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.
VARIABLE
SCOPE
1. GENERAL CONTEXT


a.
Work must be carried out:

1
in compliance with relevant regulations


b.
Work is performed:
1
relatively independently within broad operational requirements, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes



c.
Work involves:

1
the monitoring and supervision of a significant range of cargo care operations across a wide and often unpredictable variety of cargo types and operational contexts. Monitoring and supervising the implementation of a broad plan or strategy for cargo care operations and stowage is required. Defined accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes is involved



d.
Work requires:
1
limited responsibility in the management of functions related to cargo care operations and procedures

2. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT


a
Cargo may be as carried on:

1
any Australian or international commercial vessel


b
Cargo care operations may be carried out:

1
by day or night in both normal and emergency situations
2
under any permissible sea and weather conditions


c
Types of cargo may include:

1
general cargo
2
containers
3
various types of solid bulk materials
4
various types of bulk liquids

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c

Types of cargo may include:
(continued)

5

various types of liquefied gas
6
special and abnormal cargo such as:

i refrigerated cargo and containers

ii pig iron, ingots and steel billets

iii livestock

iv mineral concentrates

v extra heavy cargo



d
Cargo care hazards may include:

1
damaged cargo
2
cargo security in poor weather or sea conditions
3
incorrectly stowed cargo
4
incorrectly lashed or secured cargo
5
noncompliance with safe working procedures



e
Documentation and records may include:

1
ISM Code safety management system plans, procedures, checklists and instructions
2
cargo care operational orders and instructions
3
relevant maritime regulations
4
vessel’s log
5
vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual
6
vessel’s Register of Materials Handling Equipment
7
vessel/shore safety checklist
8
company cargo care procedures
9
cargo care equipment manufacturer’s instructions and recommended procedures
10
instructions of relevant maritime authorities
11
relevant Australian and international standards and regulatory requirements


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f

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:


1

relevant sections of IMO STCW 95 Convention and Code
2
relevant sections of AMSA Marine Orders
3
NSCV and Australian USL Code
4
International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
5
ISM Code
6
relevant international, Commonwealth, State and Territory OH&S legislation
7
International Grain Code
8
Lumber loadline requirements and the Code of Safe Practice for Ships carrying Timber Deck Cargo

Evidence Guide
TDMMA807B MONITOR THE CARE OF CARGO DURING A VOYAGE

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
1
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:
a
Monitor cargo care operations:

1
in normal and emergency situations

2
in normal and adverse weather conditions

3
across a representative range of typical cargo carriage contexts
b
Exercise all required safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures when monitoring and supervising the care of cargo during a voyage
c
Identify typical cargo care problems and hazards and take appropriate action
d
Communicate effectively with others during cargo care operations


2
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
a
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
b
Consistently applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

1
planning and overseeing cargo care operations

2
identifying and evaluating cargo care problems and determining appropriate courses of action

3
applying safety precautions relevant to cargo care operations

4
assessing operational capability of cargo care equipment
c
Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures, including:

1
relevant maritime regulations

2
ISM Code and associated vessel's safety management system and procedures

3
OH&S regulations and hazard prevention policies and procedures

4
job procedures and work instructions

5
manufacturer's guidelines relating to the use of relevant vessel's machinery, including instructions on equipment capability and limitations

6
security procedures

7
following on-board housekeeping processes

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Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
(continued)
d
Action is taken promptly to report and/or rectify accidents and incidents in accordance with statutory requirements and company procedures
e
Work is completed systematically with required attention to detail
f
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions between crew and others


3
Context of assessment
a
Assessment of competency must comply with the assessment requirements of the relevant maritime regulations
b
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken within relevant marine authority approved and audited arrangements by a registered training organisation:

1
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral examinations, and

2
Appropriate practical assessment must occur:


i
at the registered training organisation; and/or


ii
on an appropriate working or training vessel


4
Specificresourcesrequired for assessment
Access is required to opportunities to:
a
plan and manage suitably simulated cargo care operations over an appropriate range of situations, weather and operational conditions; and/or
b
plan and manage the actual cargo care operations during the voyage of a vessel