Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the processing of the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Check stacking/discharge list at commencement of shift

1.1 Yard or terminal stacking/discharge lists are checked against container/cargo documentation and operational order of work, taking into account both ship and shore operations

1.2 Stacking discharge lists are continually updated to reflect the correct location of containers and cargo

2Assess and plan container/cargo consolidation

2.1 Yard or terminal plans are assessed and where appropriate consolidation of container/cargo within the yard or terminal is planned

2.2 Consolidation plans are prepared to ensure efficiency of operations and efficient use of available yard/terminal space

2.3 Final yard/terminal positions are obtained from consolidation plans and recorded

3Allocate stack positions

3.1 Stack positions are allocated based on the nature of the container/cargo concerned and the requirements of yard/terminal operations

3.2 Stacking plan is communicated to the relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

4Identify and check containers/cargo

4.1 Containers/cargo are identified and checked at the point of entry to the yard and prior to stacking

4.2 Agreement between numbers and marks on container/cargo and shipping documentation is confirmed

4.3 Cargo/containers are inspected and appropriate action is taken to report identified damage or defects in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4 Stacking follows stacking plans and facilitates efficient movement within the yard

5Check and complete documentation

5.1 Documentation is checked prior to performing completion procedures ensuring compliance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

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 processing of the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo including the Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the processing of the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo

Problems that may occur when processing the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo, and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Relevant handling and safety codes

Site layout, stacking plans and available stacking space

The marking and numbering systems for cargo

Relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when processing the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and labels relevant to the processing of the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo

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

Receive, acknowledge and send messages with appropriate communications equipment

Work collaboratively with others

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems when processing the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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 processing the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo

Use the lashing and protection equipment

Estimate the size, shape and special requirements of loads

Apply effective eye-hand coordination

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

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

Cargo may include:

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

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic

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 processing of the receipt and delivery of containers and 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 receipt and delivery of containers and 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 state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

This unit contains employability skills.