MARC064 — Operate deck machinery and steering gear on a vessel up to 100 metres

1 Prepare for operation

• 1.1Routine pre-operational checks of steering gear or deck machinery are completed prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
• 1.2Equipment is set up in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.3Tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements are selected, checked for safety and set up for operation
• 1.4Equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported according to organisational procedures
• 1.5Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified, and risks are assessed and reported according to organisational procedures

2 Operate steering gear and deck machinery

• 2.1Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used according to organisational procedures
• 2.2Steering gear and deck machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner
• 2.3Performance and efficiency of steering gear and deck machinery operations is monitored
• 2.4Safe operational practices are used to anticipate and control hazards
• 2.5Adverse sea and weather conditions which may impact on the operation of steering gear and deck machinery are identified and operational practices are adjusted to maintain safety of vessel and personnel

3 Complete operations

• 3.1Shutdown procedures are conducted according to manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures
• 3.2Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to steering gear and deck machinery are reported according to organisational procedures
• 3.3Steering gear and deck machinery are cleaned and secured according to organisational procedures
• 3.4Operational records are completed according to organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for MARC064 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MARC064 needs to address all 33 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 10 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 MARC064?

Auditori pulls the current release of MARC064 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MARC064 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MARC064 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MARC064, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.