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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate inboard and outboard motors
   • Pre-start checks are performed on the motor
   • Fuel is checked to ensure there is adequate fuel, including a reserve, on board
   • Motor is started and stopped safely and correctly
   • Motor controls are used to manoeuvre the vessel safely to complete work tasks
   • Motor is operated within safe limits during normal manoeuvres
2. Secure vessel on completion of work task
   • Vessel is moored safely
   • Fuel system is closed down
   • Vessel is secured
   • Fuel is stored to minimise environmental and fire hazards where appropriate
   • Unserviceable equipment is reported and tagged out as unserviceable
3. Maintain inboard and outboard motors
   • Fuel filters are drained of excess water
   • Batteries and connections are maintained to ensure reliable electrical supply to the motor
   • Engine and gearbox oil is checked and lubrication is applied
   • Engine mounting gear is checked as necessary
4. Identify basic inboard and outboard motor faults
   • Operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors are identified
   • Electrical faults are identified, tagged out and reported
   • Motor propulsion faults are identified, tagged out and reported

Required Skills

Required Skills

Berth a vessel

Check and operate an inboard or outboard motor

Conduct prestart running and shut down checks on inboard and outboard motors and tag out and report faults

Estimate fuel consumption

Manoeuvre to maintain a steady course

Read and interpret company standard operating procedures SOPs about operating inboard and outboard engines

Store an outboard motor

Use inboard and outboard motor steering system

Required Knowledge

Battery connection and hazards

MARPOL requirements

Motor cooling systems fuel systems lubricating systems

Standard procedures to tag out and report faults

Troubleshooting techniques

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

Evidence Required

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 working safely at all times scheduling manufacturer specified maintenance
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 industryapproved marine operations site where using an inboard and outboard motor to handle a vessel in sheltered waters 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 andor 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 andor 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 using an inboard and outboard motor to handle a vessel in sheltered waters direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS 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

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Range Statement

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.
Pre-start checks may include:	Amount of fuel in the fuel tank Appropriate fuel Cooling water intake submerged Fuel hose connected, full and free of restrictions Fuel tank depressurised Motor attachment points Water depth
Started may include:	Electric start Pull start
Propulsion faults may include:	Bent or broken propeller Broken shear pin or drive spline Fouling Spark plugs

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