This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise and monitor terminal or wharf operations in accordance with standards, regulations and workplace requirements as part of work activities in the stevedoring, transport, distribution and/or allied industries.

It includes organising equipment, machinery and personnel; managing potential risks; monitoring work performance and progress; monitoring the status of pending work; solving problems and making decisions; completing all shift requirements and preparing for the next shift.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.