Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIA107C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Secure cargo

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIA107C - Secure cargo
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to secure cargo including preparing to secure cargo/containers, lashing and unlashing cargo, protecting cargo from weather, and packing and unpacking cargo. It may apply in cargo securing contexts in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the securing of cargo.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the securing of cargo as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to secure cargo/containers
  • Work area is prepared and maintained in accordance with the national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures
  • Unsafe work practices and/or equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
  • Appropriate protective clothing, equipment and fittings are selected
  • Formwork is erected where no lashing points exist
  • Lashing plan is read and interpreted
       
Element: Lash and unlash cargo
  • Work is conducted in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements, safety codes, site operating requirements and any special requirements of the cargo
  • Lashing points are identified and appropriate fittings and lashing equipment are used for each lashing point
  • Cargo is lashed and secured to lashing points ensuring the correct spread of lashings and that lashings are secured, attached and tensioned
  • Tensioners are securely fastened
  • When unlashing, fittings are released, disconnected and removed from the cargo
  • Lashing equipment is placed in designated storage areas or cleared from work area
  • Lashing/unlashing operations ensure no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo
  • Lashing is completed in accordance with lashing plan
       
Element: Protect cargo from weather
  • Cargo is covered/uncovered safely ensuring appropriate covering and lashing, no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment
  • Work is conducted in accordance with the requirements of national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures
       
Element: Pack and unpack cargo
  • Damaged cargo is identified and reported following enterprise procedures
  • Cargo is sorted and stacked prior to packing or after unpacking, ensuring the stack is in the correct location, in accordance with national standards, safety codes, and site operating procedures
  • Cargo is identified through the interpretation of marks or numbers
  • Tight stow of cargo is maintained
  • Cargo is handled ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Procedures for managing and controlling hazardous situations when carrying out work activities

The marking and numbering systems for cargo

Problems that may occur when securing cargo or freight and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the securing of cargo or freight

Workplace procedures and policies for the securing of cargo or freight

Australian and international standards, codes and regulations relevant to the securing of cargo or freight including the Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Relevant handling and safety codes

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when securing cargo or freight

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to securing cargo or freight

Identify cargo, container and goods, coding, ADG and IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Receive, acknowledge and send messages with available communications equipment

Complete documentation related to the securing of cargo or freight

Work collaboratively with others when securing cargo or freight

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Identify, select and use relevant equipment, processes and procedures when securing cargo or freight

Operate and adapt to differences in cargo handling equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Use the lashing and protection equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise :

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

at height

in a workbox or workcage

Cargo may include:

goods with specialist requirements, including temperature controlled goods and dangerous goods

Lashing equipment for containers may include:

twistlocks

pelican hooks

lashing rods (bars)

turn handles (keys)

bottle screws

bridging clamps

cones

Securing equipment may include:

chocks

racks

lashings

ropes

chains

Covers may include:

rain and dust covers

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and materials

Personnel in work area may include:

workplace personnel

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

full arrest safety harness

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial number

Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the securing of cargo

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for equipment

workplace procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations for the securing of cargo

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:

Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations

Australian and International Explosives Codes

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

marine orders

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work area is prepared and maintained in accordance with the national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures 
Unsafe work practices and/or equipment are reported to appropriate personnel 
Appropriate protective clothing, equipment and fittings are selected 
Formwork is erected where no lashing points exist 
Lashing plan is read and interpreted 
Work is conducted in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements, safety codes, site operating requirements and any special requirements of the cargo 
Lashing points are identified and appropriate fittings and lashing equipment are used for each lashing point 
Cargo is lashed and secured to lashing points ensuring the correct spread of lashings and that lashings are secured, attached and tensioned 
Tensioners are securely fastened 
When unlashing, fittings are released, disconnected and removed from the cargo 
Lashing equipment is placed in designated storage areas or cleared from work area 
Lashing/unlashing operations ensure no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo 
Lashing is completed in accordance with lashing plan 
Cargo is covered/uncovered safely ensuring appropriate covering and lashing, no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment 
Work is conducted in accordance with the requirements of national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures 
Damaged cargo is identified and reported following enterprise procedures 
Cargo is sorted and stacked prior to packing or after unpacking, ensuring the stack is in the correct location, in accordance with national standards, safety codes, and site operating procedures 
Cargo is identified through the interpretation of marks or numbers 
Tight stow of cargo is maintained 
Cargo is handled ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIA107C - Secure cargo
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Assessment Record Sheet

TLIA107C - Secure cargo

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