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Port Operations NOS

National Occupational Standards |

Jan 5, 2024

These National Occupational Standards (NOS) detail the competencies required of a port operative.

A port operative is responsible for the operational activities associated with the transfer of cargo and passengers between the vessel and cargo area and/or passenger terminal.

These standards are relevant to the following operational roles:

  • Stevedore.
  • Marine operative.
  • Passenger operative.
  • Leisure port operative.
  • General operative.
  • Team leader.

The NOS were produced by Port Skills and Safety, in conjunction with employers and stakeholders.

The full Port Operations suite of NOS consists of the standards PSSPO101-PSSPO114, available free to download below.

Downloads

PSSPO101 Undertake cargo handling operations
pdf – 1.74mb
PSSPO102 Move loads using lifting and handling equipment
pdf – 1.24mb
PSSPO103 Drive shore based vehicles
pdf – 0.73mb
PSSPO104 Operate port vessels
pdf – 0.72mb
PSSPO105 Support vessel operations
pdf – 1.03mb
PSSPO106 Support safe navigation within port areas
pdf – 1.1mb
PSSPO107 Operate locks and bridges
pdf – 1.02mb
PSSPO108 Undertake passenger vessel operations
pdf – 0.82mb
PSSPO109 Work safely and securely in ports
pdf – 1.25mb
PSSPO110 Respond to emergency situations in ports
pdf – 1.16mb
PSSPO111 Provide basic maintenance and repairs in ports
pdf – 1.05mb
PSSPO112 Lead teams of operatives
pdf – 0.49mb
PSSPO113 Build effective working relations with colleagues
pdf – 0.52mb
PSSPO114 Use organisational resources in ports
pdf – 1.06mb

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