REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations
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2
| Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
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| Principles of cargo care, including:
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| a
| causes of cargo damage, their effect and preventative measures
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| b
| methods of temperature control of reefer cargoes
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| c
| causes effects and prevention of sweat, including the control of vessel and cargo sweat during a voyage, including the use of shipboard ventilation and humidity control systems
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| d
| differences between vessel's sweat and cargo sweat and reasons for the formation of both
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| e
| principles of cargo ventilation, including methods and systems
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| f
| function of dunnage
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| g
| cargo damage survey methods
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| Procedures and documentation required in the event of a safety incident when managing cargo care operations during a voyage
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| Methods for caring for various types of cargo during a voyage
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| Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard cargo care equipment and facilities
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| Hazards and problems associated with the carriage of various types of cargo and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions
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| Effects of different types of cargo on vessel's trim and stability
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| Procedures for calculations concerning weights, capacities, stowage factors, load densities, etc., including:
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| a
| calculating the maximum deadweight available to a vessel that needs to subsequently enter various seasonal load-line zones
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| b
| determining a vessel's displacement by draught survey
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| c
| determining the forces acting on equipment used to lash cargo
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| d
| calculating the longitudinal stresses acting on a vessel's hull using both manual/computer techniques
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| Effects on cargo of wind, weather and sea conditions during a voyage
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| Typical types and sizes of shipping containers
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| Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels
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| IMDG Code
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| Cargo care communication techniques
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| Cargo care documentation requirements, including documentation to limit claims on cargo carried
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TDMMA807B MONITOR THE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE |
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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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| Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments
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| 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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| 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, cargoes and equipment
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| Monitor the use of equipment involved in the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo |