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 ship construction 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 ship construction

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 online information on ship construction

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

Explain basic concepts of ship construction

Identify and determine appropriate ways of responding to problems associated with ship construction

Identify relevant methods and procedures such as procedures for painting commercial vessels

Identify, interpret and process numerical and graphical information related to ship construction

Impart part knowledge and ideas through verbal, written and visual means

Read and interpret technical guides, manuals and information relevant to ship construction

Required Knowledge:

Bottom structure and the forepeak and afterpeak of vessels

Bow and stern forces

Construction of watertight bulkheads

Damage criteria

Deck and frame construction

Materials used in the construction of ship hull

Methods of joining shipbuilding materials

Processes involved in painting a vessel

Stabilisers to reduce the effect of rolling

Static and dynamic forces and moments exerted on hull of vessel

Terms used to describe size, shape and structural components of vessels

Types of ships and key features of ships

Vessel ventilation systems

Watertight integrity

Weather tight integrity

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.

Terms to describe size and shape of vessels may include:

Breadth

Camber

Draught

Flare

Length

Rake

Rise of floor

Sheer

Terms to describe size or cargo carrying capacity of vessels may include:

Deadweight

Gross register tonnage

Gross tonnage

Net register tonnage

Net tonnage

Terms to describe effects of forces exerted on hull may include:

Hogging

Racking

Sagging

Still water bending moment

Openings may include:

Cables

Piping

Trunking

Watertight door

Surface preparation may include:

Degreasing

Sand blasting

Shot blasting

Ultra high pressure water jetting

Wet blasting

Areas may include:

Ballast tanks

Cargo tanks

Freshwater tanks

Superstructures

Underwater areas

Weatherdecks