TLIA3055A
Coordinate terminal/wharf equipment operations

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate terminal/wharf equipment operations in accordance with workplace requirements. It includes 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.

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 in coordinating terminal/wharf equipment operations as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and/or allied industries.


Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Coordinate equipment, machinery and personnel

1.1

Equipment, machinery and personnel are coordinated to facilitate the safe and efficient loading and unloading of ship and terminal yard operations, in accordance with operational plan

1.2

Liaison is maintained with supervisors to ensure availability of adequate resources

2

Identify, assess and remove potential risks

2.1

Potential risks are identified and assessed, and appropriate solutions are developed and applied in accordance with workplace procedures and consultation with supervisors

2.2

Potential risks to safe and efficient operations are removed from work area or other arrangements are made to ensure conditions for safe work

2.3

Supervisors are advised of potential risks or emergency situations and liaison is maintained until risk has been removed or emergency situation has been alleviated

3

Monitor work performance and progress

3.1

Work performance and progress is monitored through an appropriate terminal management system to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures, and that safe work practices are maintained

3.2

Methods and procedures of work are monitored and refined in consultation with supervisors and operational personnel

3.3

Work performance rates are monitored through an appropriate terminal management system and delays are minimised to ensure work program objectives are met

3.4

Work practices are monitored to ensure compliance with national standards and safety codes

3.5

Environmental conditions are monitored to ensure safe working conditions are maintained

3.6

Operational delays, equipment or maintenance issues are monitored and reported to supervisor in accordance with workplace operational procedures and processes

4

Monitor status of pending work

4.1

Status of pending work is monitored, in order of priority, taking into account needs of ship and terminal/wharf

4.2

Where issues are identified that will impact on work performance and progress, plans are amended or work flows are altered to ensure efficiency is maintained throughout operation

Required Skills

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

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

Cargo marking and numbering systems

Container terminal operations management systems

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

Problems that may occur when coordinating terminal/wharf operations and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

Relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Relevant handling and safety codes

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Site layout

Workplace procedures and policies for organising and monitoring terminal/wharf operations

Required skills:

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

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

Communicate effectively with others when coordinating terminal and wharf operations

Complete documentation related to coordinating terminal and wharf operations

Efficiently and effectively maintain container terminal tracking operations systems

Estimate size, shape and special requirements of loads

Identify cargo, container and goods, coding, Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG)/International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) markings and where applicable emergency information panels

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

Implement contingency plans

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

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

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

Receive, acknowledge and send messages with appropriate communications equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry, WHS/OHS and Australian standards

Work collaboratively with others when coordinating terminal and wharf operations

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

Evidence Required

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:

required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

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

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

Practical assessment must be undertaken by a registered training organisation.

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

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.

Practical assessment must occur in an:

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

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.


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.

Work may be conducted:

by day or night

in a range of work environments

Customers may be:

external

internal

Workplaces may comprise:

large

medium

small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

controlled or open environments

exposed conditions

limited or restricted spaces

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

degree of visibility

obstacles

organisational and statutory operating requirements

other traffic

ship/vehicle/rail movements

site and nature of loads

stacking area

surface condition of work area

tidal movement

weather conditions

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:

contractors

site visitors

official representatives

workplace personnel

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

high visibility clothing

protective clothing

safety glasses

safety headwear and footwear

two-way radios

Communication in the work area may include:

electronic data transfer (EDI)

email

fax

oral, aural or signed communications

phone

radio

radio frequency (RF) systems

Workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

established procedures

organisational procedures

Information/documents may include:

Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to organising and monitoring terminal/wharf operations

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

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

dangerous goods declarations and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

emergency procedures

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial number

manufacturer specifications for equipment

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

quality assurance procedures

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

supplier and/or client instructions

workplace procedures and policies

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

Australian and International Explosives Codes

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

marine orders

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

relevant codes and regulations for terminal and wharf operations

relevant state/territory WHS/OHS and environmental protection legislation

water and road use and licence arrangements

workers compensation regulations

workplace relations regulations

Terminal management systems or computerised management systems may include:

commercially available computer systems

integrated computer systems

internally developed computer systems

Narvis Sparks

SN4


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor.