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Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by air transport
Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by air transport
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA5060A
TLIA5060A
State Code
D3659
D3659
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and organise international forwarding of freight by air transport (covering the importing, exporting and transiting of freight). This includes confirming customers' freight transport requirements; selecting routing for air freight transport; advising on and organising the packaging, packing, loading, stowage and storage of air freight; and completing freight forwarding calculations for air transport. It also includes assisting in the organisation of insurance for air freight transport; organising permits, authorisations etc.; liaising with the freight forwarding global network; tracking and tracing international cargo being forwarded by air transport; and completing documentation and records required for air freight transport. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Select routing for air freight transport
- 1.1 Requirements for international air freight transport services are confirmed and clarified with the customer
- 1.2 Critical logistics aspects of the freight transport are determined, analysed and are taken into account in planning the freight forwarding solution(s)
- 1.3 Checks are made that all conventions for international air freight transport are fulfilled
- 1.4 Where the freight forwarding involves special transport services, advice is sought as required from experts or specialists in the area of the special cargo or dangerous goods concerned
- 1.5 Suitable routing for air freight transport is selected after consideration of the options available and analysis of the risks involved
- 1.6 Alternative routing options are identified for possible use in the event of contingencies
2Advise on and organise the packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight for air transport
- 2.1 Suitable options are determined for the packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight given the type of cargo, the mode of transport, the destination and the selected route(s)
- 2.2 Where applicable, container types suitable for air freight transport and appropriate for the freight are reviewed and appropriate options selected
- 2.3 The pricing of containers and other forms of freight packaging suitable for air freight transport is determined and advice provided to the customer
- 2.4 Advice is provided to the customer on the selection, loading and packing of suitable container types and other forms of freight packaging as applicable
- 2.5 Documentation required for the selected containers or other forms of packaging suitable for air freight transport is prepared as per standard procedures and regulatory requirements
- 2.6 Appropriate action is taken to organise and provide advice to the customer on the packaging, packing, stowage and storage of the freight for the planned forwarding project including the planning of the loading of the selected containers where applicable
3Complete freight forwarding calculations for air freight transport
- 3.1 Calculations required in the course of planning and organising the international forwarding of freight by air freight transport are completed accurately and with the available computational aids
4Assist in organising insurance for air freight transport
- 4.1 Risks involved in the planned air freight forwarding solution are identified and analysed
- 4.2 Transport and liability insurance requirements for the proposed forwarding solution are evaluated and considered
- 4.3 Assistance in selecting and organising appropriate insurance options is provided as per standard procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
5Organise permits, authorisations etc. needed for air freight transport
- 5.1 Documentation requirements are determined for the cargo, air transport and selected routing concerned, including permits, authorisations etc.
- 5.2 Documentation requirements are organised and processed as per standard procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
6Liaise with the freight forwarding global network
- 6.1 Appropriate liaison with agents, carriers and others in the global network and supply chain is undertaken to plan and organise the freight forwarding project
- 6.2 Appropriate information and communications systems and equipment are used when liaising with the freight forwarding global network as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
7Track and trace international cargo being forwarded by air transport
- 7.1 International cargo being transported by air freight transport is tracked and traced during a freight forwarding project using the available systems and technology
- 7.2 Problems with the transit of freight identified during tracking activities are evaluated and appropriate action is initiated to address the problems as per standard procedures
- 7.3 Advice is provided to the customer on the progress of the international air freight transport project and any action taken to address unexpected contingencies
8Complete required documentation and records
- 8.1 Forms and documentation required for the planned freight forwarding project are completed as per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- 8.2 Data is retrieved from and entered into computer systems as per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- 8.3 Records of arrangements made and critical transactions are kept as per standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
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.
