Undertake ship loading/unloading operations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PMAOPS312, 'Undertake ship loading/unloading operations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake ship loading/unloading operations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Receive and give shift handover

1.2

Identify work requirements

1.3

Identify and control hazards

1.4

Coordinate with appropriate personnel

1.5

Check for recent work undertaken on ship loading/unloading equipment

1.6

Note any outstanding/incomplete work

1.7

Check operational status of ship loading/unloading equipment

2

Prepare for ship transfer

2.1

Check that the vessel is moored and secured in accordance with procedures and the transfer points aligned ready for product transfer

2.2

Activate/bring on line all safety systems

2.3

Ensure all arms/hoses and related equipment connections, are in place and operational conditions for transfer of product are satisfied

2.4

Ensure safety check documentation is completed

3

Transfer product to/from ship in accordance with procedures

3.1

Check transfer advice/documentation and complete required records

3.2

Engage fire and deluge protection systems

3.3

Launch and retrieve batching pigs

3.4

Commence the transfer process of the specified product

3.5

Monitor transfer equipment, its component items and levels frequently and critically throughout transfer using measured/indicated data and senses

3.6

Take action specified in procedures

3.7

Identify vapour or product leakages/spills and take specified action

3.8

Apply emergency procedures, as required

4

Complete transfer process

4.1

Achieve or satisfy capacities and transfer requirements within the allowable timeframes and schedules

4.2

Retrieve batching pigs, as required

4.3

Decommission, isolate and disengage transfer systems from or to the vessel, as required

4.4

Continue to monitor and control fire, deluge and safety systems during the finalization of the loading process and let-go of the vessel, as required

4.5

Complete all required logs and documentation and communicate the results of the transfer to the appropriate personnel

4.6

Shut down and bring transfer facilities off line, ensuring that the area has been made safe after the transfer has been completed

5

Isolate and de-isolate plant

5.1

Isolate transfer plant

5.2

Make safe for required work/storage

5.3

Check plant is ready to be returned to service

5.4

De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service


Qualifications and Skillsets

PMAOPS312 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PMA30108 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA30108 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA30113 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  • UEG40114 - Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
  • UEG30114 - Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations
  • PMA30116 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations