Level 2 Port Operations - General Operations Pathway

Learners must complete 9 Units for the qualification, including 2 mandatory units and a combination of units from groups A, B and C

Mandatory Units

4.1.1 Take action to reduce risks to health and safety within a port environment
5.1.1 Maintain security in ports

Group A – at least 2 Units no more than 3

4.1.2 Work safely with dangerous cargo
4.1.3 Work safely near water
4.1.4 Survive in the water
4.1.5 Work safely when alone
4.1.6 Work safely at heights
4.1.7 Work safely in confined spaces
4.1.8 Undertake safety inspections
4.2.1 Respond to shore based emergency situations
4.2.2 Respond to a pollution incident
4.2.3 Administer first aid
4.2.4 Respond to emergency situations aboard vessels
8.5.1 Maintain environmental good practice within ports

Group B – at least 1 Unit no more than 2

3.1.1 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
7.2.1 Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
7.2.2 Liaise and develop professional working relationships with third parties
8.1.1 Manage your own resources

Group C – at least 2 Units no more than 4

1.1.1 Check and mark cargo
1.1.2 Secure cargo
1.1.3 Transfer loads through slinging and signalling
1.1.4 Load & unload cargo transport units
1.1.5 Receive, store and despatch cargo
1.1.6 Handle loads manually
1.1.7 Support cargo handling operations associated with Ro/Ro vessels
1.2.1 Move loads using lift trucks
1.2.2 Move containers using shore based lifting equipment
1.2.3 Lift and position loads by crane
1.2.4 Plan and implement a lifting plan
1.2.5 Transfer loads using ships gear
1.2.6 Handle dry bulk cargo using automated equipment
1.3.1 Drive shore-based tractor units
1.3.2 Drive tractor units within Ro/Ro vessels
1.3.3 Drive light vehicles on and off Ro/Ro vessels
1.3.4 Drive heavy vehicles on and off Ro/Ro vessels
1.3.5 Trim and clean out dry bulk cargo
1.4.1 Operate equipment for dry bulk liquids
2.1.1 Handle port craft
2.1.2 Navigate port craft
2.1.3 Handle unpowered craft
2.2.1 Berth vessels
2.2.2 Position access equipment on vessels
2.2.3 Fuel vessels
2.3.1 Position moorings and lay buoys
2.3.2 Maintain clear channels and water areas
2.3.3 Establish water depths
2.4.1 Operate lock systems
2.4.2 Operate bridges
3.1.2 Control vehicle movements
3.1.3 Resolve customer service problems
3.1.4 Transfer passengers to/from small vessels
3.2.1 Process travel documents
3.3.1 Process baggage
6.1.1 Plan and coordinate the routine maintenance of port plant and equipment
6.1.2 Undertake basic maintenance and servicing of vehicles
6.1.3 Maintain marine equipment
6.1.4 Clean and maintain port craft
6.1.5 Undertake minor repairs to port infrastructure
8.2.1 Operate radio equipment
8.2.2 Operate marine radar equipment
8.3.1 Maintain records regarding the movement of cargo
8.3.2 Maintain records of vessel movements
8.4.1 Use IT systems

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