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Title
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of port cargo logistics
Level
5
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
advanced knowledge of port cargo logistics, port and terminal
types, and distribution.
Classification
Stevedoring and Ports Industry > Cargo Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
RORO roll on, roll off
Incoterms International Commercial Terms. A series of pre-defined commercial terms
published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that are widely used in
International commercial transactions or procurement processes.
IMDG code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
ISO ratings International Shipping Organization container ratings system.
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Competence in the outcomes of this unit standard may be demonstrated using a
case study or on-job scenario.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of port cargo logistics
Evidence requirements
1.1
Chartering terms are explained in terms of liability, ownership and responsibility
for cargo, vessels and equipment.
Range
1.2
chartering terms include but are not limited to – Incoterms
explanation to cover – damaged cargo, ship damage, insurance,
evidence gathering, documentation/reports, dispatch, demurrage,
dwell time, port charges (deadweight, gross tonnage), berthage
fees, marine charge, wharfage.
Cargo types are explained in terms of handling, stowage, care and segregation
requirements.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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Cargo types 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
Range
Outcome 2
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of port and terminal types, and distribution
Range
port and terminal types include but are not limited to – hubs, off port depots, log
yards/log storage yards, bulk storage yards, container terminals, liquid
terminals, passenger terminals, RORO terminals, customs bonded areas,
security
Evidence requirements
2.1
Ports and terminals are explained in terms of their purpose, advantages, and
disadvantages.
2.2
Ports and terminal stakeholders are identified and their interactions with the
ports/terminal are explained in terms of how and why stakeholders use the
facilities.
includes but is not limited to – user groups/operators.
Range
2.3
Cargo flow through the supply chain of ports and terminals is explained
including constraints and use of technology.
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
N/A
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0145
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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
Please contact the NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated) (MITO)
info@mito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation
(Incorporated) (MITO)
SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2015