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.
Relevant legislation may include:
Commonwealth, state and territory legislation
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as amended (MARPOL)
International maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions
Third party standards such as the ISO1400 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council
Compliance documentation may include:
Australian standards
Avoiding or minimising environmental risks
Codes of practices
Documented policies and procedures
Emergency procedures
Environmental:
data recording and reporting procedures
hazard and risk identification
management system
monitoring
Hazard and incident reporting and recording procedures
Improving environmental performance
Legislative, organisational and vessel requirements and procedures
Manufacturer guidelines and specifications
Signs and labels
Waste minimisation and segregation
Work plans
Relevant personnel may include:
Crew members
Regulatory authorities
Senior management
Subject matter experts
Risks may include:
Lack of proper waste, pollution and recycling processes
Polluting emissions of gas and smoke
Spillages of cargo
Spillages of fuel and oil
Spread and carriage of marine pests in ballast water
Procedures and practices may include:
Allocation of responsibilities
Certificate requirements
Documentation and reporting requirements
Emergency procedures
Safe operating procedures
Sampling, testing and inspection requirements
Standard operating procedures
Work instructions
Resources may include:
Emission control equipment
Finance
People
Pumps and valves
Waste storage and recycling equipment
Water management equipment, including cooling and ballast water and bilge systems

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:
ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
developing effective planning documents.
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 managing compliance with environmental management legislation 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 managing compliance with environmental management legislation
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.