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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Cargo plan must include:
Cargo weight
Correct description and stowage of hazardous and dangerous goods
Description of cargo to be loaded
Load/discharge port
Segregation of non-compatible cargo
Stowage of refrigerated containers
Incompatible cargo stowage may include:
Cargo liable to taint
Dangerous and hazardous goods
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods may include:
Any cargo described in the IMDG Code as hazardous or dangerous
Cargo may include:
Bulk cargo
Containerised cargo
Deck cargo
Heavy lift cargo
Liquid cargo
Refrigerated cargo
Any other material, equipment or machinery that may be safely handled and stowed on vessel
Cargo handling documentation may include:
Cargo gear register
Cargo receipts
Cargo Securing Manual
Log book entries
Note of Protest
Notice of Readiness to load or discharge
Operation orders and instructions
Safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Safety management system relating to cargo carriage
Ship/shore safety checklists
Actions required to maintain the wellbeing of cargo may include:
Maintaining adequate ventilation
Monitoring cargo spaces
Temperature control of refrigerated or cooled cargo
Defects or damage to cargo may include:
Damage caused by cargo movement
Deterioration of perishable cargo
Water ingress

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
attention to detail when completing documentation
initiating timely action in response to defects or damage.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
industry-approved marine operations site where monitoring loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo on a vessel may be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
direct observation of the candidate monitoring loading, unloading, stowage and care of cargo on a vessel
direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.