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PREPARE A CARGO PLAN FOR CARGO LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

PREPARE A CARGO PLAN FOR CARGO LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF RESPONSIBILITY OF A MASTER 4

Unit of competency
National Code
TDMMA907B
State Code
S5349
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/06/2007
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/12/2007
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
19/12/2007
Nominal Hours
12
Description
UNIT DESCRIPTOR:This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare a cargo operations plan for within the limits of responsibility of a Master 5 and Master 4 on a commercial vessel and a Skipper 3 and Skipper 2 on a fishing vessel, i.e. vessels of less than 80 metres in length operating within inshore limits (15 nm) and less than 35 metres within Australian Coastal Middle Water (600 nm). This includes the procedures for loading, unloading and distributing cargo on the vessel, appropriate emergency procedures for incidents involving dangerous and hazardous cargoes, suitable procedures for cargo monitoring and specifications for safety procedures that conform with maritime practice and OH&S requirements.This unit has s retitled but covers the same functions as previous unit TDMMA901APrepare a cargo plan for cargo loading and unloading operations
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop plan for safe cargo operations
  • a The cargo to be loaded or unloaded is identified and its characteristics and dimensions established
  • b Relevant regulations, procedures and instructions pertaining to the type of cargo to be loaded and unloaded are accessed and interpreted prior to developing plan for cargo operations
  • c The conditions of assignment of load-lines, their maintenance and use are correctly interpreted and applied
1 Develop plan for safe cargo operations(continued)
  • d Required communications between the vessel and the shore terminal prior to loading are specified in the cargo operations plan
  • e Procedures for making allowances for the longitudinal stresses acting on vessel's hull for the planned cargo configurations and distributions are in accordance with maritime practice and company guidelines
  • f Procedures for calculating the trim and stability of the vessel during loading/unloading operations are in accordance with maritime practice and company guidelines
  • g Techniques to be used for cargo identification, inspection, calculations and handling are outlined in the plan, including any special procedures for dangerous and hazardous cargoes
  • h The vessel's cargo operations plan is prepared and interpreted in accordance with established procedures
2 Incorporate safety and hazard control procedures in cargo operations plan
  • a Appropriate tests and inspections on cargo handling equipment are included in the plan in accordance with regulations
  • b Cargo handling hazards are identified and action is planned to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, cargo, vessel and the environment
  • c Specifications are provided for safety and hazard minimisation procedures and regulations to be followed at all times during cargo handling operations
  • d Where relevant, precautions and procedures necessary for gas freeing a tank and for the entry of personnel into a tank are correctly specified in the plan
  • e Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into a pump room or other confined spaces on a vessel are correctly specified in the plan
  • f Information is provided in the plan of procedures to be taken in the event of a cargo handling incident or emergency to secure the cargo and the vessel and maintain the safety of the vessel and persons involved
3 Complete cargo handling documentation
  • a Cargo operations plan is documented and stored in accordance with company procedures and maritime requirements
  • b Cargo operations plan is communicated to others using appropriate methods
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2063 TDMMA901A Prepare a cargo plan for cargo loading and unloading operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG353 MARA4001A Manage loading, discharging and stowage of cargo Unit of competency
WH790 MARA003 Manage loading, discharging and stowing of cargo Unit of competency