REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

IMO STCW Convention and Codes the International Ship and Port Facility Security ISPS Code and AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the management of cargo care operations

Relevant OHampS legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

ISM Code safety management system

Methods for caring for various types of cargo during a voyage

Typical operational characteristics of different types of shipboard cargo care equipment and facilities

Typical hazards and problems associated with the carriage of various types of cargo and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Differences between vessels sweat and cargo sweat and reasons for the formation of both

Processes for the control of vessel and cargo sweat during a voyage including the use of shipboard ventilation and humidity control systems

Effects of different types of cargo on vessels trim and stability

Procedures for calculating the maximum deadweight available to a vessel that needs to subsequently enter various seasonal loadline zones

Effects on cargo of wind weather and sea conditions during a voyage

Typical types and sizes of shipping containers

Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels

Procedures for determining the forces acting on equipment used to lash cargo

Procedures for calculating the longitudinal stresses acting on a vessels hull using both manual and computer techniques

Cargo care communication techniques

Cargo care documentation requirements including documentation to limit claims on cargo carried

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Communicate effectively with other personnel when caring for cargo on a vessel

Interpret and follow procedures and precautions for the security and safe care of various types of cargo including

i general cargo

ii dry bulk cargo

iii dangerous cargo

iv special and abnormal cargoes

v bulk liquids and gas cargoes

Prepare and implement plans for the care of cargo on a vessel

Check that cargo on a vessel is properly secured

Identify problems that may occur when caring for cargo on a vessel and take required action

Control sweat by the correct use of various types of shipboard ventilation and humidity control systems

TDMMAB PLAN AND ENSURE SAFE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE

TDMMA207B PLAN AND ENSURE SAFE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm knowledge and skills to

a

Plan and oversee cargo care operations

safely in both normal and emergency situations

in normal and adverse weather conditions

across a representative range of typical cargo carriage contexts

b

Exercise all required safety security environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures when overseeing the care of cargo during a voyage

c

Identify typical cargo care problems and hazards and take appropriate action

d

Communicate effectively with others during cargo care operations

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

a

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

b

Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

planning and overseeing cargo care operations

identifying and evaluating cargo care problems and determining appropriate courses of action

identifying and implementing improvements to cargo care procedures

applying safety precautions relevant to cargo care

assessing operational capability of cargo care equipment

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant sections of IMO STCW Convention and Code the International Ship and Port Facility Security ISPS Code and AMSA Marine Orders

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

issue resolution procedures

job procedures and work instructions

relevant manufacturers guidelines relating to the use of machinery including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

security procedures

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TDMMAB PLAN AND ENSURE SAFE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE

TDMMA207B PLAN AND ENSURE SAFE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

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following onboard housekeeping processes

d

Action is taken promptly to report andor rectify accidents and incidents in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures

e

Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail

f

Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions among crew and others

Context of assessment

a

Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations

b

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral examinations and

Appropriate practical assessment must occur

i

at the registered training organisation andor

ii

on an appropriate working or training vessel

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

plan and manage the actual cargo care operations during the voyage of a vessel andor

b

plan and manage suitably simulated cargo care operations over an appropriate range of situations weather and operational conditions

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

VARIABLE

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

relatively independently under broad operational requirements, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes

c.

Work involves:

1

d.

Work requires:

1

a

Cargo may be:

1

b

Cargo care operations may be carried out:

1

2

c

Cargo care hazards may include:

1

VARIABLE

c

Cargo care hazards may include:

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2

cargo security in poor weather or sea conditions

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d

Types of cargo may include:

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e

Documentation and recordsmay include:

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2

3

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VARIABLE

f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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2

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