1. Being capable of complying with safety operation specifications for crane and conveyor machinery, and completing pre-operation inspection and standardized operation of container-handling equipment.
2. Grasping how to organize operations covering ship loading and unloading, horizontal transportation and yard stacking in accordance with operating procedures, and managing container slot positions by correctly using identifiers such as container numbers and container-type codes.
3. Mastering basic operations and spreader alignment for typical equipment including quayside container cranes, container gantry cranes and container reach stackers.
4. Acquiring the ability to conduct regular inspection and maintenance for hoisting, luffing and slewing mechanisms as well as hydraulic and electrical systems with reference to maintenance manuals.
5. Being able to detect and handle common equipment faults by means of observation, auditory inspection, measurement and fault-code reading.
6. Comprehending the application of automated terminals, remote control and low-carbon green technologies in port equipment, and developing the awareness of continuous learning of new technologies.