Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Cargo may include:
Explosives
General cargo, break bulk, unitised or in containers
Hazardous or dangerous goods
Heavy lifts
Liquids in portable containers
Livestock
Mineral concentrates
Refrigerated cargo
Scrap, pig iron ingots, steel coils and sheets
Solid bulk materials
Timber
Information and equipment may include:
Automatic data-based (ADB) equipment
Bulk Cargo Codes
Calculations relating to drafts, deadweight, stability, trim and stress
Cargo and lashing codes
IMDG Code
Knowledge of ballasting and deballasting procedures
Relevant AMSA Marine Orders
Requirements for loading and care of various cargo types
Requirements for the carriage of grain and timber cargo
Shipboard data including drawings, load limitations, safe working loads
Stability and trim diagrams
Stress-calculating equipment
Cargo plan must include:
Allocating cargo containers requiring refrigeration appropriate spaces
Avoiding incompatible cargo stowage
Calculations relating to stability and stress
Ensuring cargo is evenly distributed to maintain acceptable trim at all phases of the voyage
Ensuring the unloading sequence is effective
Observing regulations relating to hazardous material/dangerous goods stowage
Preparations for loading may include:
Checking hatch covers for water tightness
Checking holds to ensure they are clean, dry and free of smell
Covering bilges with tarpaulins/wrappers before loading if required
Ensuring survey certification for all cargo handling equipment is valid and cargo record book is available for inspection
Following confined space entry procedures where necessary
Inspecting access arrangements in holds to ensure they are in a safe condition
Reviewing supplies of dunnage, mats and cargo securing equipment to ensure sufficient are available
Cargo handling incidents or emergencies may include:
Cargo shift
Damaged cargo
Damaged dangerous goods and escaping cargo or fumes
Failure of cargo handling equipment, including lashings
Failure of refrigeration machinery
Fire in cargo spaces
Incorrect ventilation
Incorrectly stowed cargo
Spontaneous combustion
Cargo handling documentation may include:
Cargo Gear Register
Cargo plan
Letter of protest
Log book
Ship/shore safety and security checklists
Stability, trim and stress records
Cargo care operations may include:
Checking cargo lashings
Maintaining ventilation requirements
Monitoring cargo temperatures liable to spontaneous combustion
Monitoring refrigerated cargo temperatures
Initial actions may include:
Contact with relevant authorities and organisational personnel
Locating fire as a result of fire or smoke or fire alarms
Positioning vessel to minimise effects of weather and sea conditions
Securing cargo when safe to do so
Others may include:
Harbour Master
Organisational personnel
Other vessels
Relevant maritime safety authorities

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
ensuring currency of relevant regulatory and legislative knowledge
developing effective planning documents
providing high quality reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where managing cargo operations can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate managing cargo operations
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.