• TLIA3307C - Organise international transport of freight

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TLIA3307C
Organise international transport of freight

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant codes of practice and regulations for the international transport of freight.

It is performed under general supervision, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

Work involves the application of routine principles and procedures to organise the international transport of freight.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to organise the international transport of freight, including confirming customer requirements, organising freight arrangements and communicating with shipping agents and authorities.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.




Evidence Required

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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 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/or equipment, and/or

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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements including local and international freight regulations

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for the interpretation of client requirements

Procedures for the identification and evaluation of information needed to organise the international transport of freight

Procedures for calculating volumes and dimensions

Procedures for reviewing transport options and availability of carriers

Procedures for liaising with Australian and international contacts using appropriate technology

Procedures for completing consignment documentation

Problems that may occur when organising the international transport of freight and appropriate action that can be taken

Contacts and sources of information/documentation needed when organising the international transport of freight

Customer service policies and procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when organising the international transport of freight

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and labels relevant to the international transport of freight

Complete documentation related to the organisation of the international transport of freight

Work collaboratively with others when organising the international transport of freight

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when organising the international transport of freight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Use relevant communication and computer equipment and systems when organising the international transport of freight

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Organisational activities may cover movement of:

equipment

goods

materials

various forms of freight transport

Requirements for work may include:

freight forwarding protocols and procedures

communications equipment

workplace operations

authorities and permits

hours of operation

relevant regulations

Information needed to organise the international transport of freight may include:

type, capacity and compatibility of cargo

agreed delivery times and routing schedules

pick-up and drop-off points

specified carrier/mode of transport

agreed cost structure

Forms of transport may include:

road

rail

sea

air

local courier

Consultative processes may involve:

international and domestic agents, suppliers and clients

relevant authorities and institutions

other employees and supervisors

management

OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communications systems may involve:

telephone

fax

email

electronic data transfer of information

mail

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Documentation/records may include:

Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the international transport of freight

operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation

Safe Working Limits (SWL) and Working Load Limits (WLL) of transport options

workplace operating procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

Australian and International standards, criteria and certification requirements

communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

relevant competency standards and training materials

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

regulations and codes of practice for the international transport of freight

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 regulations for the import and export of cargo

Australian and international standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Customer requirements for the movement of cargo in terms of the nature of goods, the countries of origin and destination, the timescales for collection and delivery and the estimated budget for the transaction are confirmed 
Customer priorities for the shipment are confirmed 
Decisions on possible routes, taking into account known variables, are undertaken 
International regulations, codes of practice for the transport of freight are confirmed 
Work processes are planned to meet agreed timelines 
Transport modes (including multi-modal options) are matched to customer requirements, freight type and delivery times 
Availability of selected carrier(s) is checked including modes of transport, scheduled departure dates and times, transfer times and costs for each stage of shipment 
Arrangements are made to consolidate freight, where appropriate 
Freight carrier(s) booking(s) are confirmed 
Transport of freight to selected international carrier is organised 
Freight documentation is checked for accuracy and forwarded as appropriate to shipping agents and authorities 
Confirmation of despatch of freight from international carrier is obtained 
Arrival of cargo at port of entry is confirmed 
Acceptance of freight documentation is confirmed 
Payments are authorised 
Cargo is on-forwarded from point of entry, where required 
Customer is advised that freight has been forwarded to point of destination 

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