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Manage international special freight transport services including dangerous goods and special cargo

Manage international special freight transport services including dangerous goods and special cargo

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL5064A
State Code
D3666
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage special international freight transport services, including (1) the forwarding of dangerous goods, (2) the international forwarding of special cargoes such as classified goods, perishables, flowers and plants, livestock, artworks, high value goods, and heavy-weight and out-of-gauge cargo etc., and (3) special forwarding projects (such as international freight logistics for sporting or diplomatic events, business conventions and exhibitions etc.). It also includes the monitoring and tracking of the international transport of special cargoes and dangerous goods, and ensuring that all required forms and documentation are completed and/or required data entered into the applicable information technology systems. International freight forwarding (involving special freight transport services) covers the importing, exporting and transiting of freight. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Manage the provision of special freight transport services
  • 1.1 Requirements for special international freight transport services are confirmed and clarified with the customer
  • 1.2 Pre-transport issues for the type(s) of special cargo involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures and regulations
  • 1.3 Sale contract is prepared
  • 1.4 Suitable transport mode and routing are determined for the special cargo(es) involved
  • 1.5 Requirements for packaging of the special cargo(es) are determined and organised
  • 1.6 Suitable container type(s) are stipulated and their transport worthiness are confirmed and documented
  • 1.7 All required cargo insurance for the entire transit is determined and organised
  • 1.8 Documentation requirements for the special freight transport services are completed as per procedures and regulations
  • 1.9 Letter of credit is checked and any identified problems addressed and rectified
  • 1.10 Appropriate packaging for the freight involved is organised as per regulatory requirements
  • 1.11 Appropriate warehousing, storage and stowage for the types of freight involved are organised as per requirements
  • 1.12 Delivery arrangements to/from docks, airports or terminal are organised and costed
  • 1.13 All requirements for customs, quarantine and health clearance are checked as being fulfilled
  • 1.14 Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in the transport of the special cargo(es)
2Manage and organise special international freight forwarding projects
  • 2.1 Requirements for the special forwarding project are confirmed and clarified with the customer
  • 2.2 Critical logistics aspects of the freight transport for the special project are determined and are taken into account in planning the freight forwarding solution(s)
  • 2.3 Pre-transport issues for the freight involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations
  • 2.4 Appropriate packaging for the freight involved is organised as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Appropriate warehousing, storage and stowage for the types of freight involved are organised as per project requirements
  • 2.6 All required cargo insurance for the entire transit is determined and organised
  • 2.7 Documentation requirements for the special freight transport services are completed as per procedures and regulations
  • 2.8 Letter of credit is checked and any identified problems addressed and rectified
  • 2.9 Delivery arrangements for the freight to/from docks, airports or terminals are organised and costed as per project requirements
  • 2.10 All requirements for customs, and other regulatory authorities are checked as being fulfilled
  • 2.11 Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in the transport of the freight concerned
3Manage and organise the forwarding of dangerous goods
  • 3.1 Requirements for the international freight forwarding of the dangerous goods are confirmed and clarified with the customer
  • 3.2 Class(es) of dangerous goods involved are determined and the transport risks involved are identified and managed as per applicable regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Pre-transport issues for the class(es) of dangerous goods involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures and regulations
  • 3.4 Appropriate packaging for the dangerous goods is organised as per regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Delivery arrangements for the dangerous goods to/from docks, airports or terminal are organised and costed
  • 3.6 All requirements for customs and other regulatory authorities are checked as being fulfilled
  • 3.7 Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in the transport of the dangerous goods concerned
4Monitor and track the international forwarding of special cargoes and dangerous goods
  • 4.1 The transit of the special cargoes and dangerous goods is monitored and tracked using the available tracking systems
  • 4.2 Problems in the progress of the transport of the special cargoes or dangerous goods are promptly identified and appropriate action initiated to resolve the problems concerned
  • 4.3 Appropriate personnel and the customer are kept informed of the progress of the transport of special cargoes and dangerous goods and any action taken to resolve problems that may have arisen
5Complete all required forms and documentation
  • 5.1 All required forms and other documentation are completed as per procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 5.2 Data is entered into information technology systems as per applicable procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 5.3 Reports on problems that have arisen and related action taken are completed as per procedures and 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.
