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

providing appropriate level of detail in responses.

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 knowledge of ship operation and maintenance can be demonstrated

technical reference library with current publications on ship operation and maintenance

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 demonstrating basic knowledge of ship operation and maintenance

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.

Required Skills:

Access information required to undertake duties in routine and emergency situations

Assess own work outcomes and maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices

Explain concepts of ship operation and maintenance

Identify and determine appropriate ways of responding to malfunctions and emergency situations in daily operations

Identify methods and procedures needed to implement dry-docking and other duties on commercial vessels

Identify, interpret and process numerical and graphical information required to undertake duties in routine and emergency situations

Impart knowledge and ideas through verbal, written and visual means

Read and interpret written instructions, procedures and information relevant to duties of a Marine Engineer Class 2

Required Knowledge:

Centre of gravity

Classification societies

Dry-dock and in-water bottom surveys

Enclosed spaces

Flag State responsibilities

IMDG code

Inert gas system for tankers

Key international and Australian standards relating to shipping

Key shipping authorities and organisations

Leadership and management techniques

Maintenance and repairs of lifting and life saving equipment

Maintenance and repairs of hull, pumping systems, propellers, machinery and other items satisfying maintenance of class

Maintenance, repair and safe working practices associated with lifting and life saving equipment

Maritime communication techniques

Port State Control

Regulatory environment for shipping operations

SOLAS

Survey requirements

Types of ships and key features of ships

Vessel stability

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and policies

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.

International maritime law may include:

ASM Code

Certificates and other documents to be carried on board ships by international conventions

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974

International Convention on Load Lines 1966

International Health Regulations

international instruments affecting safety of ships, passengers, crew or cargo

STCW

Areas covered by classification surveys may include:

Automation

Boilers/pressure vessels

Cargo gear

Hull

Machinery

Specific notations

Tail shaft

Minimising and controlling both internal and external hull corrosion may include:

Cathodic protection

Coating systems

Surface preparation techniques

Other systems of spaces outside the engine room may include:

Holds

Pump rooms

Spaces forward of the collision bulkhead

Shipboard pumping systems may include:

Ballast systems

Bilge systems

Heavy items may include:

Hatches

Stern doors

Other large movable structures