Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to use workplace technology related to safety and water testing a vessel to use specialist tooling and equipment and computerised measuring equipment and to report and record actions

communication skills to the level required to confirm work requirements and diagnosis and repair procedures and specifications to communicate effectively regarding work requirements with supervisor other workers and customers to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities and to report work outcomes and problems

literacy skills to the level required to research analyse and interpret information related to work orders and manufacturer and component supplier requirements and to record servicing details

numeracy skills to the level required to correctly complete tests and measurements including assessing tolerances applying accurate measurements and calculating material requirements

problemsolving skills to the level required to identify technical and procedural problems to avoid planning and scheduling problems and time and material wastage

team skills to the level required to work effectively and cooperatively with others to optimise workflow and productivity

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

vessel component and system performance assessment standards based on manufacturer and component supplier specifications and regulatory requirements

vessel operating systems components and fittings

inspection techniques

test report compilation and presentation

manufacturer and component supplier specifications including workshop manuals and repair guides

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including OHS personal safety and environment relevant to water testing a vessel so as to meet specific customer performance specifications and conformity to statutory regulations

organisational policies and procedures including quality reporting and recording procedures related to water testing a vessel

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques which are appropriate

complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner

conduct water testing of configuration and vessel in accordance with workplace and manufacturer and component supplier requirements for a range of vessels

accurately record and interpret the test data for a range of vessel testings

complete the testing within workplace timeframes

present equipment to customer in compliance with workplace requirements

complete the configuration checking within workplace timeframes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian standards

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

appropriate vessels for water testing

materials relevant to the water testing of vessels

equipment hand and power tools appropriate to the water testing of vessels

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Water testing

Factors influencing vessel performance

Safety check of vessel

Test report

Tooling and equipment

Safe operating procedures

Information/documents

Legislative requirements

OHS requirements

Environmental requirements

Organisational policies and procedures