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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Modes of international freight transport may include: | sea transporttransport by inland waterwaymultimodal transport |
International freight forwarding includes services related to: | the importing of goodsthe exporting of goodsthe transiting of goods |
Marine vessel types may include: | container shipsroll-on/roll-off carriers (RO-RO)bulk carriers (dry cargo vessels)conventional shipstankers (crude oil, chemicals, liquefied gas, liquid foodstuffs)heavy lift ships (equipped with cranes and derricks) |
Types of multimodal transport include: | sea/airair/road (truck)rail/road/inland waterways-sea-rail/road inland waterwaysmini-bridgeland bridgepiggybacksea trainrail-sea-landinland waterway-sea-inland waterway |
Type of barges used in inland waterway carriage may include: | motor bargestugged bargestugsailing barges |
Pre-transport issues in the forwarding of freight by sea and multimodal transport may include: | adequacy of insuranceadequacy of packagingplanning of the packing and loading of cargo into containersplanning for security, proper stacking and stowage and handling in transitplanning for the loading of non-containerised cargo onto a vessel (including sea, air, rail, road or other transport) |
Requirements for work may include: | international freight forwarding codes of practice, protocols and proceduresregulations relevant to international freight forwardingauthorities and permits relevant to international freight forwardingworkplace standard operating proceduresinformation and communications technology and related systemsglobal time zones and hours of operation |
Parameters of freight transport services relevant to customer requirements may include: | standard operating procedures for forwarding of various types of international freighttype of transport modestransport routingvarious consignment methodspackaging, packing, stowage and storage options including containerisationrelevant legislative requirementsrequired import/export documentation, labelling and requirementstransport security checksinsurance requirementsservice costscontract arrangementspayment requirements and proceduresfiduciary and legal responsibilities of either party |
Advantages of multimodal transport include: | minimises time loss at transhipment pointsmay provide faster transit of goodsreduces burden of documentation and formalitiessaves costsestablishes only one agency to deal withreduces costs of exports |
Scope of services performed by multimodal transport operators include: | FCL (full container load))LCL (less than full container load)weighing and measurement of cargoCFS (container-freight station)consolidationbooking of spaceCY (container yard)liaison with Customs and other relevant regulatory authoritiesassisting in organising required insurance coveragereturn of leased containerscommunication with customer and global contactsuse of appropriate information and communication technology |
Container types may include: | general cargo containersthermal containerstank containers(dry) bulk containersflat racks/open tops (special equipment) |
Types of packages used for storing and protecting cargo during transit may include: | bagscartonsthermal cartons with gel-icecasesdrumspalletspallecons and other devices for carrying bulk liquids, pastes and powders |
Communications systems may involve: | face-to-face conversationtelephone including fixed, mobile and IP phonesfaxemailelectronic data transfer of information (EDI)mail |
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: | customersinternational and domestic agents and suppliersrelevant authorities, government departments and institutionsrepresentatives of transport companiesrelevant regulatory authorities and institutionsother professional or technical staffmanagementfreight forwarding specialists |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documents may include but are not limited to: | Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice applicable to the international forwarding of freightsummaries and definitions of Incoterms and Combitermscustomers' instructions and transport requirementsworkplace standard operating procedures and policiesoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationstandard FIATA forms and documentation such asa 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 manifestspre-advice and pre-alert documentsoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationfreight forwarding competency standards and training materialsworkplace operating procedures and policiesAustralian and International standards, criteria and certification requirementsdata obtained through communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communicationsfreight forwarder company's quality assurance standards and proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international forwarding of freightrelevant regulations for the import and export of cargoAustralian and international standards and certification requirementsrelevant regulations pertaining to international trading and financial transactionsrelevant Australian and international transport security and safety legislationrelevant Australian and international environmental protection legislation |