Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to secure cargo including preparing to secure cargo/containers, lashing and unlashing cargo, protecting cargo from weather, and packing and unpacking cargo. It may apply in cargo securing contexts in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries. 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 securing of cargo. Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the securing of cargo 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 Prepare to secure cargo /containers |
1.1 Work area is prepared and maintained in accordance with the national standards, safety codes and site operating procedures 1.2 Unsafe work practices and/or equipment are reported to appropriate personnel 1.3 Appropriate protective clothing, equipment and fittings are selected 1.4 Formwork is erected where no lashing points exist 1.5 Lashing plan is read and interpreted |
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 requirements of the cargo 2.2 Lashing points are identified and appropriate fittings and lashing equipment are used for each lashing point 2.3 Cargo is lashed and secured to lashing points ensuring the correct spread of lashings and that lashings are secured, attached and tensioned 2.4 Tensioners are securely fastened 2.5 When unlashing, fittings are released, disconnected and removed from the cargo 2.6 Lashing equipment is placed in designated storage areas or cleared from work area 2.7 Lashing/unlashing operations ensure no injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo 2.8 Lashing is completed in accordance with lashing plan |
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 and site operating procedures |
4 Pack and unpack cargo |
4.1 Damaged cargo is identified and reported following 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 site operating procedures 4.3 Cargo is identified through the interpretation of marks or numbers 4.4 Tight stow of cargo is maintained 4.5 Cargo is handled ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment |
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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Cargo may include: |
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Lashing equipment for containers may include: |
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Securing equipment may include: |
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Covers may include: |
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Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Communication in the work area 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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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
A - Handling Cargo/Stock |