Assessment Requirements for MARA006 Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MARA006 Monitor loading, unloading and stowage of cargo

Modification History

Release 1. New unit of competency.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

carrying out cargo operations according to cargo plan or other documents and established safety rule/regulations, equipment operating instructions and shipboard stowage limitations

establishing and maintaining effective communications during loading and unloading

handling dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo to comply with international regulations, recognised standards and codes of safe practice

identifying and solving problems associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

monitoring and anticipating problems and risks associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

monitoring use of equipment in loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo

reading, interpreting and applying instructions, regulations, procedures and information associated with loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

ballast management issues and procedures

cargo handling documentation requirements

cargo lifting equipment and safe working loads

container position numbering

effect of cargo, including heavy lifts, on the seaworthiness and stability of the vessel

effects of different types of cargo operations on vessel trim and stability

effects on cargo handling of sea conditions, wind and weather

effects on stability during loading and discharging operations including heeling moments from gear and loads

methods of caring for various types of cargo

methods of handling various types of cargo

operational characteristics of different types of shipboard and terminal-based cargo handling equipment and facilities

principles of cargo care

procedures for carrying out calculations involving weights, capacities, stowage factors

relevant sections of applicable maritime regulations

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and cargo handling legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures

safe handling, stowage and securing of cargo including dangerous, hazardous and harmful cargo, and their effect on the safety of life and the vessel

standard stowage position numbering systems used on container vessels

typical cargo handling problems and hazards, and appropriate preventative and remedial actions and solutions

typical types and sizes of shipping containers

usual methods of container packing, loading and discharging, stowage, dunnaging

various types of cargo likely to be carried; their peculiar characteristics, liability to damage, decay or deterioration; their measurements, hazards and problems; appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions

ways of restricting vessel stress levels within permitted levels within permitted limits during loading/discharging cargo.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operational manuals

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2