Elementary storage occupations

Description

Job holders in this unit group supply berthed ships with water, oil and petroleum, load and unload cargo from ships, boats and barges, and perform other elementary goods handling and storage related tasks not classified elsewhere in MINOR GROUP 925: Elementary Storage Occupations.

Tasks

• Attaches hoses to ship’s flow connections, starts pump to transfer oil, petroleum or water to and from a ship and uncouples hose system when loading/discharging is complete
• Arranges cargo on quayside or in hold for loading or unloading and selects appropriate hook, chain, rope, sling or other grappling attachment
• Attaches winch or crane hooks, slings, ropes or clamps to load, signals to crane driver to commence lifting, visually checks that load is balanced and ensures that route is clear for movement
• Removes grappling attachment from cargo and stows cargo in hold or loads cargo on to transport or into warehouses
• Directs the movement and operation of vehicles, such as lorries and cranes, on site
• X-rays cargo

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided off or on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in Warehousing and Storage at Levels 1, 2 and 3 and in Port Operations at Levels 2 and 3 are available.