Unit of competency Outline
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Organise international transport of freight
Organise international transport of freight
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA4033A
TLIA4033A
State Code
D4927
D4927
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/05/2013
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
08/05/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise the international transport of freight, including confirming customer requirements, organising freight arrangements and communicating with shipping agents and authorities. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Confirm customer requirements
- 1.1 Customer requirements for the movement of cargo in terms of the nature of goods, the countries of origin and destination, the timescales for collection and delivery and the estimated budget for the transaction are confirmed
- 1.2 Customer priorities for the shipment are confirmed
- 1.3 Decisions on possible routes, taking into account known variables, are undertaken
2Organise freight arrangements
- 2.1 International regulations, codes of practice for the transport of freight are confirmed
- 2.2 Work processes are planned to meet agreed timelines
- 2.3 Transport modes (including multi-modal options) are matched to customer requirements, freight type and delivery times
- 2.4 Availability of selected carrier(s) is checked including modes of transport, scheduled departure dates and times, transfer times and costs for each stage of shipment
- 2.5 Arrangements are made to consolidate freight, where appropriate
- 2.6 Freight carrier(s) booking(s) are confirmed
- 2.7 Transport of freight to selected international carrier is organised
3Communicate with shipping agents and authorities
- 3.1 Freight documentation is checked for accuracy and forwarded as appropriate to shipping agents and authorities
- 3.2 Confirmation of despatch of freight from international carrier is obtained
- 3.3 Arrival of cargo at port of entry is confirmed
- 3.4 Acceptance of freight documentation is confirmed
- 3.5 Payments are authorised
- 3.6 Cargo is on-forwarded from point of entry, where required
- 3.7 Customer is advised that freight has been forwarded to point of destination
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Organisational activities may cover movement of:
equipment
goods
materials
various forms of freight transport
Requirements for work may include:
freight forwarding protocols and procedures
communications equipment
workplace operations
authorities and permits
hours of operation
relevant regulations
Information needed to organise the international transport of freight may include:
type, capacity and compatibility of cargo
agreed delivery times and routing schedules
pick-up and drop-off points
specified carrier/mode of transport
agreed cost structure
Forms of transport may include:
road
rail
sea
air
local courier
Consultative processes may involve:
international and domestic agents, suppliers and clients
relevant authorities and institutions
other employees and supervisors
management
OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Communications systems may involve:
telephone
fax
email
electronic data transfer of information
mail
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the international transport of freight
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and International standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
regulations and codes of practice for the international transport of freight
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and international dangerous goods codes
Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes
relevant regulations for the import and export of cargo
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Organisational activities may cover movement of:
equipment
goods
materials
various forms of freight transport
Requirements for work may include:
freight forwarding protocols and procedures
communications equipment
workplace operations
authorities and permits
hours of operation
relevant regulations
Information needed to organise the international transport of freight may include:
type, capacity and compatibility of cargo
agreed delivery times and routing schedules
pick-up and drop-off points
specified carrier/mode of transport
agreed cost structure
Forms of transport may include:
road
rail
sea
air
local courier
Consultative processes may involve:
international and domestic agents, suppliers and clients
relevant authorities and institutions
other employees and supervisors
management
OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Communications systems may involve:
telephone
fax
electronic data transfer of information
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the international transport of freight
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and International standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
regulations and codes of practice for the international transport of freight
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and international dangerous goods codes
Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes
relevant regulations for the import and export of cargo
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN36 | TLIA4033 | Organise international transport of freight | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W922 | TLI31310 | Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator) | Qualification |
| W940 | TLI42010 | Certificate IV in Logistics | Qualification |