International freight forwarding includes services related to:
the importing of goods
the exporting of goods
the transiting of goods
Special freight transport services may include but are not limited to:
transport of classified goods
transport of dangerous goods
transport of perishable goods
transport of flowers and plants
transport of livestock
transport of artworks
transport of high value goods
transport of diplomatic and consular cargo
transport of human remains
transport of heavy-weight and out-of-gauge cargo
special transport projects such as the provision international freight logistics for sporting or diplomatic events, conventions and exhibitions, the development of major industry facilities (e.g. mine, manufacturing plant, oil or gas pipeline or refinery) etc.
Perishable goods may include:
meat, fish, dairy products, vegetables, fruit, chocolates and other foods requiring temperature control
animals
fresh flowers
blood and tissue samples, embryos, organ transplants and other genetic and biological material
cross-contamination and incompatible substances
Pre-transport issues in the transport of perishable goods may include:
handling and hygiene
pre-cooling of equipment
control of temperature
packaging
stacking and stowing
cross-contamination and incompatible substances
Pre-transport issues in the transport of artworks and high value goods may include:
adequacy of insurance
adequacy of packaging
adequacy of moisture control
planning for security, proper stowage and handling in transit
advice to carriers of special needs and processes for ensuring that advice is followed
planning for clearance, delivery and receival during transit and at destination
Pre-transport issues in the transport of dangerous goods may include:
adequacy of training for the personnel involved in identification, classification, packing, marking, labelling and placarding of the dangerous goods being transported
adequacy of packaging, labelling and documentation for the class of dangerous goods concerned
adequacy of special environmental considerations
adequacy of insurance for the class of dangerous goods concerned
planning for security, proper stowage and handling of dangerous goods in transit
advice to carriers of special requirements for the handling and stowage dangerous goods concerned and processes for ensuring that advice is followed
planning for clearance, delivery and receival during transit and at destination
Requirements for work may include:
Australian and international regulations and conventions relevant to special freight transport services and the transport of dangerous goods
Australian and international freight forwarding codes, conventions, protocols and procedures for special freight transport services and the transport of dangerous goods
authorities and permits relevant to special freight transport services and the transport of dangerous goods
workplace standard operating procedures
information and communications technology and related systems
global time zones and hours of operation
Parameters of special freight transport services and the transport of dangerous goods relevant to customer requirements may include:
procedures for forwarding of applicable types of special international freight and dangerous goods
type of transport modes
transport routing
in gas, liquid or solid form
various consignment methods
packaging, packing, stowage and storage options
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
Modes of transport may include:
sea
air
road
rail
inland waterway
multimodal
Australian and international codes and regulations for the international transport of dangerous may include:
for sea transport: AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) Marine Orders Part 41 and IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
for air transport: CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) regulations, CASA training requirements for employees who pack, mark, label and document air cargo, and IATA (International Air Transport Authority) Dangerous Goods Regulations
for road and rail transport: ADG Code (Australian Dangerous Goods Code)
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.
Consultative processes may involve:
customers
employees, supervisors and managers
global network of international and domestic agents and suppliers
relevant regulatory authorities and institutions
other employees and supervisors
special freight transport specialists (e.g. perishable goods, dangerous goods, artworks, high value goods, heavy-weight goods etc.)
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
Communications systems may involve:
face-to-face conversation
telephone including fixed, mobile and IP phones
fax
email
electronic data transfer of information (EDI)
mail
Information/documents may include but are not limited to:
Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international transport of special freight and dangerous goods
summaries and definitions of Incoterms and Combiterms
customers' instructions and transport requirements
workplace standard operating procedures and policies
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
competency standards and training materials
dangerous goods documentation where applicable including dangerous goods declarations
relevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
data obtained through information and communications technology systems and oral, aural or signed communications
freight forwarder company's quality assurance and customer service standards and procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international transport of special freight and dangerous goods
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods, 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 special freight and dangerous goods including customs, quarantine and bond requirements
relevant 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:
managing and organising special international freight transport services
managing and organising special international freight forwarding projects
managing and organising the international forwarding of dangerous and hazardous goods
monitoring and tracking the international forwarding of special cargoes and dangerous goods
completing and processing all required documentation
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
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