Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)

Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)

Qualification
National Code:
TLI41610
State Code:
W936
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
08/05/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
495
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
17/02/2014
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 17/02/2014 Current Approved
Description

Rationale:
This qualification is designed for international freight forwarding job roles within the International Freight Forwarding Industry. Successful completion of the qualification will require competence in units of competency that relate to the job role requirements defined as aligned at AQF Level IV.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of thirteen (13) units of competency comprising
- six (6) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include up to two (2) units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from this Training Package, and/or from Certificate IV qualifications in other relevant endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All six (6) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5178 TLII4017A Develop freight customers 40 Unit of competency
D5156 TLIG3002A Lead a work team or group 40 Unit of competency
D4936 TLIA5035A Manage international freight transfer 60 Unit of competency
D5175 TLII4005A Market services and products to clients 40 Unit of competency
D5322 TLIR4001A Monitor supplier performance 30 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Seven (7) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI849 TLIX4036A Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions 40 Unit of competency
D4916 TLIA3050A Apply GST legislation as part of customs broking activities 20 Unit of competency
D4901 TLIA2049A Apply specialist permit requirements as part of customs broking activities 30 Unit of competency
D5215 TLIL4010A Assess and confirm customer transport requirements 40 Unit of competency
D4900 TLIA2048A Carry out border clearance functions 40 Unit of competency
D4932 TLIA4056A Carry out complex customs valuation 20 Unit of competency
D4930 TLIA4052A Carry out customs clearance practices 60 Unit of competency
D4929 TLIA4051A Carry out quarantine procedures 25 Unit of competency
D4918 TLIA3054A Classify commodities for the import and export of goods through customs 50 Unit of competency
D4931 TLIA4055A Classify complex commodities for the import and export of goods through customs 20 Unit of competency
D4885 TLIA2009A Complete and check import/export documentation 40 Unit of competency
D4925 TLIA4031A Consolidate freight 30 Unit of competency
D4905 TLIA3010A Coordinate goods to bond premises 20 Unit of competency
D5103 TLIE3002A Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 Unit of competency
D5261 TLIO1002A Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel 40 Unit of competency
D5063 TLID2003A Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
D5237 TLIL5026A Manage export logistics 60 Unit of competency
D4926 TLIA4032A Organise transport of freight or goods 40 Unit of competency
D5169 TLII3007A Provide freight forwarding information to customers 40 Unit of competency
D5164 TLII2006A Provide freight forwarding services to customers 40 Unit of competency
D5177 TLII4016A Service freight customers 30 Unit of competency
D5190 TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W745 TLI41609 Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZP6 TLI41616 Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator) Qualification
VET Info Notes
Supersedes and is equivalent to TLI41609.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10560) INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING SENIOR OPERATOR (LEVEL 4) Traineeship