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Supervision of Port Operations NOS

National Occupational Standards |

Jan 5, 2024

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

A port supervisor is responsible for first line directing and managing the operational personnel and activities associated with the transfer of cargo and passengers between the vessel and cargo storage area/passenger terminal.

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

The full Supervision of Port Operations suite of NOS consists of the standards PSSSPO101-PSSSPO111, available free to download below.

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PSSSPO107 Take action to reduce risks to health, safety and security within a port environment

pdf – 0.32mb

PSSSPO108 Respond to incidents and emergencies in ports

pdf – 0.26mb

PSSSPO109 Provide support and information to customers

pdf – 0.19mb

PSSSPO110 Support learning and development

pdf – 0.28mb

PSSSPO111 Manage personal professional development and working relationships

pdf – 0.26mb

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Supervision of Port Operations NOS

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PSSSPO101 Lead teams in ports

PSSSPO102 Control and monitor loading and storage operations

PSSSPO103 Coordinate and control the use of port infrastructure

PSSSPO104 Manage passenger and ferry terminal operations

PSSSPO105 Plan lifting operations in ports

PSSSPO106 Support port marine operations

PSSSPO107 Take action to reduce risks to health, safety and security within a port environment

PSSSPO108 Respond to incidents and emergencies in ports

PSSSPO109 Provide support and information to customers

PSSSPO110 Support learning and development

PSSSPO111 Manage personal professional development and working relationships

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