Assessor Resource

TLIA207C
Maintain container/cargo records

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the maintenance of container/cargo records.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the maintenance of container/cargo records as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain container/cargo records in accordance with workplace requirements, including processing container and/or cargo documentation; maintaining records of container/cargo movements; monitoring container/cargo, including reefer units, and maintinaing records.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.



Evidence Required

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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 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/or equipment, and/or

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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 of practice and regulations relevant to the maintenance of container and cargo records including the Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the maintenance of container and cargo records

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the maintenance of container and cargo records

Problems that may occur when maintaining container and cargo records and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Relevant handling and safety codes

Site layout and location of reefer units

The marking and numbering systems for cargo

Relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when maintaining container and cargo records

Receive, acknowledge and send messages with available communications equipment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to the maintenance of container and cargo records

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work when maintaining container and cargo records

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

Work collaboratively with others when maintaining container and cargo records

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems when maintaining container and cargo records in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Estimate size, shape and special requirements of loads

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

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

Containers/cargo may include:

goods with specialist requirements, including reefer units and containers/cargo containing temperature controlled goods and/or dangerous goods

Information recorded during daily monitoring of reefers may include:

temperatures

water meter readings

any faults in the operation of the reefer

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic

Personnel in work area may include:

workplace personnel

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

electronic data transfer (EDI)

RF systems

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

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 maintenance of container/cargo records

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

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 codes and regulations for the maintenance of container/cargo records

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:

Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations

Australian and International Explosives Codes

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

marine orders

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Container/cargo documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory authority requirements 
Movements of containers/cargo are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory authority requirements 
Container/cargo records are updated each time containers/cargo are moved within the yard 
Containers/cargo are checked using markings to ensure correct identification when updating records 
Containers/cargo are monitored on a daily basis and the specified information recorded 
Problems with controlled systems on containers/cargo are reported on the appropriate forms and forwarded to the maintenance area 
Log cards on containers/cargo with controlled systems are checked on completion of monitoring and all unit or system breakdowns and/or faults are logged in the breakdown log diary in accordance with workplace procedures 
Movement of containers/cargo is monitored on a daily basis and the information recorded 

Forms

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