This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

calculate and record number and weight of passengers stores and equipment

constantly monitor hazards and apply safety principles to operations

encourage other team members

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

participate in team

read and interpret operating instructions

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

use clear interpersonal communication as operator of the vessel

use knots and lashings to secure watercraft

Required Knowledge

applicable statutory waterways rules for watercraft operation

buoyancyfloatation calculations

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

effects of water moving over objects and obstacles

local water hazards and environmental conditions

team work

techniques for supporting others

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to safely operate selected small watercraft on various waterways under a range of environmental conditions The operator must demonstrate competency at carrying both equipment and personnel and demonstrate the ability to manage the full range of contingency and emergency actions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a timeframe that allows for the preparation operation and maintenance of small watercraft under a range of water operating conditions carrying personnel and cargo

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed under a variety of water operating conditions Evidence should be gathered by observing the individual preparing operating and maintaining small watercraft on a variety of tasks that address all the requirements of the critical aspects of evidence

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

watercraft equipment and accessories

safety equipment appropriate to the task

appropriate cargo to be loaded transported and unloaded

training areas with access to a suitable body of water

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Small watercraft may include:

Watercraft operations may include:

Operating instructions may include:

Standard procedures may include:

Buoyancy/floatation calculations may include:

Equipment to be used may include:

Shore preparation may include:

Operating the watercraft may include:

Hazards and environmental conditions may include:

Environment includes:

Contingency and emergency drills may include: