Elements and Performance Criteria

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 sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries involved in export logistics
Customers may be:
internal or external
The workplace environment may involve:
twenty-four hour operation
single and multi-site locations
large, medium and small workplaces
Critical parameters for the evaluation of consignment loads may include but are not limited to:
type, capacity, compatibility and capability of load
agreed delivery times and destination
pick-up and drop-off points
waiting, loading and unloading times
agreed cost structure
Key requirements for the planning of transport logistics may include but are not limited to:
collection and distribution destination
transport duration times
type and compatibility of load
transport mode(s) and capacity
bond and customs requirements
return freight
fatigue management
use of designated routes
Strategies to address identified deficiencies in operational capability and availability may include but are not limited to:
re-negotiation of collection and/or delivery times
alternate transport mode(s)
outsourcing components of operation
Consignments may be:
palletised
containerised
packaged or loose
in gas, liquid or solid form
Transport may be:
single or multi-modal
Modes of transport for export may include:
road and rail locally as well as either air or sea, and both local and overseas couriers
Calculation of transport duration times includes:
travelling, loading, unloading, change-over and standing times and with due regard to varying transit condition and environments (i.e. local and overseas road, sea and weather conditions, traffic flows, government regulations)
Transport may involve:
the use of designated routes
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
use of safety and personal protective equipment
systems and facilities for export logistics
specialised lifting and/or handling equipment
incident/accident breakdown procedures
additional gear and equipment
noise restrictions
hours of operation Australian and overseas contacts
authorities and permits
communications/computing equipment
Hazard management is:
consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment
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 involved in export logistics
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF communications
bar code readers
oral, aural or signed communications
Information/documentation may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to export logistics including bond and customs requirements
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 relevant to export logistics
supplier and/or client instructions
agents advice on available transport options, timetables, schedules and issues
manufacturers specifications for equipment and goods
suppliers advice for the handling, transport and storage of goods and materials
material safety data sheets
dangerous goods documentation where applicable including dangerous goods declarations
relevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
information accessed through communications/computer technology and equipment, and verbal 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 regulations and legislation may include:
Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to export logistics
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 Australian and international standards and certification requirements
licence, patent or copyright arrangements
transport licence/permit requirements
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
Marine/Aviation Orders
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
workplace relations regulations
workers compensation regulations
equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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