Identify and solve problems related to loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Interpret stability manual and ensure stability calculations are within appropriate parameters for proposed cargo operation

Monitor use of equipment involved in loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Read interpret and apply instructions regulations procedures and information relevant to loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Ballast management issues and procedures

Cargo handling documentation requirements

Container position numbering

Design of vessel hold

Effects on cargo handling of sea conditions wind and weather

Effects of different types of cargo operations on vessel trim and stability

Effects upon stability during loading and discharging operations including heeling moments from gear and loads

Homogenous loading

Main stresses set up by cargo hogging sagging and shearing

Methods of

handling various types of cargo

caring for various types of cargo

Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminalbased cargo handling equipment and facilities

Principles of cargo care

Procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights capacities stowage factors load densities

Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and cargo handling legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels

Static and dynamic loads

Types of lashing devices

Typical cargo handling problems and hazards and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions

Typical types and sizes of shipping containers

Usual methods of packing loading and discharging stowage dunnaging etc

Use of cargo handling gear including purchases and tackles

Various types of cargo likely to be carried their peculiar characteristics liability to damage decay or deterioration their measurements their hazards and problems and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Ways of restricting vessel stress levels within permitted levels within permitted limits during loadingdischarging cargo

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

developing effective planning documents

producing reliable documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include access to

industryapproved marine operations site where managing the loading discharging and stowing of cargo on a vessel up to metres may be conducted

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

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

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate managing the loading discharging and stowing of cargo on a vessel up to metres

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate

Cargo may include:

Hazardous materials/dangerous goods may include:

Cargo handling gear and equipment may include:

Cargo stowage plan must include:

Ballast management problems may include:

Cargo-related incidents or emergencies may include: