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Establish criteria for and monitor the
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level:
5
credit:
40
planned review date:
June 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to determine
and advise on criteria for cargo handling; monitor
development of cargo operational loading plans; and monitor
the development of cargo operational discharge plans.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed moderation system has
been established by the Maritime Qualifications New
Zealand (Inc).
special notes:
Cargo systems include: cargo containment, cargo transfer,
and cargo security and positioning equipment. Ballast
system will depend on the ship and nature of the cargo.
Cargo may include: fish, containerised, RORO, deck cargo,
refrigerated, dry and liquid bulk, vehicles and heavy lifts,
livestock, general cargo, gas and hazardous goods, and
break bulk.
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Rules and regulations include: the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
(STCW), 1978; Resolution 10, 11 and 12; Marine Orders;
ship’s stability and stress criteria; dhipping company and
stevedoring requirements contained in telexs and manifests;
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code; and general
harbour regulations.
Ballast systems will depend on the ship and nature of cargo.
Cargo systems include: cargo containment, cargo transfer,
cargo security and positioning equipment, labour resource,
and cargo compatibility.
Knowledge underpinning this unit standard includes trim and
stability principles and calculation, ship construction.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Determine criteria for cargo handling.
performance criteria
1.1
Personnel involved in the preparation of cargo and ballast plans are briefed on
the requirements of the cargo loading plan.
1.2
Stability calculations and weight distribution planning are designed to meet the
nature of the cargo operation and maintain the ship within tolerances for
stability and stress for all stages of the voyage.
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1.3
Reports received on the actions taken to rectify faults or to overcome
constraints on cargo and ballast systems are evaluated for their effect on the
safe and efficient loading of the ship and its operational readiness.
1.4
Criteria for the preparation of cargo holds, cells and spaces are correctly
established and communicated to personnel preparing these areas.
element 2
Monitor development of cargo loading and discharge plans.
performance criteria
2.1
Advice and instructions given to the officer responsible for developing the cargo
loading and discharge plans ensures that the inputs relate to the requirements
of the shipping company and stevedoring providers, commercial practice
constraints, safety rules and regulations, and the ship’s capability to carry the
specified cargo.
2.2
Completed cargo loading plans are evaluated against the criteria used in the
development of plans, discrepancies in judgement are explored and, where
necessary, corrections to the plans are undertaken.
element 3
Monitor activities undertaken in the determination of cargo storage and ballast system
requirements.
performance criteria
3.1
Planning of cargo stowage and ballast system requirements are monitored to
confirm that stability calculations and weight distribution planning comply with
the nature of the cargo operation, and that weight distribution is designed to
maintain the ship within acceptable stability and stress limits for all states of the
voyage.
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3.2
Personnel involved in the preparation of cargo stowage and ballast systems are
briefed in accordance with the requirements of the cargo loading plan.
3.3
Reports on action undertaken to rectify faults or to overcome constraints on
cargo stowage and ballast systems are evaluated for their effectiveness in
ensuring safe and efficient loading of the ship and its operational readiness.
Comments to:
Maritime Qualifications New Zealand (Inc)
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by June 1998.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0054]
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