Qualification Outline

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Diploma of International Freight Forwarding

Diploma of International Freight Forwarding

Qualification
National Code:
TLI50310
State Code:
W908
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/02/2014
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
761
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
17/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 17/02/2014 Current Approved
Description

Rationale:
A qualification for those working in advanced international freight forwarding roles.
Successful completion 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. Applications involve participation in the development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams, including those concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination and training may be involved.
The Diploma of International Freight Forwarding qualification is aligned to the following four job role specialisations:
Group A International Freight Forwarders with responsibilities for managing own and work group activities
Group B International Freight Forwarders specialising in special transport services including dangerous goods
Group C International Freight Forwarders with work group and training responsibilities
Group D International Freight Forwarders with responsibilities in a range of work contexts

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for fourteen (14) units comprising:
- nine (9) core units plus
- five (5) elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed in the qualification outline for one (1) of the four (4) specialisations. Note that in the case of the Group D, this may include up to two (2) units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from qualifications in this or other relevant endorsed Training Packages and accredited course.

Where the imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisite are complied with.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3667 TLIO5020A Advise on and manage security and safety in international freight transport 50 Unit of competency
D3661 TLIE5020A Apply knowledge of freight forwarding documentation and permits 18 Unit of competency
D3662 TLIK5009A Apply knowledge of ICT to international freight forwarding activities 25 Unit of competency
D3664 TLIL5062A Apply knowledge of logistics, storage and distribution to international freight forwarding 18 Unit of competency
D3663 TLIL5061A Apply knowledge of the international freight forwarding industry 30 Unit of competency
D3659 TLIA5060A Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by air transport 80 Unit of competency
D3660 TLIA5061A Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by road and rail transport 80 Unit of competency
D3658 TLIA5059A Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by sea and multimodal transport 80 Unit of competency
D3665 TLIL5063A Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in the international freight forwarding context 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units

The following five units must be completed when selecting Group A specialisation.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available groups

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8048 PSPGOV518A Benchmark performance 70 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
D0875 BSBMKG513A Promote products and services to international markets 50 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZQ6 TLI50316 Diploma of International Freight Forwarding Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information