Secure Cargo

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

A learner guide and review questions will be provided to the student prior to course commencement. To fulfil the training requirements for this course, the student must read through this, 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.

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

Course Requirements

Students will need to wear appropriate clothing including a long sleeve hi-visibility shirt (or long sleeve with a hi-visibility vest), long pants and enclosed shoes or boots, as well as meet all pre-requisites listed.

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.