Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)
Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)
TLI31321
BHI1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in international freight forwarding job roles at an operational level within the international freight forwarding industry.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications, applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of thirteen (13) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units listed below, plus
- five (5) general elective units from the general elective units listed below.
Up to two (2) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟ on TGA.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBR22 | TLIA0003 | Complete and check import/export documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODP67 | TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODP72 | TLIA0030 | Organise international transport of freight | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ69 | TLIE1003 | Participate in basic workplace communication | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCY75 | TLIK0003 | Perform electronic data interchange to transmit documentation | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWM03 | TLII0002 | Provide freight forwarding information and customer service | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODP89 | TLIG0003 | Work effectively with others in a team | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Five (5) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBR11 | TLIX0006 | Apply and monitor biosecurity policies and procedures | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AVI87 | TLIJ2001 | Apply quality procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODP88 | TLIJ0003 | Apply quality systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODP53 | TLIE0008 | Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWN63 | TLIA0001 | Complete import procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODP90 | TLIA0027 | Consolidate freight | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBR26 | TLIA0006 | Coordinate goods to bond premises | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM16 | TLIF4065 | Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBR20 | TLIO0003 | Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBR31 | TLIB0005 | Operate pooled equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ08 | TLIA0031 | Organise transport of freight or goods | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWN61 | TLIA0002 | Prepare cargo for export | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGM3 | TLI31320 | Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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