Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain container/cargo records in accordance with workplace requirements, including processing container and/or cargo documentation; maintaining records of container/cargo movements; monitoring container/cargo, including reefer units, and maintinaing records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the maintenance of container/cargo records. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the maintenance of container/cargo records as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Process container /cargo documentation |
1.1 Container/cargo documentation is processed in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory authority requirements 1.2 Movements of containers/cargo are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and statutory authority requirements |
2 Maintain records of container /cargo movements |
2.1 Container/cargo records are updated each time containers/cargo are moved within the yard 2.2 Containers/cargo are checked using markings to ensure correct identification when updating records |
3 Monitor container /cargo and maintain records |
3.1 Containers/cargo are monitored on a daily basis and the specified information recorded 3.2 Problems with controlled systems on containers/cargo are reported on the appropriate forms and forwarded to the maintenance area 3.3 Log cards on containers/cargo with controlled systems are checked on completion of monitoring and all unit or system breakdowns and/or faults are logged in the breakdown log diary in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Movement of containers/cargo is monitored on a daily basis and the information recorded |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Work may be conducted: |
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Customers may be: |
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Containers/cargo may include: |
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Information recorded during daily monitoring of reefers may include: |
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Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: |
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Communication in the work area may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
A - Handling Cargo/Stock |