Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify loading/unloading requirements and priorities
- Freight movement requirements are identified using the freight load plan
- Freight movement priorities are established in accordance with freight movement documentation, workplace policies and procedures
- Freight movement timings and the availability of loading/unloading equipment are established using appropriate freight movement documentation and train schedules
- Coordinate freight yard movement activities
- Yard freight handling equipment is allocated to loading/unloading operations in line with identified priorities
- Marshalling of rolling stock and movement of freight are coordinated to minimise time and potential damage in the freight transfer
- Freight for delivery or collection is appropriately and clearly marked and placed in freight holding area according to workplace procedures