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Organise transport of freight or goods

Organise transport of freight or goods

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA4032
State Code
AWN37
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise the transport of freight or goods in compliance with relevant codes of practice and regulations, and to apply routine principles and procedures to organise the transport of freight or goods prior to shipment.It includes planning transport operations, organising freight transport, completing the required documentation and finalising organisational processes. It is performed under general supervision, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving prescribed outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan transport operations
  • 1.1 Knowledge of product to be freighted and workplace procedures are applied to the transportation analysis process
  • 1.2 Domestic and international regulations, codes and procedures for transporting freight are identified
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Resources including manual handling equipment, employee competencies, storage areas, goods management equipment and transportation equipment are identified to match the task
  • 1.5 Work processes are planned to meet agreed timelines
  • 1.6 Types of transportation required for the freight or goods is identified to match customer requirements, freight type and delivery time
  • 1.7 Multiple transport modes are identified as required
  • 1.8 Goods transfer methods between modes of transport are selected as required
2 Organise freight transport
  • 2.1 Employees, equipment and temporary storage areas (as required) are allocated and supervised
  • 2.2 Freight is secured ensuring no damage to contents
  • 2.3 Handling methods suitable to the goods and transport method are selected
  • 2.4 Individuals are informed of work requirements and timelines
  • 2.5 Work processes are monitored to ensure human resources and equipment are maintained at productive levels in accordance with workplace and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • 2.6 Discrepancies in freight are noted and appropriate action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete organisational processes
  • 3.1 Monitoring processes to track freight movement are implemented
  • 3.2 Reporting requirements are communicated to appropriate personnel
  • 3.3 Workplace documents and records are checked for completion and are filed/stored in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4926 TLIA4032A Organise transport of freight or goods Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ08 TLIA0031 Organise transport of freight or goods Unit of competency