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 moving bulk liquids |
| 2.2.1 | Berth vessels |
| 2.2.2 | Position access equipment on vessels |
| 6.1.1 | Plan and coordinate the routine maintenance of port plant and equipment |
| 6.1.2 | Undertake basic maintenance and servicing of vehicles |
| 6.1.5 | Undertake minor repairs to port infrastructure |
| 8.2.1 | Operate radio equipment |
| 8.3.1 | Maintain records regarding the movement of cargo |
| 8.4.1 | Use IT systems |