REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

This describes the knowledge required for this unit

Relevant State and Territory maritime regulations including the International Ship and Port Facility Security ISPS Code

Relevant OHampS and cargo handling legislation and policies

Procedures and documentation required in the event of a safety incident during cargo operations

Typical operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminalbased cargo handling and securing equipment and facilities

Methods for handling various types of cargo

Basic ways of restricting vessels stress levels within permitted limits during cargo operations on a small vessel

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

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

Procedures for calculating the stresses on lifting gear used in cargo handling operations

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

Effects on cargo handling of wind and weather

Cargo identification codes including IMDG code and Bulk Cargo Code

Ballast management issues and procedures

Typical types and sizes of shipping containers

Basic procedures for determining a vessels displacement by draught survey

Factors that affect the reading of a vessels draught

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

Basic procedures for estimating the longitudinal stresses acting on a vessels hull using both manual and computer techniques

Cargo handling communication techniques

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

This describes the basic skills required for this unit

Read and interpret and apply instructions regulations procedures and information relevant to the preparation of a cargo plan for cargo loading and unloading operations

Communicate effectively with others when preparing a cargo plan for cargo loading and unloading operations

Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when preparing a cargo plan

Take appropriate initiatives related to the preparation of a cargo plan

Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when preparing a cargo plan for cargo loading and unloading operations

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify and solve problems associated with the preparation of a cargo plan and take appropriate action based on available information

Monitor and anticipate problems related to the preparation of a cargo plan and take appropriate action

Adapt to differing types of vessels port facilities cargoes and equipment

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

Plan cargo loading and unloading operations across a representative range of typical cargo handling contexts for a vessel up to metres in length

b

Ensure compliance with all required safety environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures when planning the handling of cargo during loadingunloading and stowage operations

c

Identify typical cargo handling problems and hazards and plan for appropriate action

d

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 cargo loading and unloading operations

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

determining stress levels that may occur during cargo loading and unloading operations

assessing operational capability of cargo handling equipment

specifying safety precautions to be used during cargo loading and unloading operations

c

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

relevant maritime regulations

OHampS regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

job procedures and work instructions

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

d

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

continued

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

Specific resources required for assessment

Access is required to opportunities to

a

monitor and supervise suitably simulated cargo loadingunloading operations over an appropriate range of cargo handling situations weather and operational conditions andor

b

monitor and supervise the actual cargo loadingunloading operations of a vessel

VARIABLE

a.

Work must be carried out:

1

b.

Work is performed:

1

c.

Work involves:

1

d.

Work requires:

1

a

Cargo loading and unloading plan may relate to:

1

b

Cargo loading and unloading operations may be carried out:

1

2

3

c

Types of cargo may include:

1

2

3

4

VARIABLE

c

Types of cargo may include:

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special and abnormal cargo such as:

i

ii

iii

iv

v

d

Cargo handling equipment may include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

e

Cargo handling hazards may include:

1

2

3

5

6

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f

Documentation and recordsmay include:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

g

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

1

2

3