TLIA1001
Secure Cargo
Duration:
1 Day
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to secure cargo including preparing to secure cargo/containers, lashing and unlashing cargo, protecting cargo from weather, and packing and unpacking cargo. It may apply in cargo securing contexts in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and allied industries. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Course Delivery
On acceptance of enrolment, a learner guide and review questions will be provided to the student. To fulfil the training requirements for this course, the student must read through this, attempt and/or complete the review questions and bring both with them on the day.
The course consists of face-to-face theory, and practical training. Assessment is conducted through a combination of practical demonstration and verbal or written questioning.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process which recognises a person’s knowledge and skills built from previous experience and courses. As this a one-day short course, and incorporates this assessment process, RPL is not available.
Course Content
Relevant Australian Standards, Legislation and Regulations
WHS policy
Codes of Practice
Prepare to secure cargo/containers
Lash and unlash cargo
Protect cargo from the weather
Pack and unpack cargo
Mandatory Requirements
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Photo ID
Good English language and literacy skills
Appropriate clothing, including a hi-visibility shirt/vest and enclosed shoes or boots
Adequate health and fitness to carry out tasks safely
Pre-enrolment Process:
The student must understand the course requirements and may submit an Application for Enrolment Form which includes an assessment of their language, literacy, numeracy and digital capabilities for suitability and support requirements to be successful.
DATS staff will review the application and will advise the student if their application is accepted.
Course Fees
All enrolments are considered tentative until payment of the deposit is received.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment in TLIA1001 - Secure cargo.
