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Prepare cargo for export

Prepare cargo for export

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA0002
State Code
AWN61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare cargo for export and includes confirming correct preparation of the consignment, organising cargo loading and processing documentation.Work must be must be carried out in compliance with relevant international and domestic legislation, regulations and codes of practice for exporting cargo.Work is performed under general supervision, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving prescribed outcomes.Work involves the application of routine freight forwarding principles and procedures to prepare cargo for export.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm correct preparation of consignment
  • 1.1 Consignment is checked to ensure cargo is consistent with packing specification and is suitable for mode and method of transport
  • 1.2 Consignment is checked to ensure labelling and marking of cargo conforms with domestic and international regulations, and workplace requirements and that packaging of cargo conforms to regulatory requirements and is appropriate for transport method
  • 1.3 Cargo is checked for dangerous goods or explosives and conformance of packaging and labelling with Australian and international dangerous goods or explosives codes is confirmed as required
  • 1.4 Discrepancies in composition or preparation of cargo are noted and appropriate action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Organise cargo loading
  • 2.1 Handling methods and equipment suitable for goods, transport mode and method are selected
  • 2.2 Goods transfer methods between modes of transport are selected as required
  • 2.3 Procedures for cargo loading are organised and followed in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
3 Process documentation
  • 3.1 All relevant documentation is consolidated and checked for completion and accuracy
  • 3.2 Discrepancies in documentation are identified and appropriate action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Dangerous goods declaration is obtained from consignor as required
  • 3.4 Copies of documents are retained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4924 TLIA4030A Organise cargo for export Unit of competency