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Evidence Guide: MARA5002A - Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

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MARA5002A - Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Review cargo plan

  1. Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations
  2. Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed
  3. Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided
  4. Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate
  5. Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective
Cargo plan is interpreted to determine required cargo operations

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Cargo plan is checked to ensure cargo is evenly distributed

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Cargo plan is assessed to ensure incompatible cargo stowage is avoided

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Cargo plan is evaluated to ensure regulations relating to hazardous materials/dangerous goods are observed, where appropriate

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Cargo plan is checked to ensure unloading sequence is effective

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Prepare for loading

  1. Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell
  2. Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational
  3. Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available
  4. Bilges suctions are protected before loading
  5. Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation
  6. Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures
  7. Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken
Holds are checked to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell

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Safety arrangements in holds are verified to ensure they are operational

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Supplies of cargo protection and securing material are reviewed to ensure there are sufficient available

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Bilges suctions are protected before loading

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Checks are made to ensure cargo is correctly identified, inspected and confirmed against documentation

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Preparations for loading are monitored according to stowage plan and organisational procedures

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Ballast discharge plan is identified and understood and appropriate actions to support this plan are undertaken

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Supervise loading/ unloading of cargo

  1. Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan
  2. Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations
  3. Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo
  4. Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations
  5. Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan
  6. Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan
  7. Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
Instructions are given to crew and stevedores involved in cargo loading/unloading according to cargo stowage plan

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Compliance with regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to type of cargo being handled is managed during loading/unloading operations

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Loading/unloading is monitored to ensure the loading rate is not exceeded in the case of bulk or liquid cargo

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Vessel stability is observed during loading/unloading operations

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Loading/unloading operations are checked against stowage plan

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Cargo is secured and lashed according to lashing plan

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Cargo handling documentation is completed according to organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

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Monitor care of cargo during voyage

  1. Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations
  2. Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked
  3. Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures
  4. Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel
  5. Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected
Vessel plan for care of cargo during voyage is implemented according to organisational and customer requirements, and relevant regulations

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Ventilation and humidity control systems are checked

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Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo during the voyage are initiated according to customer requirements and organisational procedures

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Compliance with safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations related to cargo care is managed at all times during the voyage to maintain the safety of personnel, cargo and vessel

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Appropriate action is taken when defects or damage to cargo are detected

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

attention to detail when completing documentation

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage.

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:

industry-approved marine operations site where monitoring loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo on a vessel may be conducted

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

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

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

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate monitoring loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo on a vessel

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills:

Carry out cargo operations according to cargo plan or other documents and established safety rule/regulations, equipment operating instructions and shipboard stowage limitations

Establish and maintain effective communications during loading and unloading

Handle dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo to comply with international regulations, recognised standards and codes of safe practice

Identify and solve problems associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

Monitor and anticipate problems and risks associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

Monitor use of equipment in loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

Read, interpret and apply instructions, regulations, procedures and information associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

Required Knowledge:

Ballast management issues and procedures

Cargo handling documentation requirements

Cargo lifting equipment and safe working loads

Container position numbering

Effect of cargo, including heavy lifts, on the seaworthiness and stability of the vessel

Effects of different types of cargo operations on vessel trim and stability

Effects on cargo handling of sea conditions, wind and weather

Effects on stability during loading and discharging operations including heeling moments from gear and loads

Methods of caring for various types of cargo

Methods of handling various types of cargo

Operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminal-based cargo handling equipment and facilities

Principles of cargo care

Procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights, capacities, stowage factors

Relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and cargo handling legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

Safe handling, stowage and securing of cargo including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo, and their effect on the safety of life and the vessel

Standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels

Typical cargo handling problems and hazards, and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions

Typical types and sizes of shipping containers

Usual methods of container packing, loading and discharging, stowage, dunnaging

Various types of cargo likely to be carried; their peculiar characteristics, liability to damage, decay or deterioration; their measurements, hazards and problems; appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

Ways of restricting vessel stress levels within permitted levels within permitted limits during loading/discharging cargo

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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Cargo plan must include:

Cargo weight

Correct description and stowage of hazardous and dangerous goods

Description of cargo to be loaded

Load/discharge port

Segregation of non-compatible cargo

Stowage of refrigerated containers

Incompatible cargo stowage may include:

Cargo liable to taint

Dangerous and hazardous goods

Hazardous materials/dangerous goods may include:

Any cargo described in the IMDG Code as hazardous or dangerous

Cargo may include:

Bulk cargo

Containerised cargo

Deck cargo

Heavy lift cargo

Liquid cargo

Refrigerated cargo

Any other material, equipment or machinery that may be safely handled and stowed on vessel

Cargo handling documentation may include:

Cargo gear register

Cargo receipts

Cargo Securing Manual

Log book entries

Note of Protest

Notice of Readiness to load or discharge

Operation orders and instructions

Safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Safety management system relating to cargo carriage

Ship/shore safety checklists

Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo may include:

Maintaining adequate ventilation

Monitoring cargo spaces

Temperature control of refrigerated or cooled cargo

Defects or damage to cargo may include:

Damage caused by cargo movement

Deterioration of perishable cargo

Water ingress