ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare equipment

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain operational instructions and shift briefing details and organise the work to be carried out accordingly

1.3. Clarify difficulties in carrying out the instructions with relevant personnel

1.4. Confirm availability and status of necessary permits

1.5. Confirm availability of necessary auxiliary equipment

1.6. Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

1.7. Use equipment, tools and communications suitable for the job and the environment

1.8. Prepare storage area for cargo arrival

2. Handle and store cargo

2.1. Comply with safe working practices, safety and operational requirements

2.2. Handle cargo using safe handling techniques

2.3. Provide assistance with crane operations

2.4. Pack and unpack containers

2.5. Check cargo using marks, numbers, quantities/weights, to ensure correct identification

2.6. Identify and report faults and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

2.7. Store equipment and cargo safely and securely in the designated location according to operational requirements

3. Handle and store bulk cargo

3.1. Carry out bulk cargo transfer

3.2. Monitor transfer of cargo

3.3. Identify and report faults accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

4. Assist with crane operations

4.1. Use appropriate signals to direct movement of loads

4.2. Identify and report faults and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility

4.3. Relay information to crane operator in accordance with operational requirements

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to handle and store cargo:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for handling and storing cargo

implement safe working limits when handling and lifting cargo

assess, interpret and apply information including technical information

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to handle and store cargo:

OHS obligations

company and statutory guidelines, procedures and practices

safe lifting and handling techniques

slinging requirements

permit to work system

operational requirements and principles of equipment

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

Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions to handle and secure cargo

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of handling and securing cargo

working with others to undertake and complete handling and securing cargo that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of handling and securing cargo that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the handling and securing of cargo

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures, including:

(PSLA) Petroleum Submerged Lands Act

duty of care

petroleum regulations

company requirements

client requirements

permits

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Shift briefings may include:

safety briefing/induction

pre-tour safety meeting

weekly safety meetings

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Difficulties may include:

unclear instructions

imprecise details

lack of information

Equipment may include:

hoses

pumps

transfer equipment

slings

shackles

specialist handling equipment

Remedial action taken to deal with errors, omissions and shortages may include to:

report

record

rectify

repair

adjust

replace

Communications may include:

2-way radio

hand signals

telephone

public address system

written work instructions

Cargo may include:

fluids

powder

containers

restrained palletised

loose palletised

tubulars