Secure Cargo Training Course
Secure Cargo
TLIA1001
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to secure cargo, in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements, as part of work activities within industry. It includes preparing to secure cargo/containers, lashing and unlashing cargo, protecting cargo from weather and packing and unpacking cargo.
We offer competitive pricing on all our courses and are happy to negotiate where more than one course or more than one student will be completing the course. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not available for this course. Discuss this with our support staff prior to beginning the course. Upon completion of the course you will be provided with a Photo identification card detailing your qualifications and a certificate demonstrating a Statement of Attainment (SOA).
Foundation Skills required
This section describes those pre-requisite language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Reading
Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Numeracy
Uses equipment operating capacity schedule to confirm safe weight load limits
Course Outline
1. Prepare to secure cargo/containers
1.1 Work area is prepared and maintained, in accordance with national standards, safety codes and workplace procedures
1.2 Unsafe work practices and/or equipment are reported to appropriate personnel
1.3 Appropriate protective clothing, equipment and fittings are selected
1.4 Form work is erected where no lashing points exist
1.5 Lashing plan is read and interpreted
Lash and unlash cargo
2.1 Work is conducted, in accordance with industry standards, statutory requirements, safety codes, site operating requirements and any special cargo requirements
2.2 Lashing points are identified and appropriate fittings and lashing equipment are used for each lashing point
2.3 Cargo is lashed and secured to lashing points, ensuring the correct spread of lashings and that lashings are secured, attached and tensioned
2.4 Tensioners are securely fastened
2.5 When unlashing, fittings are released, disconnected and removed from the cargo
2.6 Lashing equipment is placed in designated storage areas or cleared from work area
2.7 No injury to personnel or damage to machinery or cargo during lashing/unlashing operations is ensured
2.8 Lashing is completed, in accordance with lashing plan
3 Protect cargo from weather
3.1 Cargo is covered/uncovered safely ensuring appropriate covering and lashing, no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment
3.2 Work is conducted, in accordance with the requirements of national standards, safety codes of practice and workplace procedures
4 Pack and unpack cargo
4.1 Damaged cargo is identified and reported, in accordance with enterprise procedures
4.2 Cargo is sorted and stacked prior to packing or after unpacking, ensuring the stack is in the correct location, in accordance with national standards, safety codes, and workplace procedures
4.3 Cargo is identified through the interpretation of marks or numbers
4.4 Tight stow of cargo is maintained
4.5 Cargo is handled ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to cargo or equipment
More information on the legislative training requirements can be found here – Foundation Skills Companion
exerpt from – https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TLIA1001/unitdetails