Mode of international freight transport is:
air transport
International freight forwarding includes services related to:
the importing of goods
the exporting of goods
the transiting of goods
Major aircraft types used for international freight transport may include but are not limited to:
Airbus A320
Airbus A321
Airbus A330
Airbus A340
Boeing B747
Boeing B757-200F
Boeing B767
Boeing B767-200
Boeing B767-300
Boeing B777
Boeing B777-200
Boeing B777-300
Pre-transport issues in the forwarding of freight by air transport may include:
confirmation that the cargo fulfils air cargo security requirements
adequacy of insurance
adequacy of packaging
planning of the packing and loading of cargo into aircraft containers
planning for security, proper stacking and stowage and handling in transit
planning for clearance, delivery and receival during transit and at destination
Requirements for work may include:
international freight forwarding codes of practice, protocols and procedures
regulations relevant to the international forwarding of freight by air transport
authorities and permits relevant to the international forwarding of freight by air transport
workplace standard operating procedures
information and communications technology and related systems
global time zones and hours of operation
Parameters of air freight transport services relevant to customer requirements may include:
standard operating procedures for forwarding of various types of international freight by air
type of air transport modes
air transport routing
various consignment methods for air transport
packaging, packing, stowage and storage options for air transport, including air freight containerisation or use of unit load devices
relevant legislative requirements
required import/export documentation, labelling and requirements
transport security checks
insurance requirements
service costs
contract arrangements
payment requirements and procedures
fiduciary and legal responsibilities of either party
Types of aircraft containers or unit load devices (ULDs) may include but are not limited to:
LD1 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by B767, B747)
LD2 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300)
LD3 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by A330, A340, B757-200F, B767, B777, B747)
LD3-45 Lower Deck (Accepted by A320, A321)
LD3-45 Wing Pallet With Net (Accepted by A320, A321)
LD7 Lower Pallet With Net (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)
LD8 Full Width Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300)
LD9 Full Size Lower Deck (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)
LD29 Full Width Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300, B747)
M1 Main Deck Pallet With Net (Accepted by B747)
96" Lower Deck Pallet With Net (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)
Types of packages used for storing and protecting cargo during transit may include:
bags and cartons
thermal cartons with gel-ice
cases
drums
pallets
pallecons and other devices for carrying bulk liquids, pastes and powders
Communications systems may involve:
face-to-face conversation
telephone including fixed, mobile and IP phones
fax
email
electronic data transfer of information (EDI)
mail
Consultative processes may involve:
customers
international and domestic agents and suppliers
airline representatives
other employees and supervisors
relevant regulatory authorities and institutions
management
freight forwarding specialists
other professional or technical staff
Sources of information required to perform international freight forwarding functions may include:
websites of key international and Australian organisations such as FIATA, IMO, ICAO, IATA, CASA, AMSA, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, AQIS, government agencies responsible for transport security etc.
key reference publications such as Incoterms, FIATA forms and documents, ICC publications, and other manuals, texts and handbooks on freight forwarding, international trade and related topics etc.
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include but are not limited to:
Australian and international conventions, codes of practice and regulations relevant to the international transfer of freight
summaries and definitions of Incoterms and Combiterms
customers' instructions and transport requirements
workplace standard operating procedures and policies
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
standard FIATA forms and documentation such as:
a Negotiable Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FB/L)
a Non-negotiable Multimodal Transport Waybill (FWB)
a Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR)
a Forwarders Certificate of Transport (FCT)
a Forwarders Warehouse Receipt (FWR)
a Forwarders Forwarding Instructions (FFI)
a Shippers Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SDT)
a Shippers Intermodal Weight Certification (SIWC)
an Original Bill of Lading (OB/L)
a Master Air Waybill (MAWB)
a House Bill of Lading (HBL)
a House Air Waybill (HAWB)
Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (MTB/L)
cargo manifests
pre-advice and pre-alert documents
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
data obtained through communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communications
freight forwarder company's quality assurance standards and procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international forwarding of freight
relevant regulations for the import and export of cargo
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
relevant regulations pertaining to international trading and financial transactions
relevant Australian and international transport security and safety legislation
relevant Australian and international 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.
Mode of international freight transport is:
air transport
International freight forwarding includes services related to:
the importing of goods
the exporting of goods
the transiting of goods
Major aircraft types used for international freight transport may include but are not limited to:
Airbus A320
Airbus A321
Airbus A330
Airbus A340
Boeing B747
Boeing B757-200F
Boeing B767
Boeing B767-200
Boeing B767-300
Boeing B777
Boeing B777-200
Boeing B777-300
Pre-transport issues in the forwarding of freight by air transport may include:
confirmation that the cargo fulfils air cargo security requirements
adequacy of insurance
adequacy of packaging
planning of the packing and loading of cargo into aircraft containers
planning for security, proper stacking and stowage and handling in transit
planning for clearance, delivery and receival during transit and at destination
Requirements for work may include:
international freight forwarding codes of practice, protocols and procedures
regulations relevant to the international forwarding of freight by air transport
authorities and permits relevant to the international forwarding of freight by air transport
workplace standard operating procedures
information and communications technology and related systems
global time zones and hours of operation
Parameters of air freight transport services relevant to customer requirements may include:
standard operating procedures for forwarding of various types of international freight by air
type of air transport modes
air transport routing
various consignment methods for air transport
packaging, packing, stowage and storage options for air transport, including air freight containerisation or use of unit load devices
relevant legislative requirements
required import/export documentation, labelling and requirements
transport security checks
insurance requirements
service costs
contract arrangements
payment requirements and procedures
fiduciary and legal responsibilities of either party
Types of aircraft containers or unit load devices (ULDs) may include but are not limited to:
LD1 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by B767, B747)
LD2 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300)
LD3 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by A330, A340, B757-200F, B767, B777, B747)
LD3-45 Lower Deck (Accepted by A320, A321)
LD3-45 Wing Pallet With Net (Accepted by A320, A321)
LD7 Lower Pallet With Net (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)
LD8 Full Width Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300)
LD9 Full Size Lower Deck (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)
LD29 Full Width Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300, B747)
M1 Main Deck Pallet With Net (Accepted by B747)
96" Lower Deck Pallet With Net (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)
Types of packages used for storing and protecting cargo during transit may include:
bags and cartons
thermal cartons with gel-ice
cases
drums
pallets
pallecons and other devices for carrying bulk liquids, pastes and powders
Communications systems may involve:
face-to-face conversation
telephone including fixed, mobile and IP phones
fax
electronic data transfer of information (EDI)
Consultative processes may involve:
customers
international and domestic agents and suppliers
airline representatives
other employees and supervisors
relevant regulatory authorities and institutions
management
freight forwarding specialists
other professional or technical staff
Sources of information required to perform international freight forwarding functions may include:
websites of key international and Australian organisations such as FIATA, IMO, ICAO, IATA, CASA, AMSA, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, AQIS, government agencies responsible for transport security etc.
key reference publications such as Incoterms, FIATA forms and documents, ICC publications, and other manuals, texts and handbooks on freight forwarding, international trade and related topics etc.
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include but are not limited to:
Australian and international conventions, codes of practice and regulations relevant to the international transfer of freight
summaries and definitions of Incoterms and Combiterms
customers' instructions and transport requirements
workplace standard operating procedures and policies
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
standard FIATA forms and documentation such as:
a Negotiable Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FB/L)
a Non-negotiable Multimodal Transport Waybill (FWB)
a Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR)
a Forwarders Certificate of Transport (FCT)
a Forwarders Warehouse Receipt (FWR)
a Forwarders Forwarding Instructions (FFI)
a Shippers Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SDT)
a Shippers Intermodal Weight Certification (SIWC)
an Original Bill of Lading (OB/L)
a Master Air Waybill (MAWB)
a House Bill of Lading (HBL)
a House Air Waybill (HAWB)
Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (MTB/L)
cargo manifests
pre-advice and pre-alert documents
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
data obtained through communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communications
freight forwarder company's quality assurance standards and procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international forwarding of freight
relevant regulations for the import and export of cargo
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
relevant regulations pertaining to international trading and financial transactions
relevant Australian and international transport security and safety legislation
relevant Australian and international 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:
selecting routing for air freight transport
advising on and organising the packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight for air transport
completing freight forwarding calculations for air freight transport
assisting in the organisation of insurance for air freight transport
organising permits, authorisations etc. needed for air freight transport
liaising with the freight forwarding global network when organising air freight transport
tracking and tracing international cargo being forwarded by air transport
completing documentation and records required for air freight transport
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:
selecting routing for air freight transport
advising on and organising the packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight for air transport
completing freight forwarding calculations for air freight transport
assisting in the organisation of insurance for air freight transport
organising permits, authorisations etc. needed for air freight transport
liaising with the freight forwarding global network when organising air freight transport
tracking and tracing international cargo being forwarded by air transport
completing documentation and records required for air freight transport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN33 | TLIA5060 | Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by air transport | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W908 | TLI50310 | Diploma of International Freight Forwarding | Qualification |