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level:
3
credit:
20
planned review date:
June 1998
sub-field:
Maritime
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to coordinate the implementation of the cargo loading and
positioning plan; and supervise the physical handling,
stowage and prevention of movement of cargo within and on
the vessel.
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:
Rules and regulations include: International Conference on
Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978, Resolution 10,
11 and 12; Marine Orders; International Maritime Dangerous
Goods; and Code of Safe Working Practice.
Types of cargo may include: containerised, RoRo, deck
cargo, refrigerated, dry and liquid bulk, and break bulk.
Cargo handling equipment includes: cranes, derricks, lifting
devices, and fork lifts; pumps and pipeline systems; hatch
and door controls; dry bulk self-discharging systems; tank
cleaning and draining equipment; hatch cleaning and
draining systems; ballast systems.
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Size, weight, construction and chemical properties may
determine the hazardous qualities of cargo items.
Protective clothing and equipment include: boots, gloves,
and suits; helmet, glasses, ear defenders, and face masks;
breathing apparatus.
Securing of cargo may include: stowing and securing cargo
with ropes, chains, wires, slips, bottlescrews, and
specialised equipment used in container and RoRo ships;
shutting down systems and isolating tanks; ensuring water
tightness of hatches and other access; segregating cargo.
Securing of cargo may be undertaken after loading and
during passage when the situation demands additional
security.
Confirming integrity include: cargo quantity; cargo quality;
cargo containment systems; vessel structure; vessel
stability. Action can be carried out by self or subordinates.
During cargo operations include: loading, discharge, internal
transfer(to include: ballast operations). Hazardous cargo is
defined by codes of practice, industry guides and legislation.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Coordinate the implementation of the cargo loading and positioning plan.
Range:
under the direction of the ship's master and including loading, discharging and
internal transfer of cargo and ballast.
performance criteria
1.1
Cargo loading, discharge, stowing and securing activities are completed within
time and are carried out in accordance with the cargo plan, established safety
rules and regulations and equipment operation instructions.
1.2
The handling of hazardous cargoes complies with industry codes and
legislative requirements, and the use of protective clothing and equipment is
conducted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
1.3
Reports relating to incidents, damage or defects are evaluated and rectified
where these fall into the individual's scope of responsibility and competence, or
are communicated to the ship's master for action to minimise the risk to
personnel, equipment or the ship.
1.4
Potential hazards to operators are anticipated and eliminated.
1.5
Commercial conditions related to the operations are satisfied.
1.6
Documentation relating to the loading and discharging of cargo is completed
and filed, and copies are forwarded to the correct personnel.
1.7
The methods used to secure cargo maintain the cargo's physical security and
reflect the cargo type and anticipated passage conditions.
1.8
The resources required to complete cargo loading, discharging, storage and
securing activities are provided and their utilisation optimised.
1.9
Cargo plans are modified where increased operational efficiency and cargo outturn can be gained.
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element 2
Monitor and confirm cargo integrity.
performance criteria
2.1
Operations are conducted in accordance with established safety rules,
regulations and procedures.
2.2
Frequency and scope of checks and tests on the condition of the cargo and
vessel comply with practices of the trade and instructions received.
2.3
Action taken in the event of irregularities to the cargo are within the role
holder’s authority and fully protect the vessel, personnel and the vessel’s
commercial interest.
2.4
Reports are made in accordance with the vessel’s operating procedures or the
instructions received.
2.5
Advice is promptly sought on occasions where conditions are likely to lead to
areas of conflict outside the role holder’s level of responsibility.
2.6
Allocation of tasks for specific inspections and checks utilises the known
competence of subordinates.
2.7
Evaluated cargo quantities are accurate within given operational error
tolerances, and are achieved using standard industry methods.
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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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