TLIL5064 - Manage international special freight transport services including dangerous goods and special cargo assessment tool

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TLIL5064
Manage international special freight transport services including dangerous goods and special cargo

Assessment tool

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Issue Date: April 2024

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage special international freight transport services.

It includes forwarding dangerous goods, the international forwarding of special cargo (such as classified goods, perishables, flowers and plants, livestock, artworks, high value goods, and heavy-weight and out-of-gauge cargo), and special forwarding projects (such as international freight logistics for sporting or diplomatic events, business conventions and exhibitions).

All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures, as well as national and global codes of practice and regulations applicable to international freight forwarding.

This unit also includes monitoring and tracking international transport of special cargo and dangerous goods, and ensuring all required forms and documentation are completed and/or required data is entered into applicable information technology systems. International freight forwarding (involving special freight transport services) covers importing, exporting and transiting freight.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS		PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Manage the provision of special freight transport services	1.1	Requirements for special international freight transport services are confirmed and clarified with customer
		1.2	Pre-transport issues for special cargo type/s involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures and regulations
		1.3	Transport contracts are prepared
		1.4	Suitable transport mode and routing are determined for special cargo involved
		1.5	Requirements for packaging special cargo are determined and organised
		1.6	Suitable container type/s are stipulated and their transport worthiness is confirmed and documented
		1.7	Documentation requirements for special freight transport services are completed in accordance with procedures and regulations
		1.8	Appropriate warehousing, storage and stowage for types of freight involved are organised in accordance with requirements
		1.9	Delivery arrangements to/from docks, airports or terminal are organised and costed
		1.10	All requirements for customs, quarantine and health clearance are checked for accuracy and completeness
		1.11	Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in special cargo transport
2	Manage and organise international freight forwarding projects	2.1	Requirements for special forwarding project are confirmed and clarified with customer
		2.2	Critical logistics aspects of special freight transport project are determined and are taken into account in planning freight forwarding solution/s
		2.3	Pre-transport issues for freight involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations
		2.4	Appropriate packaging for freight involved is organised in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
		2.5	Appropriate warehousing, storage and stowage for types of freight involved are organised in accordance with project requirements
		2.6	Documentation requirements for special freight transport services are completed in accordance with procedures and regulations
		2.7	Delivery arrangements for freight to/from docks, airports or terminals are organised and costed in accordance with project requirements
		2.8	All requirements for customs and other regulatory authorities are checked for accuracy and completeness
		2.9	Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in freight transport concerned
3	Manage and organise the forwarding of dangerous goods	3.1	Requirements for international freight forwarding of dangerous goods are confirmed and clarified with customer
		3.2	Classes of dangerous goods involved are determined and transport risks involved are identified and managed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
		3.3	Pre-transport issues for classes of dangerous goods involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures and regulations
		3.4	Appropriate dangerous goods packaging is organised in accordance with regulatory requirements
		3.5	Delivery arrangements for dangerous goods to/from docks, airports or terminal are organised and costed
		3.6	All requirements for customs and other regulatory authorities are checked for accuracy and completeness
		3.7	Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in the transport of the dangerous goods concerned
4	Monitor and track the international forwarding of special cargo and dangerous goods	4.1	Transit of special cargo and dangerous goods is monitored and tracked using available tracking systems
		4.2	Problems in transport progress of special cargo or dangerous goods are promptly identified and appropriate action is initiated to resolve problems concerned
		4.3	Appropriate personnel and customer are kept informed of transport progress of special cargo and dangerous goods and action taken to resolve problems that have arisen
5	Complete all required forms and documentation	5.1	All required forms and other documentation are completed in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements
		5.2	Data is entered into information technology systems in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements
		5.3	Reports on problems that have arisen and related action taken are completed in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements including those applicable to special international freight transport services and the international transport of dangerous goods

applying risk management strategies and implementing contingency plans when providing special international freight transport services and organising international transport of dangerous goods

completing documentation related to providing special international freight transport services, including data entry for information technology system

identifying, reporting and/or rectifying identified problems and issues promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

managing, organising and monitoring:

international forwarding of dangerous and hazardous goods

special forwarding projects

special international freight transport services & cargoes

operating and adapting to differences in equipment and systems in accordance with standard operating procedures

operating information and communications technology equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and labels

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Australian regulations and legislation:

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods:

Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGRs)

Australian and international codes for transporting explosives

Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international transport of special freight and dangerous goods

relevant Australian and international environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements

relevant Australian and international transport security and safety legislation

relevant regulations for importing and exporting special freight and dangerous goods including customs, quarantine and bond requirements

relevant regulations for international trading and financial transactions

dangerous goods â€“ definition and regulations applicable for their carriage on various modes of international transport available

definition and procedures/costs for using various types of carnets in providing special international freight transport services

issues and solutions for special forwarding projects

issues and solutions for forwarding of special cargo, including classified goods, perishables, flowers and plants, livestock, artworks, high value goods, and heavy-weight and out-of-gauge cargo

national and international requirements for classifying and labelling dangerous goods

procedures and Australian and international codes, conventions and regulations for international transport of dangerous goods

procedures and protocols for providing special international freight transport services and organising the forwarding of dangerous goods

procedures, regulations and conventions applicable to providing special international freight transport services (including those applicable to importing, exporting and transiting goods)

requirements for dangerous goods documentation

sources of information and documentation needed when providing special international freight transport services and organising the forwarding of dangerous goods

special international freight transport services â€“ definitions

training requirements for the safe packaging, labelling, documentation, handling and transport of dangerous goods

typical problems and issues that need to be resolved when providing special international freight transport services and organising the forwarding of dangerous goods, and related appropriate action that can be taken.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS		PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Manage the provision of special freight transport services	1.1	Requirements for special international freight transport services are confirmed and clarified with customer
		1.2	Pre-transport issues for special cargo type/s involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures and regulations
		1.3	Transport contracts are prepared
		1.4	Suitable transport mode and routing are determined for special cargo involved
		1.5	Requirements for packaging special cargo are determined and organised
		1.6	Suitable container type/s are stipulated and their transport worthiness is confirmed and documented
		1.7	Documentation requirements for special freight transport services are completed in accordance with procedures and regulations
		1.8	Appropriate warehousing, storage and stowage for types of freight involved are organised in accordance with requirements
		1.9	Delivery arrangements to/from docks, airports or terminal are organised and costed
		1.10	All requirements for customs, quarantine and health clearance are checked for accuracy and completeness
		1.11	Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in special cargo transport
2	Manage and organise international freight forwarding projects	2.1	Requirements for special forwarding project are confirmed and clarified with customer
		2.2	Critical logistics aspects of special freight transport project are determined and are taken into account in planning freight forwarding solution/s
		2.3	Pre-transport issues for freight involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations
		2.4	Appropriate packaging for freight involved is organised in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
		2.5	Appropriate warehousing, storage and stowage for types of freight involved are organised in accordance with project requirements
		2.6	Documentation requirements for special freight transport services are completed in accordance with procedures and regulations
		2.7	Delivery arrangements for freight to/from docks, airports or terminals are organised and costed in accordance with project requirements
		2.8	All requirements for customs and other regulatory authorities are checked for accuracy and completeness
		2.9	Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in freight transport concerned
3	Manage and organise the forwarding of dangerous goods	3.1	Requirements for international freight forwarding of dangerous goods are confirmed and clarified with customer
		3.2	Classes of dangerous goods involved are determined and transport risks involved are identified and managed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
		3.3	Pre-transport issues for classes of dangerous goods involved are identified and addressed in accordance with standard procedures and regulations
		3.4	Appropriate dangerous goods packaging is organised in accordance with regulatory requirements
		3.5	Delivery arrangements for dangerous goods to/from docks, airports or terminal are organised and costed
		3.6	All requirements for customs and other regulatory authorities are checked for accuracy and completeness
		3.7	Suitable instructions are provided to all parties involved in the transport of the dangerous goods concerned
4	Monitor and track the international forwarding of special cargo and dangerous goods	4.1	Transit of special cargo and dangerous goods is monitored and tracked using available tracking systems
		4.2	Problems in transport progress of special cargo or dangerous goods are promptly identified and appropriate action is initiated to resolve problems concerned
		4.3	Appropriate personnel and customer are kept informed of transport progress of special cargo and dangerous goods and action taken to resolve problems that have arisen
5	Complete all required forms and documentation	5.1	All required forms and other documentation are completed in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements
		5.2	Data is entered into information technology systems in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements
		5.3	Reports on problems that have arisen and related action taken are completed in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide