Application
The unit has application in qualifications for Master (Unlimited), Watchkeeper (Deck), Master (Less than 500 |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||
1 | Monitor the care of cargo during a voyage | a | The cargo being carried is identified and its characteristics established prior to the voyage | |
b | Relevant regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to the type of cargo being carried are accessed, interpreted and applied during the voyage | |||
c | The vessel's cargo stowage plan is interpreted as per company procedures | |||
d | The vessel's plan for the care of cargo during the voyage is implemented in accordance with company and customer requirements and relevant regulations | |||
e | Action required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage is initiated and monitored as per company procedures and customer requirements | |||
f | The control of cargo sweat using shipboard ventilation and humidity control systems is monitored and supervised | |||
g | Where relevant, required supervision of the care of livestock is carried out as required by company and customer requirements and relevant regulations | |||
h | Communication with relevant personnel is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times according to good cargo care practice and regulations |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | |||||
2 | Monitor compliance with safety and hazard control procedures for cargo | a | Cargo stowage hazards are identified and action is taken to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment | |||
b | Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is monitored at all times during a voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel | |||||
c | Action is taken in the event of a cargo-related incident or emergency to rectify the problem, secure the cargo and the vessel and maintain the safety of the vessel and persons involved | |||||
d | Where relevant, precautions and procedures necessary for gas freeing a tank and for the entry of personnel into a tank are supervised | |||||
e | Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into a pump room or other confined spaces on a vessel are supervised | |||||
3 | Completecargo care documentation | a | Correct log book entries are made relating to cargo care operations and incidents during a voyage and other documentation is completed as required by company procedures and statutory regulations | |||
b | A letter of protest is used in any untoward incident relating to cargo operations and care | |||||
c | All cargo reports and documentation are as per regulations |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE | |||||
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. | |||||
1 | Applicable sections of relevant maritime regulations | ||||
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures | ||||
3 | Principles of cargo care, including: | ||||
a | causes of cargo damage, their effect and preventative measures | ||||
b | methods of temperature control of reefer cargoes | ||||
c | causes effects and prevention of sweat, including the control of vessel and cargo sweat during a voyage, including the use of shipboard ventilation and humidity control systems | ||||
d | differences between vessel's sweat and cargo sweat and reasons for the formation of both | ||||
e | principles of cargo ventilation, including methods and systems | ||||
f | function of dunnage | ||||
g | cargo damage survey methods | ||||
4 | Procedures and documentation required in the event of a safety incident when managing cargo care operations during a voyage | ||||
5 | Methods for caring for various types of cargo during a voyage | ||||
6 | Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard cargo care equipment and facilities | ||||
7 | Hazards and problems associated with the carriage of various types of cargo and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions | ||||
8 | Effects of different types of cargo on vessel's trim and stability | ||||
9 | Procedures for calculations concerning weights, capacities, stowage factors, load densities, etc., including: | ||||
a | calculating the maximum deadweight available to a vessel that needs to subsequently enter various seasonal load-line zones | ||||
b | determining a vessel's displacement by draught survey | ||||
c | determining the forces acting on equipment used to lash cargo | ||||
d | calculating the longitudinal stresses acting on a vessel's hull using both manual/computer techniques | ||||
10 | Effects on cargo of wind, weather and sea conditions during a voyage | ||||
11 | Typical types and sizes of shipping containers | ||||
12 | Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels | ||||
13 | IMDG Code | ||||
14 | Cargo care communication techniques | ||||
15 | Cargo care documentation requirements, including documentation to limit claims on cargo carried | ||||
TDMMA807B MONITOR THE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE | |||||
REQUIRED SKILLS | |||||
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. | |||||
1 | Read and interpret and apply instructions, regulations, procedures and information relevant to the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo | ||||
2 | Communicate effectively with others during the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo | ||||
3 | Provide leadership to others on matters related the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo | ||||
4 | Take appropriate initiatives related to the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo | ||||
5 | Interpret and apply security and safety practices and regulations when monitoring the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo | ||||
6 | Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments | ||||
7 | Identify and solve problems associated with the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo and take appropriate action based on available information | ||||
8 | Monitor and anticipate problems and risks related to the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo, and take appropriate action | ||||
9 | Adapt to differing types of vessels, port facilities, cargoes and equipment | ||||
10 | Monitor the use of equipment involved in the loading, stowage, security and unloading of cargo |
Evidence Required
TDMMA807B MONITOR THE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE | |||||||
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, | |||||||
1 | Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: | |||||
a | Monitor cargo care operations: | ||||||
1 | in normal and emergency situations | ||||||
2 | in normal and adverse weather conditions | ||||||
3 | across a representative range of typical cargo carriage contexts | ||||||
b | Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures when monitoring and supervising the care of cargo during a voyage | ||||||
c | Identify typical cargo care problems and hazards and take appropriate action | ||||||
d | Communicate effectively with others during cargo care operations | ||||||
2 | 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: | ||||||
1 | planning and overseeing cargo care operations | ||||||
2 | identifying and evaluating cargo care problems and determining appropriate courses of action | ||||||
3 | applying safety precautions relevant to cargo care operations | ||||||
4 | assessing operational capability of cargo care equipment | ||||||
c | Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including: | ||||||
1 | relevant maritime regulations | ||||||
2 | ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures | ||||||
3 | OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures | ||||||
4 | job procedures and work instructions | ||||||
5 | manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of relevant vessel's machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations | ||||||
6 | security procedures | ||||||
7 | following on-board housekeeping processes |
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2 | Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance (continued) | d | Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify accidents and incidents in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures | ||||
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 | ||||||
3 | 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: | ||||||
1 | As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and | ||||||
2 | Appropriate practical assessment must occur: | ||||||
i | at the registered training organisation; and/or | ||||||
ii | on an appropriate working or training vessel | ||||||
4 | Specificresourcesrequired for assessment | Access is required to opportunities to: | |||||
a | plan and manage suitably simulated cargo care operations over an appropriate range of situations, weather and operational conditions; and/or | ||||||
b | plan and manage the actual cargo care operations during the voyage of a vessel |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |||
VARIABLE | SCOPE | ||
1. GENERAL CONTEXT | |||
a. | Work must be carried out: | 1 | in compliance with relevant regulations |
b. | Work is performed: | 1 | relatively independently within broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes |
c. | Work involves: | 1 | the monitoring and supervision of a significant range of cargo care operations across a wide and often unpredictable variety of cargo types and operational contexts. Monitoring and supervising the implementation of a broad plan or strategy for cargo care operations and stowage is required. Defined accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved |
d. | Work requires: | 1 | limited responsibility in the management of functions related to cargo care operations and procedures |
2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT | |||
a | Cargo may be as carried on: | 1 | any Australian or international commercial vessel |
b | Cargo care operations may be carried out: | 1 | by day or night in both normal and emergency situations |
2 | under any permissible sea and weather conditions | ||
c | Types of cargo may include: | 1 | general cargo |
2 | containers | ||
3 | various types of solid bulk materials | ||
4 | various types of bulk liquids |
Range Statement (continued)
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c | Types of cargo may include: (continued) | 5 | various types of liquefied gas |
6 | special and abnormal cargo such as: | ||
i refrigerated cargo and containers | |||
ii pig iron, ingots and steel billets | |||
iii livestock | |||
iv mineral concentrates | |||
v extra heavy cargo | |||
d | Cargo care hazards may include: | 1 | damaged cargo |
2 | cargo security in poor weather or sea conditions | ||
3 | incorrectly stowed cargo | ||
4 | incorrectly lashed or secured cargo | ||
5 | non | ||
e | Documentation and records | 1 | ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions |
2 | cargo care operational orders and instructions | ||
3 | relevant maritime regulations | ||
4 | vessel’s log | ||
5 | vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual | ||
6 | vessel’s Register of Materials Handling Equipment | ||
7 | vessel/shore safety checklist | ||
8 | company cargo care procedures | ||
9 | cargo care equipment manufacturer’s instructions and recommended procedures | ||
10 | instructions of relevant maritime authorities | ||
11 | relevant Australian and international standards and regulatory requirements |
Range Statement (continued)
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f | Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | 1 | relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code |
2 | relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders | ||
3 | NSCV and Australian USL Code | ||
4 | International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code | ||
5 | ISM Code | ||
6 | relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation | ||
7 | International Grain Code | ||
8 | Lumber load |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing/legislative requirements | The unit is consistent with the relevant sections of STCW 95, Marine Orders, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and NSCV/USL Code. |