
Visually checking, identifying and reporting obvious equipment faults
Faulty items or components may include:
Batteries and connections
Engine parts
Fuel pump
Materials may include:
Rags
Spent oil

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:
completing all work to specification
selecting and using appropriate processes, tools and equipment
providing the required amount of detail in reports.
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 basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion units and auxiliary systems may 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 servicing and maintaining main propulsion units and auxiliary systems
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.