Qualification Outline

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Diploma of International Freight Forwarding

Diploma of International Freight Forwarding

Qualification
National Code:
TLI50316
State Code:
AZQ6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
29/02/2016
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
671
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/09/2018
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 13/09/2018 Current Approved
1.00 29/02/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This is a qualification for those engaged in advanced international freight forwarding job roles within the Transport and Logistics Industry.
Successful achievement of this qualification will require the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising:
- nine (9) core units listed below plus
- three (3) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to one (1) 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 are complied with.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWL50 TLIO5020 Advise on and manage security and safety in international freight transport 50 Unit of competency
AWM32 TLIE5020 Apply knowledge of freight forwarding documentation and permits 18 Unit of competency
AWL81 TLIL5062 Apply knowledge of logistics, storage and distribution to international freight forwarding 18 Unit of competency
AVJ51 TLIF0003 Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure chain of responsibility compliance 35 Unit of competency
AWL78 TLIL5064 Manage international special freight transport services including dangerous goods and special cargo 80 Unit of competency
AWN33 TLIA5060 Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by air transport 80 Unit of competency
AWN32 TLIA5061 Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by road and rail transport 80 Unit of competency
AWN34 TLIA5059 Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by sea and multimodal transport 80 Unit of competency
AWL79 TLIL5063 Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context 80 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Three (3) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) 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
AWV42 PSPGEN059 Benchmark performance 70 Unit of competency
AWL00 TLIX5054 Comply with biosecurity border clearance 25 Unit of competency
AWL12 TLIX0001 Determine tariff classification of goods 25 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AUI44 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
AUM47 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
AVI33 TLIM4004 Mentor individuals or small groups 25 Unit of competency
AUL16 BSBMKG513 Promote products and services to international markets 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W908 TLI50310 Diploma of International Freight Forwarding Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFD9 TLI50119 Diploma of International Freight Forwarding Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information