Unit of competency
Modification History
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 process the receipt and delivery of containers and cargo, in accordance with relevant regulations and workplace requirements as part of work activities within the transport and logistics industry. It includes checking the stacking/discharge list at commencement of a shift, assessing and planning container/cargo consolidation, allocating stack positions, identifying and checking containers/cargo, and checking and completing required documentation. 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 |
Check stacking/ discharge list at shift commencement |
1.1 |
Yard or terminal stacking/discharge lists are checked against container/cargo documentation and operational order of work, taking into account both ship and shore operations |
1.2 |
Stacking discharge lists are continually updated to reflect correct location of containers and cargo |
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2 |
Assess and plan container/cargo consolidation |
2.1 |
Yard or terminal plans are assessed and consolidation of container/cargo within the yard or terminal is planned as required |
2.2 |
Consolidation plans are prepared to ensure efficiency of operations and efficient use of available yard/terminal space |
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2.3 |
Final yard/terminal positions are obtained from consolidation plans and are recorded |
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3 |
Allocate stack positions |
3.1 |
Stack positions are allocated based on nature of container/cargo concerned and requirements of yard/terminal operations |
3.2 |
Stacking plan is communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4 |
Identify and check containers/cargo |
4.1 |
Containers/cargo are identified and checked at point of entry to yard and prior to stacking |
4.2 |
Agreement between numbers and marks on container/cargo and shipping documentation is confirmed |
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4.3 |
Cargo/containers are inspected and appropriate action is taken to report identified damage or defects in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4.4 |
Stacking plans are followed and efficient movement within the yard is facilitated |
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4.5 |
Documentation is checked prior to performing completion procedures, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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.
Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIA3004A Process receipt and delivery of containers and cargo.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851