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 to the circumstances

complete preparation for launch in a systematic manner

inspect a vessel for safe operation in an estuary or seaway

follow legislative, state and territory regulations and organisational requirements

launch a range of vessels using a trailer

recover a range of vessels vessel using a trailer.

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:

appropriate vessels

trailer

equipment and tools appropriate to checking, launching and recovering vessel

technical specifications.

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 project-related 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.

Required skills

Required skills include:

technical skills to the level required to use a trailer winch and tilt mechanism, launch and recover a vessel, and use safety inspection tools and computerised equipment

communication skills to the level required to communicate effectively regarding work requirements, to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities, and to read and understand vessel specifications and operation

literacy skills to the level required to locate and understand information related to work orders and OHS and organisational policies and procedures related to launching and recovering a vessel using a trailer

numeracy skills to the level required to read weather charts and to complete tests and measurements to determine vessel seaworthiness

problem-solving skills to the level required to identify technical and procedural problems related to launching and recovering a vessel using a trailer

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

planning skills to the level required to use pre-checking and seaworthiness inspection techniques to anticipate problems and avoid wastage of time and material

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

tare weight, gross vehicle mass and aggregate trailer mass regulations related to trailer weights on single, dual and tri axle trailers

inspection requirements and standards for safety equipment, hull and fittings

daily maintenance requirements for vessels

manufacturer and/or component supplier specifications, including workshop manuals

water depth required for vessel flotation

pre-launch inspection procedures

equipment requirements and standards

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice, including OHS, personal safety and environment, relevant to marine launch site and trailer winch and tilt mechanisms

organisational policies and procedures, including quality requirements, reporting and recording procedures, and work organisation and planning processes, related to marine operations

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Inspecting seaworthiness of vessel

Inspecting seaworthiness of vessel may include:

checking safety equipment and fitment

checking currency and accessibility of vessel safety equipment

checking vessel hull and fittings for safety and journey suitability

checking fuel and battery

ensuring fresh water is onboard

checking other resources

inspecting hull for secured watertight mechanisms (e.g. seacocks, drain plugs and watertight flotation chambers)

Conditions

Conditions may include:

coastal

estuary

day and night

salt and fresh water

tides and currents

varying water depths

climatic conditions

launch site (e.g. beach launch and boat ramp surfaces)

Vessels

Vessels may include:

vessels up to 10 metres in length with a maximum beam of 2.5 metres

single or multi-hulled

flat bottomed

planing and displacement hulls

Safe operating procedures

Safe operating procedures may include operational risk assessments associated with marine licence requirements and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS), and include:

rope, chain and steel cable dangers

vessel and dockside flammable materials

fire prevention

rope, chain and steel cable dangers

vessel and dockside flammable materials

toxic substances

electrical safety

machinery movement and operation

manual and mechanical lifting and shifting

working in proximity to others

Tooling and equipment

Tooling and equipment may include:

communication equipment (e.g. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB))

suitable ropes, chains, shackles and tie-downs

general hand tools and lubricants

specialist hand tools (e.g. electric winch harness and remote, winch handles and leather gloves)

tow vehicle suitable for the task

Information/documents

Information/documents may include:

vessel manufacturer and/or component supplier specifications (operational), seaworthiness vessel and equipment checklist and vessel operational checklist

safe work procedures related to the driving and manoeuvring of motorised vessel

regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to marine craft

engineer's design specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external personnel

Australian standards

industry standards (e.g. American Boat and Yacht Council, National Marine, Manufacturer's Association and US Coast Guard)

Legislative requirements

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS)

award and enterprise agreements

tare weight, gross vehicle mass and aggregate trailer mass (ATM) regulations

industrial relations

Australian standards

Australian Design Rules

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

duty of care

OHS requirements

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

emergency procedures

Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements may include:

waste management

noise

dust

clean-up management

Organisational policies and procedures

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards

OHS, sustainability environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice

safe work procedures

reporting and recording procedures