Potential earnings
£40,146.43
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.
Main tasks
- X-rays cargo.
- Directs the movement and operation of vehicles, such as lorries and cranes, on site.
- Removes grappling attachment from cargo and stows cargo in hold or loads cargo on to transport or into warehouses.
- 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.
- Arranges cargo on quayside or in hold for loading or unloading and selects appropriate hook, chain, rope, sling or other grappling attachment.
- 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.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£27,599.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 1 NVQ; GCSE at grades D-G
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 14% |
| Level 1 | 6% |
| Level 2 | 21% |
| Level 3 | 30% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 8% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 20% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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