Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST
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Plan for international trade
Plan for international trade
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINT409B
BSBINT409B
State Code
D0773
D0773
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2014
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively plan for the international trade of goods.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate the most appropriate transport method, route and protection/security options according to cargo and delivery requirements
- 1.1. Ascertain business context of cargo movement
- 1.2. Examine factors to be considered in route/mode selection
- 1.3. Evaluate conditions and risks of different routes in relation to delivery requirements
- 1.4. Utilise resources that provide information on the current service status of particular transport routes
2. Review shipping and airfreight services available for transporting cargo
- 2.1. Identify airlines and air cargo services operating in and out of Australia
- 2.2. Compare configuration and carrying capacity of different types of aircraft
- 2.3. Identify shipping services and types of ocean vessels operating in and out of Australia
- 2.4. Compare different types of shipping services
- 2.5. Compare configurations and carrying capacities of different types of ocean vessels
3. Evaluate packing, marking and stowage requirements for a variety of cargo
- 3.1. Analyse and prepare protection, presentation and preservation requirements
- 3.2. Analyse range of containers available for international cargo and evaluate for use
- 3.3. Evaluate marking requirements and prepare correct marking advice
- 3.4. Identify risk factors in relation to packing and storing of goods for transportation and select appropriate options
4. Calculate international freight and other shipment costs
- 4.1. Examine and apply types of rates, volume-to-weight ratio factors, volume rules including rounding off and allowable projections, principles and methods of rating cargo for international carriage by sea
- 4.2. Take into account, variations in calculating shipping charges caused by surcharges and other variants
- 4.3. Calculate and compare costs of shipping a variety of goods by the several types of ocean service
- 4.4. Examine and apply types of rates, volume-to-weight ratio factors, volume rules including rounding off, principles and methods of rating cargo for international carriage by air
- 4.5. Explain variations in calculating airfreight charges caused by the applicability of TACT rates, fuel surcharges, other variants, and exchange rates
- 4.6. Calculate and compare costs of shipping a variety of goods by different air cargo services
- 4.7. Investigate and communicate postal and courier freight rates and size/weight factors and limitations
- 4.8. Investigate and communicate rates and costs associated with chartering vessels and aircraft
- 4.9. Investigate and communicate rating principles and methods used in domestic, sea, road, rail and air transport
- 4.10. Investigate all standard and extraordinary ancillary shipment costs on a door-to-door basis applicable in each mode
- 4.11. Investigate and communicate the total cost concept and other factors that may determine whether cargo is carried by air or sea, or a combination of both (multimodal transport)
5. Identify cargo insurance and claim requirements for goods
- 5.1. Evaluate the need for cargo insurance
- 5.2. Investigate the standard types of cover arrangements used by underwriters
- 5.3. Identify documents to be lodged with carriers, forwarders, insurance underwriters and customs in cargo loss or damage situations and complete for a hypothetical situation
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Business context may include:
preliminary quotation for the seller/buyer prior to negotiation of contract of sale
quotation to seller/buyer
result of receiving freight contract from seller/buyer
supplement to original quotation to note any change in various cost components
Factors may include:
container rates
costs
delivery schedules
direct shipment
risks of delay and damage
transhipment
volume and weight
Airlines and air cargo services may include:
consolidation services
courier and charter
full container
loose package
post
schedules services
Shipping services may include:
break bulk
bulk
charter services
conference lines
full container load (FCL)
less than container load (LCL) - (consolidation/groupage/freight all kinds [FAK])
non-conference lines
non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs)
parcel post
scheduled services
slot charter operations
tanktainers
tramp
Types of ocean vessels may include:
bulk carriers
cellular container ships
combination
conventional
other special purpose ships
roll on/roll off
Protection, presentation and preservation may include:
range of specialised materials and accessories available to protect containerised cargo including:
container liners
data loggers
other monitoring and protection equipment
thermal control materials
water absorption devices
Containers may include:
bags
bales
cartons
cases
drums
lift vans
pallet boxes
pallets
thermal cartons
Marking requirements may include:
accurate marking to avoid misdirection
international standard cargo marks
international standard labelling and marking for hazardous goods
waterproof inks and labels
Standard and extraordinary ancillary shipment costs may include:
booking time slots
break bulk fees
consular or other certification
cranage and oversize considerations
customs clearances
dangerous goods
demurrage
document and handling fees
inland haulage
insurance costs
parcel post
perishable goods
permits
port charges
protective packaging and accessories
storage fees
Standard types of cover may include:
annual policies
open policies
single shipment policies
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Business context may include:
preliminary quotation for the seller/buyer prior to negotiation of contract of sale
quotation to seller/buyer
result of receiving freight contract from seller/buyer
supplement to original quotation to note any change in various cost components
Factors may include:
container rates
costs
delivery schedules
direct shipment
risks of delay and damage
transhipment
volume and weight
Airlines and air cargo services may include:
consolidation services
courier and charter
full container
loose package
post
schedules services
Shipping services may include:
break bulk
bulk
charter services
conference lines
full container load (FCL)
less than container load (LCL) - (consolidation/groupage/freight all kinds [FAK])
non-conference lines
non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs)
parcel post
scheduled services
slot charter operations
tanktainers
tramp
Types of ocean vessels may include:
bulk carriers
cellular container ships
combination
conventional
other special purpose ships
roll on/roll off
Protection, presentation and preservation may include:
range of specialised materials and accessories available to protect containerised cargo including:
container liners
data loggers
other monitoring and protection equipment
thermal control materials
water absorption devices
Containers may include:
bags
bales
cartons
cases
drums
lift vans
pallet boxes
pallets
thermal cartons
Marking requirements may include:
accurate marking to avoid misdirection
international standard cargo marks
international standard labelling and marking for hazardous goods
waterproof inks and labels
Standard and extraordinary ancillary shipment costs may include:
booking time slots
break bulk fees
consular or other certification
cranage and oversize considerations
customs clearances
dangerous goods
demurrage
document and handling fees
inland haulage
insurance costs
parcel post
perishable goods
permits
port charges
protective packaging and accessories
storage fees
Standard types of cover may include:
annual policies
open policies
single shipment policies
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
choosing appropriate transport modes, route and securing options
demonstrating successful preparation for the international transport for different types of general cargo
documenting completed quotations, supplementary quotations, budget or expressions of interest prepared for external client or own workplace
knowledge of legislation, codes of practice and national standards relevant to the work role.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant workplace documents.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of risk factors identified in relation to packing and storing of goods for transportation
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of INCOTERMS
assessment of completed documents to be lodged with carriers, forwarders, insurance underwriters and customs in cargo loss or damage situations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
planning units, management units or other international business units.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
choosing appropriate transport modes, route and securing options
demonstrating successful preparation for the international transport for different types of general cargo
documenting completed quotations, supplementary quotations, budget or expressions of interest prepared for external client or own workplace
knowledge of legislation, codes of practice and national standards relevant to the work role.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
access to relevant workplace documents.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of risk factors identified in relation to packing and storing of goods for transportation
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of INCOTERMS
assessment of completed documents to be lodged with carriers, forwarders, insurance underwriters and customs in cargo loss or damage situations.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
planning units, management units or other international business units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7780 | BSBINT409A | Plan for international trade | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUJ97 | BSBINT409 | Plan for international trade | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W394 | LMT50607 | Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising | Qualification |
| W389 | LMT41207 | Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising | Qualification |
| W398 | LMT60507 | Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising | Qualification |
| D154 | BSB41107 | Certificate IV in International Trade | Qualification |