Subjects
A total of 16 units of competency comprising: 8 core units listed below plus 5 technical elective units listed below plus 3 general elective units from either the general elective units listed below or from the remaining technical elective units listed below or from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. | |
Core units | |
Lash and unlash cargo and containers | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Participate in basic workplace communication | |
Follow work health and safety procedures | |
Apply accident-emergency procedures | |
Apply fatigue management strategies | |
Work effectively with others | |
Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner | |
Technical elective units | |
Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment | |
Operate commercial vehicle | |
Drive light rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle | |
Drive heavy combination vehicle | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
Load and unload goods/cargo | |
Operate a forklift | |
Operate specialised load shifting equipment | |
Operate specialised light load shifting equipment | |
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings | |
Conduct specialised forklift operations | |
Control lift and movement of crane | |
Use communications systems | |
Process workplace documentation | |
Work at height in the stevedoring industry | |
Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator | |
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace | |
Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures | |
Licence to operate a forklift truck | |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | |
General elective units | |
Provide basic emergency life support | |
Perform mooring and unmooring activities | |
Communicate during mooring and unmooring activities | |
Follow work health and safety, and emergency procedures during mooring and unmooring activities | |
Connect and disconnect reefer units | |
Complete and check import/export documentation | |
Use product knowledge to complete work operations | |
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment | |
Conduct weighbridge operations | |
Carry out basic workplace calculations | |
Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures | |
Conduct housekeeping activities | |
Operate firefighting equipment | |
Work in a socially diverse environment | |
Apply customer service skills | |
Apply quality procedures | |
Apply keyboard skills | |
Complete routine administrative tasks | |
Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo | |
