Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 . This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.
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Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to secure cargo, in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements, as part of work activities within industry. It includes preparing to secure cargo/containers, lashing and unlashing cargo, protecting cargo from weather and packing and unpacking cargo. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable |
Competency Field
A ‒ Handling Cargo/Stock |
Unit Sector
Not applicable |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare to secure cargo/containers |
1.1 |
Work area is prepared and maintained, in accordance with national standards, safety codes and workplace procedures |
1.2 |
Unsafe work practices and/or equipment are reported to appropriate personnel |
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1.3 |
Appropriate protective clothing, equipment and fittings are selected |
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1.4 |
Form work is erected where no lashing points exist |
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1.5 |
Lashing plan is read and interpreted |
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2 |
Lash and unlash cargo |
2.1 |
Work is conducted, in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements, safety codes, site operating requirements and any special cargo requirements |
2.2 |
Lashing points are identified and appropriate fittings and lashing equipment are used for each lashing point |
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2.3 |
Cargo is lashed and secured to lashing points, ensuring the correct spread of lashings and that lashings are secured, attached and tensioned |
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2.4 |
Tensioners are securely fastened |
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2.5 |
When unlashing, fittings are released, disconnected and removed from the cargo |
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2.6 |
Lashing equipment is placed in designated storage areas or cleared from work area |
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2.7 |
No injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo during lashing/unlashing operations is ensured |
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2.8 |
Lashing is completed, in accordance with lashing plan |
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3 |
Protect cargo from weather |
3.1 |
Cargo is covered/uncovered safely ensuring appropriate covering and lashing, no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment |
3.2 |
Work is conducted, in accordance with the requirements of national standards, safety codes of practice and workplace procedures |
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4 |
Pack and unpack cargo |
4.1 |
Damaged cargo is identified and reported, in accordance with enterprise procedures |
4.2 |
Cargo is sorted and stacked prior to packing or after unpacking, ensuring the stack is in the correct location, in accordance with national standards, safety codes, and workplace procedures |
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4.3 |
Cargo is identified through the interpretation of marks or numbers |
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4.4 |
Tight stow of cargo is maintained |
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4.5 |
Cargo is handled ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIA1001A Secure cargo. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851