Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the connection and disconnection of reefer units.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the connection and disconnection of reefer units as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plug/unplug reefer units to power sources

1.1 Reefer units are plugged/unplugged safely in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2 Reefer units are checked to be running correctly after being plugged in

1.3 Problems with the operation of reefer units are identified and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4 Faults in reefer units are investigated and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5 Reefer units are unplugged as required and cables are cleared from units

2Attach/detach clip-on units

2.1 Clip-on units are attached/detached safely in accordance with the regulatory and code of practice requirements and workplace procedures

2.2 Problems with the operations of clip-on units are identified and reported to appropriate personnel

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Australian and international standards, codes and regulations relevant to the connection and disconnection of reefer units

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the connection and disconnection of reefer units

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the connection and disconnection of reefer units

Problems that may occur when connecting and disconnecting reefer units and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Site layout and location of reefer units

The marking and numbering systems for cargo

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Identify cargo, container and goods, coding, ADG and IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

Receive, acknowledge and send messages with available communication equipment

Work collaboratively with others when connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in the operation of reefer units in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events when connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify reefer units requiring clip-on units

Identify, select and use relevant equipment, processes and procedures when connecting and disconnecting reefer units

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an 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, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

at heights

Reefer units may:

require the attachment of clip-on units

Critical requirements when attaching clip-on units include:

appropriate clip-on tool used

protective equipment is worn

connection to container or crib is ensured

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and materials

Personnel in work area may include:

workplace personnel

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial number

Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the transport of cargo

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for equipment

workplace procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant standards and codes applying to the connection and disconnection of reefer units

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

marine orders

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

This unit contains employability skills.