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 detail when completing documentation

providing accurate and reliable information

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 advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation can be demonstrated

technical reference library with current publications on automation and process control

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 advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation

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 and sketch diagrams, and interpret and explain testing requirements related to control systems on commercial vessels

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

Explain advance principles of marine automation and process control and impart knowledge and ideas verbally, in writing and visually

Identify and interpret numerical and graphical information, including schematic diagrams, relevant to control systems on commercial vessels

Identify and suggest ways of rectifying faults and malfunctions in control systems on commercial vessels

Identify methods, procedures and materials needed to operate and maintain control systems on commercial vessels

Read and interpret written information related to operating control systems on commercial vessels

Required Knowledge:

Analogue and digital programmable logic controllers

Australian Standards for drawing symbols/layouts for schematic diagrams

Characteristics and functions of temperature, pressure and viscosity of fuel

Concept of ‘fail safe’ philosophy

Concepts of unmanned machinery spaces (UMS), and automated monitoring and control of machinery

Control and monitoring of ship machinery

Control:

loops

theory

Electronic:

temperature sensors and transmitters

transmitters

Fault-finding techniques for control systems

Final control element arrangements

Governors

Instrument process and control terms

Machinery space monitoring alarm and control systems

Measurement and test equipment used for fault-finding electronic apparatus

Mechanical and electrical sensors

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

PID electronic controllers

Pneumatic and electrical instrumentation transmitters

Principles of:

basic electronic circuits

basic pneumatic systems and action of pneumatic instruments

process control

Safety devices, alarms and monitoring systems

Sensing and transmitting elements

Signal transmissions systems used for monitoring, controlling and shutting down machinery

Tests and procedures required to meet UMS requirements

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.

Methods of testing transmitter outputs may include:

MA test point

MV test point

No test points

Faults may include:

Earths

Electronic component failure

High resistance joints

Open circuits

Power supply faults

Short circuits

Governor adjustments may include:

Mismatching between prime mover types and responses