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

TLIA4006A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Organise and monitor terminal/wharf operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIA4006A - Organise and monitor terminal/wharf operations
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise and monitor terminal/wharf operations in accordance with workplace requirements including organising equipment, machinery and personnel; identifying, assessing and managing potential risks; monitoring work performance and progress; monitoring the status of pending work; solving problems and making decisions; completing all shift requirements; and preparing for the next shift. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant standards, regulations and workplace requirements concerning terminal/wharf operations.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the organisation and monitoring of terminal/wharf operations as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and/or 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: Organise equipment, machinery and personnel
  • Equipment, machinery and personnel are organised to facilitate the safe and efficient loading and unloading of the ship
  • Liaison is maintained with supervisors to ensure the availability of adequate resources
       
Element: Identify, assess and manage potential risks
  • Potential risks are identified and assessed and appropriate solutions are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Potential risks to safe and efficient operations are removed from the work area or other arrangements are made to ensure conditions for safe work
  • Supervisors are advised of potential risks and liaison is maintained until the risk has been removed
       
Element: Monitor work performance and progress
  • Work performance and progress is monitored to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures and that safe work practices are maintained
  • Methods and procedures of work are monitored and refined in consultation with supervisors and operational personnel
  • Work performance rates are monitored with delays minimised to ensure work program objectives are met
  • Work practices are monitored to ensure compliance with national standards and safety codes
  • Environmental conditions are monitored to ensure safe working conditions are maintained
       
Element: Monitor status of pending work
  • The status of pending work is monitored, in order of priorities, taking into account the needs of the ship and the terminal/wharf
       


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/or 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 equipment, and

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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Australian and international standards, codes and regulations relevant to the operation of terminals/wharves including the Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the organisation and monitoring of terminal/wharf operations

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the organisation and monitoring of terminal/wharf operations

Problems that may occur when organising and monitoring terminal/wharf operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Relevant handling and safety codes

Site layout

The marking and numbering systems for cargo

Relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when organising and monitoring terminal and wharf operations

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to organising and monitoring terminal and wharf operations

Complete documentation related to organising and monitoring terminal and wharf operations

Receive, acknowledge and send messages with appropriate communications equipment

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

Work collaboratively with others when organising and monitoring terminal and wharf operations

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

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

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

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

Identify, select and use relevant equipment, processes and procedures when organising and monitoring terminal and wharf operations

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

Estimate size, shape and special requirements of loads

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

Account may be taken of the following conditions in relation to operational safety (depending on the operational context of the terminal/wharf concerned):

organisational and statutory operating requirements

surface condition of the work area

stacking area

degree of visibility

weather conditions

other traffic

obstacles

site and nature of loads

ship/vehicle/rail movements

tidal movement

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

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

electronic data transfer (EDI)

RF systems

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 organisation and monitoring of terminal/wharf operations

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 terminal and wharf operations

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
Equipment, machinery and personnel are organised to facilitate the safe and efficient loading and unloading of the ship 
Liaison is maintained with supervisors to ensure the availability of adequate resources 
Potential risks are identified and assessed and appropriate solutions are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures 
Potential risks to safe and efficient operations are removed from the work area or other arrangements are made to ensure conditions for safe work 
Supervisors are advised of potential risks and liaison is maintained until the risk has been removed 
Work performance and progress is monitored to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures and that safe work practices are maintained 
Methods and procedures of work are monitored and refined in consultation with supervisors and operational personnel 
Work performance rates are monitored with delays minimised to ensure work program objectives are met 
Work practices are monitored to ensure compliance with national standards and safety codes 
Environmental conditions are monitored to ensure safe working conditions are maintained 
The status of pending work is monitored, in order of priorities, taking into account the needs of the ship and the terminal/wharf 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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