REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations

Relevant OHampS legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

Principles of cargo care including

a

causes of cargo damage their effect and preventative measures

b

methods of temperature control of reefer cargoes

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

d

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

e

principles of cargo ventilation including methods and systems

f

function of dunnage

g

cargo damage survey methods

Procedures and documentation required in the event of a safety incident when managing cargo care operations during a voyage

Methods for caring for various types of cargo during a voyage

Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard cargo care equipment and facilities

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

Effects of different types of cargo on vessels trim and stability

Procedures for calculations concerning weights capacities stowage factors load densities etc including

a

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

b

determining a vessels displacement by draught survey

c

determining the forces acting on equipment used to lash cargo

d

calculating the longitudinal stresses acting on a vessels hull using both manualcomputer techniques

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

IMDG Code

Cargo care communication techniques

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

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REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

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

Communicate effectively with others during the loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Provide leadership to others on matters related the loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Take appropriate initiatives related to the loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when monitoring the loading stowage security and unloading of cargo

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems associated with the loading stowage security and unloading of cargo and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the loading stowage security and unloading of cargo and take appropriate action

Adapt to differing types of vessels port facilities cargoes and equipment

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

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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 appropriate knowledge and skills to

a

Monitor cargo care operations

in normal and emergency situations

in normal and adverse weather conditions

across a representative range of typical cargo carriage contexts

b

Exercise all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures when monitoring and supervising 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

applying safety precautions relevant to cargo care operations

assessing operational capability of cargo care equipment

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant maritime regulations

ISM Code and associated vessels safety management system and procedures

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

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

security procedures

following onboard housekeeping processes

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

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 between 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

Specificresourcesrequired for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

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

b

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

VARIABLE

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Work is performed:

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Work requires:

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VARIABLE

c

Types of cargo may include:

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various types of liquefied gas

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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code

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