NZQA unit standard
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Title
Carry out cargo handling on and off a vessel
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
10
This unit standard is for cargo handlers involved with vessel
exchange of cargo, excluding bulk cargo.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of cargo handling and storage; prepare for cargo
handling; release securing devices and ensure cargo is ready
for unloading from the vessel; handle slung loads in conjunction
with crane operations; handle ISO type containers in
conjunction with crane operations; stow and secure cargo; and
report damage noticed during operations.
Classification
Stevedoring and Ports Industry > Cargo Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation and formal requirements relevant to this unit standard include:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Code of Practice for Health and Safety in Port Operations (Wellington: Occupational
Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, 2004) available at
http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/380.shtml.
2
Definitions
Company policies and procedures refers to relevant workplace documents which are
current and accessible to candidates, trainers, and assessors, and which comply with
legal requirements.
Hazards refers to situations and conditions presenting actual or potential risk
including but not limited to – risk of harm to persons and/or environment, risk of
damage to property and/or process, and exposure to financial loss.
Cargo, for the purpose of this unit standard, excludes bulk cargo such as woodchips,
fertiliser, coal, and non-containerised liquids.
Crane, for the purpose of this unit standard, may include but is not limited to – ship’s
crane, ship’s gantry, swinging derrick, union purchase, and shore-based crane or
gantry.
Damage noticed refers to damage that is clearly detectable and is significant enough,
in terms of company policies and procedures, to report. Such damage may not
necessarily have occurred during the current operation and/or be caused by the
candidate.
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3
While every assessment situation may not provide opportunity for evidence of every
performance criterion, evidence may be obtained over a period of time on the job,
over several assessment opportunities, or through other means such as attestation
and the use of questioning.
4
Personal protective equipment must be used throughout operations in accordance
with company policies and procedures.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of cargo handling and storage.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Types of cargo relevant to candidate are described in terms of their typical
handling requirements.
Range
1.2
Cargo types may include but are not limited to –
container – ISO rating, size, type. Types include – refrigerated,
dry, over height, high cube, flat rack, food grade, heavy rated.
Breakbulk – logs, pulp, timber, paper, steel, palletised, unitised,
ingots.
Bulk – coal, grain, cement, fertiliser, sand, salt, urea, palm kernel,
sugar, gypsum, wood chip, scrap metal.
Bulk liquid – petroleum, oil, molasses, wine, water, rum, tallow,
chemicals, gas (LPG/CNG).
Specialised – project cargo, hazardous (IMDG code), explosive,
refrigerated.
Livestock
Passengers
RORO
minimum of 2 types.
On port cargo storage is described in terms of the typical facilities and storage
of different cargo types.
Range
minimum of 2 types
Outcome 2
Prepare for cargo handling.
Evidence requirements
2.1
From briefing information provided, requirements of the operation are identified.
Range
includes but is not limited to – work to be done, location/s and
time/s of work, person in charge, any known hazards.
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Access issues and other hazards are dealt with in accordance with company
policies and procedures.
Outcome 3
Release securing devices and ensure cargo is ready for unloading from the vessel.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Cargo to be unsecured is identified in accordance with the briefing.
3.2
Securing devices are released and stowed to enable a safe and efficient
operation.
Range
includes but is not limited to – lids, lashings, tomming, twist locks,
cones.
3.3
A check is made on reefer and/or fan containers to ensure cables are
unplugged and packed away.
3.4
Care is taken to stand clear of loads and any cargo handling machinery.
3.5
Communication with cargo handling personnel involved in the operation
ensures cargo is made ready for lifting without damage.
Outcome 4
Handle slung loads in conjunction with crane operations.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Positions from which loads are to be lifted are identified, consistent with the
stow plan or order of work, and to maximise safety and efficiency.
Range
4.2
Suitable lifting equipment is selected for the lift. Lifting equipment which is
unserviceable for the operation is reported to the person in charge in
accordance with company policies and procedures.
Range
4.3
from vessel and/or wharf.
suitability of lifting equipment – fitness for purpose and adequate
rating to ensure safe working load.
Attachment of lifting equipment is carried out in accordance with company
policies and procedures using designated lifting points, where available. Where
lifting points are not designated on cargo handling machinery and/or non-routine
cargo, direction is sought from the person in charge as to the correct procedure.
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4.4
Checking ensures that the lifting point is plumb in relation to the estimated
centre of gravity of the load. A trial lift is made to establish the balance,
stability, and readiness of each load, and any necessary corrections are made.
4.5
Manual assistance is provided as required to guide lifts at the beginning and
end of lifts, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Range
lifts – cargo, lids;
includes but is not limited to – keeping load and/or lifting device clear
of other objects, straightening load, assisting to kill swing, avoiding
risk of being crushed or other harm, keeping clear of suspended
loads.
4.6
Load is unattached from lifting equipment in accordance with company policies
and procedures, and lifting equipment is guided clear, as necessary, to ensure it
does not snag.
4.7
Cargo is placed on the vessel and/or wharf without damage to the plant,
equipment, cargo, and vessel and/or wharf, and without harm to people.
4.8
Where a stop in the exchange is required to maintain safety and/or prevent
problems occurring, this is communicated clearly and in accordance with
company policies and procedures.
Outcome 5
Handle ISO type containers in conjunction with crane operations.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Positions on the vessel from which containers are to be lifted and deposited are
identified, consistent with the order of work.
5.2
Lashing fittings which are not useable are put aside safely and reported to the
person in charge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Range
includes but is not limited to – twist locks, cones, bridge fittings.
5.3
Attaching and unattaching twist locks to and from containers, including working
at height, is carried out in accordance with needs of the operation and company
policies and procedures.
5.4
Manual assistance is provided as required to ensure the attachment of the lifting
device to the container.
5.5
Manual assistance is provided as required to guide lifting devices and/or
containers and any lids into place, in accordance with company policies and
procedures.
Range
includes but is not limited to – keeping load and/or lifting device
clear of other objects, straightening load, assisting to kill swing,
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avoiding risk of being crushed or other harm to people, keeping
clear of suspended loads.
5.6
Where a stop in the exchange is required to maintain safety and/or prevent
problems occurring, this is communicated clearly and in accordance with
company policies and procedures.
Outcome 6
Stow and secure cargo.
Evidence requirements
6.1
Care is taken to stand clear of cargo handling machinery and suspended loads
in accordance with company policies and procedures.
6.2
Communication with cargo handling machinery operators ensures cargo is
stowed as required by the ship and in accordance with the stow plan and/or
instructions of the person in charge.
6.3
Cargo is secured safely and securely as required by the ship and, where
applicable, instructions of the person in charge.
Outcome 7
Report damage noticed during operations.
Evidence requirements
7.1
The person in charge is immediately advised of the damage in accordance with
company policies and procedures.
may include but is not limited to – cargo, vessel, machinery.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Review
5
19 September 2008
Dec 2016
Review
6
2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0145
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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