DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT PLAN-CARGO HANDLING PROCEDURES
S/ Topics Tasks/Sub-Topic
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1 Introduction to Cargo Define Cargo
Handling Explain types of cargo
Describe Characteristics of each Cargo
explained above
Describe cargo handling methods
What are the factors affecting cargo
handling
2 Live animal handling Define live animals
Identify the institute responsible for
certification of live animal
Categorize the procedures for handling
livestock animals in ports
Identify the proper equipment used to
handling livestock
Determine the reasons for transportation
of Live animal from one nation to another
Categorize the documents required for
live animal transportation
3 Perishable cargo Define perishable cargo
handling Identify the mode used to transport
perishable cargo
Categorize the types of perishable cargo
Categorise the required equipments for
handling perishable goods
Differentiate perishable from durable
cargo
Explain the challenges for clearing
perishable cargo
4 Project Cargo Define project cargo
Categorize the types of special cargo
Identify the modes used to transport
project cargo
Use the procedures for handling project
cargo
Explain the reasons of transporting project
cargo
Determine the equipment used to handle
project cargo
5 Dangerous Cargo Define dangerous cargo
Categorize the classes of hazard cargo
Explain the symbols used in dangerous
cargo
Identify the equipment used to handle
dangerous cargo
Identify the ways of transporting
dangerous cargo
Categorize the documents used in
transporting dangerous cargo
6 Bulk Cargo Define bulk cargoes
Identify the important thing to consider
during bulk cargo operations
Categorize the equipment used to handle
bulk cargo
Categorize the hazards of handling and
carrying oil cargo onboard ship
Categorize the procedures performed
during a tanker loading operation
Explain the hazards associated with
improper liquid bulk cargo handling
7 Dry Bulk Define dry bulk cargoes
Identify the important thing to consider
during dry bulk cargo operations
Categorize the equipment used to handle
dry bulk cargo
Categorize the hazards of handling and
carrying dry bulk cargo onboard ship
Categorize the procedures performed
during dry cargo loading operation
Explain the hazards associated with
improper dry bulk cargo handling
8 Gases Bulk Cargo Define gases bulk cargoes
Identify the important thing to consider
during gases bulk cargo operations
Categorize the equipment used to handle
gases bulk cargo
Categorize the hazards of handling and
carrying gas cargo onboard ship
Categorize the procedures performed
during tanker gas loading operation
Explain the hazards associated with
improper gases bulk cargo handling
