Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:20 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Road Transport Yard Operations (Freight Handler)

Certificate II in Road Transport Yard Operations (Freight Handler)

Qualification
National Code:
TLI21716
State Code:
AZQ7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
29/02/2016
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
385
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/02/2016 Current Approved
Description

This is a qualification for those engaged in freight handling within the road transport yard environment.
It involves a prescribed range of tasks involving known routines and procedures, and taking some accountability for the quality of work outcomes.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Freight Handler.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eighteen (18) units of competency comprising:
- seven (7) core units listed below plus
- eleven (11) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to three (3) 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.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVJ53 TLIF0001 Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures 15 Unit of competency
AVJ68 TLIE1005 Carry out basic workplace calculations 20 Unit of competency
AVJ48 TLIF1001 Follow work health and safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
AWM75 TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
AVJ69 TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication 40 Unit of competency
AVJ65 TLIE2008 Process workplace documentation 20 Unit of competency
AVJ76 TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Eleven (11) electives must be completed, with at least eight (8) 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
AVJ45 TLIF2006 Apply accident-emergency procedures 20 Unit of competency
AVI97 TLII1002 Apply customer service skills 20 Unit of competency
AVJ44 TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
AVI87 TLIJ2001 Apply quality procedures 40 Unit of competency
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
AVI22 TLIP2014 Capture records into a records keeping system 20 Unit of competency
AVK81 TLIB2001 Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVI79 TLIL2008 Complete routine administrative tasks 10 Unit of competency
AVI80 TLIL1001 Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures 25 Unit of competency
AVI19 TLIP2024 Conduct financial transactions 20 Unit of competency
AVJ47 TLIF1002 Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
AWM68 TLID2022 Conduct weighbridge operations 20 Unit of competency
AWN56 TLIA2043 Consolidate mail 20 Unit of competency
AWN59 TLIA2042 Despatch mail 20 Unit of competency
AVI30 TLIO2021 Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo 40 Unit of competency
AWM72 TLID2018 Handle furniture and effects 30 Unit of competency
AWM10 TLIH2001 Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes 20 Unit of competency
AWL73 TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
AWL72 TLILIC2002 Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck 30 Unit of competency
AWM71 TLID2016 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
AVI21 TLIP2017 Maintain control of records 20 Unit of competency
AVI17 TLIP2032 Maintain petty cash account 10 Unit of competency
AWN60 TLIA2041 Manually sort mail and parcels 20 Unit of competency
AVI78 TLIL2031 Monitor and process attendance records 20 Unit of competency
AVH58 TLIU1009 Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner 20 Unit of competency
AWM73 TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVJ74 TLID2010 Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
AWM99 TLIC2050 Operate a terminal tractor 50 Unit of competency
AWM67 TLID2045 Operate specialised light load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
AWM74 TLID2012 Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
AVL07 TLIA2011 Package goods 20 Unit of competency
AVI83 TLIK2007 Perform electronic data interchange to transmit shipping documentation 10 Unit of competency
AVL05 TLIA2012 Pick and process orders 20 Unit of competency
AVI18 TLIP2029 Prepare and process financial documents 30 Unit of competency
AWM66 TLID2029 Prepare articles for delivery 10 Unit of competency
AWM65 TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings 30 Unit of competency
AVJ67 TLIE2001 Present routine workplace information 40 Unit of competency
AWN58 TLIA2045 Process international parcels and letters 20 Unit of competency
AWN55 TLIA2046 Process parcels and letters 20 Unit of competency
AVI20 TLIP2018 Provide information from and about records 20 Unit of competency
AVI31 TLIO2011 Provide revenue protection measures 10 Unit of competency
AVL06 TLIA2013 Receive goods 20 Unit of competency
AVI16 TLIP2033 Sell products and services 24 Unit of competency
AWN54 TLIA2047 Stream mail 20 Unit of competency
AVJ66 TLIE2007 Use communications systems 20 Unit of competency
AVI82 TLIK2010 Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
AVI99 TLIG2007 Work in a socially diverse environment 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W918 TLI21710 Certificate II in Road Transport Yard Operations (Freight Handler) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDS4 TLI20118 Certificate II in Road Transport Terminal Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR11150) ROAD TRANSPORT YARD OPERATIONS (FREIGHT HANDLER) Traineeship