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:

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 basic knowledge of ships and ship routines can be demonstrated

technical reference library with current publications on commercial shipping

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 basic knowledge of ships and ship routines

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 required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

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

Identify and determine appropriate ways of responding to malfunctions and emergency situations in daily watchkeeping operations

Identify, interpret and process numerical and graphical information required to undertake watchkeeping duties in routine and emergency situations

Identify methods and procedures needed to implement watchkeeping duties on commercial vessels

Read and interpret written instructions, procedures and information relevant to watchkeeping duties

Required Knowledge:

Bridge instrumentation, controls and alarms

Bridge resource management systems

Causes of groundings, collisions and casualties

Composition of bridge/engine room management team

Enclosed spaces

Engineering watchkeeping procedures and practices

Fatigue management principles and techniques

Functions of unmanned machinery space (UMS) controls, alarms and indicators

Hierarchy and organisational structure of shipboard personnel

Key international and Australian standards relating to shipping

Key shipping authorities and organisations

Maritime communication techniques

Navigational hazards and implications for watchkeeping

Personal and social responsibilities on board ship

Procedures for dealing with malfunctions and emergencies

Rudder and propeller control and vessel manoeuvring characteristics

Sections of IMO STCW Convention and Codes and AMSA Marine Orders dealing with watchkeeping principles, arrangements, procedures, roles and responsibilities

Signs of fatigue

Types of ships and key features of ships

Watch handover procedures

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

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.

Ship types may include:

Bulk carrier

Container

General dry cargo

Passenger

Ro-ro

Tanker

Shipping terms may include:

Hogging

Panting

Pounding

Racking

Sagging

Key personnel may include:

Crew

Master

Officers

Shipping organisations and authorities may include:

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Classification societies

International Maritime Organisation

National Maritime Safety Committee

State and territory marine authorities

Personal and social responsibilities may include:

Alcohol and drug abuse

Discipline

Finance

Health and fitness

Hygiene

Relationships

Safety

Engine room resource management principles may include:

Allocation, assignment and prioritisation of resources

Assertiveness and leadership

Considering team experience

Effective communication

Obtaining and maintaining situational awareness

Personal task and workload management techniques may include:

Coordination

Managing resource constraints

Managing time constraints

Personnel assignment

Planning

Potential malfunctions and emergencies may include:

Accidents

Breakdowns

Collisions

Explosion fire

Flooding

Groundings