DEFEXO156 — Operate small watercraft

1 Prepare for watercraft operations

• 1.1Determine the task, cargo, destination and route and compile navigation data
• 1.2Calculate buoyancy/floatation to ensure passengers and cargo are safe to move
• 1.3Select equipment and check for serviceability, replace or reject unserviceable items and report to the supervisor
• 1.4Conduct shore preparation and ready watercraft for launch
• 1.5Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• 1.6Give safety brief to passengers and crew prior to embarking

2 Operate small watercraft

• 2.1Launch watercraft safely allowing for local conditions
• 2.2Load and trim watercraft to ensure safety of crew and load
• 2.3Operate watercraft consistent with hazards and environmental conditions
• 2.4Provide directions to passengers to maintain safety and efficient boat operation
• 2.5Carry out contingency and emergency drills, to minimise threat to personnel and equipment
• 2.6Disembark personnel and unload cargo safely

3 Recover and maintain vessel

• 3.1Recover watercraft from ramp or improvised landing site
• 3.2Check for serviceability, clean and maintain watercraft and associated equipment
• 3.3Report defects and complete documentation
• 3.4Complete debriefing requirements

What does an assessment tool for DEFEXO156 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFEXO156 needs to address all 22 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 1 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFEXO156?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFEXO156 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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