Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm train consist
- Review freight load plan
- Freight load plan is reviewed to identify variations to contribute to development of revised load plan
- Priorities for freight are identified and accounted for in load plan
- New load plan is developed to ensure maximum efficiency for loading/unloading operations
- Freight classed as dangerous goods is identified and planned loading and movement is in accordance with required code of practice
- Allocate freight to wagons
- Freight load plan is confirmed and freight is identified for loading on selected wagons
- Out-of-gauge freight is allocated to appropriate wagon and recorded on freight load plan
- Non-compatible loads are separated to avoid damage or contamination
- Unplanned restrictions relating to freight allocation are managed within the workplaces contingency plan
- Unresolved freight allocation difficulties/problems are referred to operations planning or other appropriate personnel
- Freight load plan documentation is completed and distributed to appropriate personnel