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, , the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

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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

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

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

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SCOPE

c

Types of cargo may include:

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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

noncompliance with safe working procedures

e

Documentation and records
may include:

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

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SCOPE

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 loadline requirements and the Code of Safe Practice for Ships carrying Timber Deck Cargo