Course description
Port Operatives play vital roles in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods for businesses. Their responsibilities vary depending on the type of ship or cargo, with larger ports often requiring specialization while smaller ports involve a wide range of duties. Working in teams under supervision, Port Operatives are essential to the core function of a port and maintaining safety. The nature of the job may involve working on different vessels, including moored or anchored ships. The work environment can be outdoors and may require working in unfavourable weather conditions. Shift work, weekend work, and being on-call may also be part of the job. This apprenticeship is designed to train and develop the skills of Port Operatives, focusing on their role in maintaining a safe port environment and fulfilling the core functions of the job.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this course suitable for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for Port Operatives that typically work in teams under the direction of a supervisor. The apprenticeship is aimed at training and developing the learners skills to ensure the core function of a port and a maintained safe environment
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Knowledge
- Safe and professional working practices
- The general operating principles
- The types of port operation and cargo handled in UK ports
- Provision of port services to
- The types of plant, equipment, infrastructure and vessels that may be found in a port;
- Understand the principles of and hazards associated with berthing vessels
- Control vehicle movements
Skills
- Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices
- Prepare for a high standard of work
- Gather information
- Work with others
- Communicate effectively
- Control vehicle movements
Training Course Content
These are the personal attributes and behaviours expected of all Assessors or Coaches carrying out their roles
- Act professionally;demonstrating integrity, credibility, honesty, dependability, determination, adaptability and personal drive. Be approachable, respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
- Be risk aware;to reduce risks by checking information, concentrating on the task, maintaining an awareness of changing circumstances and remaining calm under pressure.
- Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work; the ability to make independent decisions whilst understanding limits and knowing when to ask for help or to escalate.
- Be receptive to feedback; willing to learn new skills and to adjust to change. Undertaking professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence. Take ownership for own performance and training.
- Corporate awareness: Embody the organisation’s values, a belief in the services it offers and an interest in the industry.
Continuing Studies
- Port Operative, Stevedore,
- Container Operative,
- Cargo Operative,
- Port Plant Operator,
- Roll-On/roll-off Driver,
- Port Warehousing Operative,
- Passenger Operative,
- Ferry operative