Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling
Certificate IV in Transport Scheduling
TLI40118
BDS2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 29/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/06/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 13/09/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in the transport and logistics industry in a scheduling role.
It involves a broad range of applications, including requirements for:
allocating staff and resources
planning routes
optimising delivery service
contingency planning
effective stakeholder engagement
chain of responsibility obligations.
It ensures regulatory compliance is met for all types of freight, including but not limited to:
break bulk
bulk cargo/freight
bulk liquid
container/s
couriers within the logistics industry
dangerous goods
furniture
general
livestock
over dimension
passengers
refrigerated
vehicle/mobile plant transport.
Additionally, the qualification provides skills in leading teams, just-in-time delivery, load security/integrity, optimising the use of telematic data in cost effective journey planning and delivery.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
aviation scheduler
maritime scheduler
rail operations scheduler
transport allocator
transport scheduler.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- four (4) core units listed below, plus
- one (1) specialist elective unit from Group A (Fatigue risk management), plus
- one (1) specialist elective unit from Group B (Regulatory), plus
- eight (8) general elective units from Group C or remaining Group A or Group B specialist units.
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 four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA34 | TLIL0001 | Apply effective staff and resource allocation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAA37 | TLIE0001 | Apply effective stakeholder engagement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAA41 | TLIH0002 | Implement effective contingency planning | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAA40 | TLII0003 | Optimise delivery service | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Fatigue Risk Management
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBB25 | TLIF0006 | Administer a fatigue risk management system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBB27 | TLIF0005 | Apply a fatigue risk management system | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBB26 | TLIF0007 | Manage a fatigue risk management system | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Regulatory
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWM16 | TLIF4065 | Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ62 | TLIE3002 | Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWM14 | TLIF4066 | Implement and supervise transport regulations compliance systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBR35 | TLIF0014 | Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C General Elective Units
Eight (8) units may be chosen from the General Elective Units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHG9 | TLI40321 | Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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