REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations
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2
| Relevant OH&S and cargo handling legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
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3
| Procedures and documentation required in the event of an incident during cargo handling operations
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4
| Methods for handling various types of cargo
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5
| Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminal-based cargo handling equipment and facilities
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| Ways of restricting vessel's stress levels within permitted limits during loading/discharging of dry bulk cargoes
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| Typical cargo handling hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions
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| Effects of different types of cargo operations on vessel's trim and stability
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| Procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights, capacities, stowage factors, load densities, etc., including:
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| calculating the maximum deadweight available to a vessel that needs to subsequently enter various seasonal load-line zones
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| b
| calculating the stresses on lifting gear used in cargo handling operations
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| c
| determining a vessel's displacement by draught survey
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| d
| determining the forces acting on equipment used to lash cargo
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| e
| calculating the longitudinal stresses acting on a vessel's hull using both manual and computer techniques
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| Effects on cargo handling of wind and weather
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| Ballast management issues and procedures
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12
| Typical types and sizes of shipping containers
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| Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels
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| Factors that affect the reading of a vessel's draught
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| IMDG Code
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| Cargo handling communication techniques
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| Cargo handling documentation requirements, including documentation to limit claims on cargo carried
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TDMMA707B MONITOR THE LOADING, STOWAGE, SECURITY AND UNLOADING OF CARGO |
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Read and interpret and apply instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo
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2
| Communicate effectively with others during the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo
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3
| Provide leadership to others on matters related the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo
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4
| Take appropriate initiatives related to the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo
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5
| Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when monitoring the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo
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6
| Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments
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7
| Identify and solve problems associated with the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo and take appropriate action based on available information
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8
| Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo, and take appropriate action
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| Adapt to differing types of vessels, port facilities, cargo and equipment
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| Monitor the use of equipment involved in the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo
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