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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for movement of containers and cargo
   • Access, interpret and apply container and cargo load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity
2. Check stacking/discharge list at commencement of shift
   • Check yard stacking/discharge lists against container/cargo documentation and operational order or work
   • Continually update stacking discharge lists with the correct location of containers and cargo
3. Assess and plan container/cargo consolidation
   • Assess yard plans and plan consolidation of container/cargo
   • Prepare consolidation plans and ensure efficient use of available yard space and operation
   • Obtain final yard positions from consolidation plans and record in writing
4. Allocate and accommodate movement between stack positions
   • Allocate stack positions according to the nature of the container/cargo and to facilitate yard operations
   • Reassign stack positions and accommodate additional cargo
5. Identify and check containers/cargo
   • Identify containers/cargo at yard entry and prior to stacking, check for damage to container
   • Confirm identification numbers and marks on container/cargo and shipping documentation
   • Follow stacking plans and facilitate efficient movement within the yard
6. Check and complete documentation
   • Check documentation ensuring it meets container/cargo requirements
   • Perform completion procedures
7. Issue gate pass and check clearances
   • Issue gate pass to carrier when all documentation requirements have been completed
   • Check documentation ensuring that all necessary signatures are on the prepared delivery sheets

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient processing of movement of containers and cargo including:

analysing hazards and risks and applying control measures

identifying and selecting resources

establishing work plans and completing tasks

assessing operational capability of equipment and work processes

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the processing movement of containers and cargo that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of processing movement of containers and cargo that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

assessing yard plans

preparing written consolidation plans

allocating and reassigning stack positions

identifying containers and cargo, checking for damage and confirming identification numbers and marks

issuing gate pass to carrier when all documentation requirements are completed

modifying activities to suit different situations and environments

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when processing the movement of containers and cargo:

understand impact of job on enterprise and individual performance

estimation of size, shape and special requirements of loads

identification of container and goods coding, IMDG markings and, where applicable, emergency information panels

identification of protective clothing and safety precautions appropriate to different tasks

understanding of site layout stacking plans and available stacking space

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