Required Skills

Apply international regulations codes and standards concerning the safe handling stowage securing and transport of cargo

Conduct loading and unloading operations to ensure vessel stability trim and stress limitations are not exceeded at any time

Conduct and record tests and inspections of cargo handling equipment according to regulations and organisational procedures

Correctly read and interpret drafts

Establish procedures for safe cargo handling according to provisions of the relevant instruments such as IMDG Code IMSBC Code MARPOL Annexes III and V and other relevant information

Explain the basic principles for establishing effective communications and improving working relationships between vessel and terminal personnel

Stow and secure cargo on board vessels

Use all available shipboard data related to loading care and unloading of bulk cargo

Use draft survey methods to determine vessel displacement

Use stability and trim diagrams and stresscalculating equipment to keep hull stress and stability within acceptable limits at all times

Required Knowledge

Application of ventilation requirements for various cargo

Confined space entry procedures

Dangerous goods classification signage stowage and segregation requirements under the IMDG Code and relevant Marine Orders

Effect on trim and stability of cargo and cargo operations

IMDG Code IMSBC Code MARPOL Annexes III and V and other relevant information including AMSA Marine Orders and Notices relating to cargo carriage loading and unloading

International regulations codes and standards concerning the safe handling stowage securing and transport of cargo

Loading and unloading operations with special regard to the transport of cargo identified in the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing

Loading cargo and ballasting to keep hull stress within acceptable limits

Maintenance of survey certification required for cargo handling equipment

Stowage and securing of cargo on board vessels including cargohandling gear and securing and lashing equipment

World load line zones and associated draft limitations

Work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

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

ensuring currency of relevant regulatory and legislative knowledge

developing effective planning documents

providing high quality reports

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

industryapproved marine operations site where managing cargo operations can be conducted

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 andor 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 andor

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 managing cargo operations

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS 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

Cargo may include:

Information and equipment may include:

Cargo plan must include:

Preparations for loading may include:

Cargo handling incidents or emergencies may include:

Cargo handling documentation may include:

Cargo care operations may include:

Initial actions may include:

Others may include: