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Manage international freight transfer

Manage international freight transfer

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA5035A
State Code
D4936
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage international freight transfer in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures, including the ADG and IDG codes. This includes analysing freight transfer requirements, planning and establishing processes for international freight transfer, monitoring and coordinating systems and processes for international freight transfer, and completing all required documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Analyse freight transfer requirements
  • 1.1 Australian and international codes and regulations and workplace policies for international freight transfer are identified
  • 1.2 Information on current and potential customers and their international freight requirements are obtained and analysed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Special characteristics and customer requirements for the types of freight to be transferred are identified, interpreted and considered in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Appropriate options for international freight transfer are evaluated in terms of identified special requirements, customer needs and relevant regulatory requirements including Australian and international codes for the transfer of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
  • 1.5 Selected options for freight transfer arrangements are documented in accordance with workplace policy and related regulations
2Plan systems and processes for international freight transfer
  • 2.1 Workplace policies and mission statement are interpreted to define the process requirements for international freight transfer
  • 2.2 Appropriate systems are evaluated and established/coordinated to facilitate the organisation of international freight transfer including suitable risk analysis
  • 2.3 Human resources needed to organise international freight transfer are identified and documented
  • 2.4 Action is initiated to ensure staff are assigned, recruited and/or trained in accordance with identified human resource requirements
  • 2.5 Office, computer and communications equipment is identified and action initiated for appropriate assignment or procurements
  • 2.6 Quality standards and procedures for proposed international freight transfer processes are documented/updated in accordance with workplace procedures
3Monitor and coordinate systems and processes for international freight transfer
  • 3.1 International freight forwarding operations are monitored against identified quality standards and compliance with Australian and international regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Non-compliance with quality standards or regulatory requirements is identified and appropriate action is initiated to report and rectify any identified problems
  • 3.3 Customer satisfaction with international freight transfer services is monitored using appropriate methods
  • 3.4 Customer concerns and suggestions for service improvements are acted upon in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Reports and other required documentation related to international freight transfer operations are completed and referred to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Any changes in Australian and international regulations and codes of practice relevant to international freight transfer are monitored, identified and appropriate action is initiated to ensure ongoing compliance of workplace processes and systems
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.
Work may be undertaken:
in various work environments in the bulk handling, dangerous goods and freight forwarding sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries
Customers may be:
internal or external
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
The workplace environment may involve:
twenty-four hour operation
single and multi-site location
large, medium and small workplaces
Work systems 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:
employees, supervisors and managers
international and domestic agents, suppliers and current or potential clients
relevant authorities, government departments and institutions
representatives of other enterprises and organisations related to the international transfer of freight
industrial relations and 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 transfer of freight
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the ADG and IDG Code
workplace operating procedures and policies
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and International standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communications
quality assurance standards and procedures
emergency procedures
relevant competency standards and training materials
QA plans, data and document control
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
regulations and codes of practice for the international transfer of freight
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transfer 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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVK92 TLIA5035 Manage international freight transfer Unit of competency