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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. |
International freight forwarding includes services related to: | the importing of goodsthe exporting of goodsthe transiting of goods |
The range of documentation, forms and permits required for international freight forwarding is dependent upon a variety of factors including: | the mode of transportthe nature of the goodsthe routing and country of destinationthe requirements for import quarantine, health and customs controls in applicable countriesthe sales contractthe terms of documentary creditsthe relationship and arrangements of the seller and buyer |
International freight forwarding documentation and permits may include but are not limited to: | 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)sales contractsbills of lading, waybills or consignment notescommercial invoices with an Incoterm and extra details to ensure proper passage and clearancepacking listsorigin certificatespacking declarations regarding wood and other materials of plant originfumigation or other treatment certificates for shipments containing wood or other materials of plant origindelivery notescontainer listsinsurance policiesinsurance certificatesinsurance claim formscargo manifestspre-advice and pre-alert documentsveterinary certificates for materials of biological origin which are for human consumptionhealth and phytosanitary certificatesquality analysis or weight/measurement certificatesconsular documentsinspection certificates and SGS reports |
Information and communication technology systems may include but are not limited to: | data storage and management systemsElectronic Freight Forwarding Management Systems (FFMS)Electronic Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Electronic Transportation Management System (TMS)Internet and web based technologyElectronic Data Interchange (EDI)EDI for Administration of Commerce (EDIFACT)Value-added Network (VAN)IP-based telecommunications systemsLocal Area Networks (LANS)Wireless Area Networks (WANS)broadband internet systems including ADSL, dedicated broadband lines and wireless systemsbarcoding systemsRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems used in warehouses and logistics facilitiesE-commerce security systems |
Communications systems may involve: | face-to-face conversationtelephone including fixed, mobile and IP phonesfaxemailelectronic data transfer of information (EDI)mail |
Consultative processes may involve: | customersa global network of international and domestic agents, regulatory authorities, carriers, suppliers, and other freight forwarding contactsrelevant regulatory authorities and institutionsfreight forwarding specialists in areas such as dangerous goods, special cargoes etc.managementother employees and supervisorsother professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
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. |
Operational information / documents may include but are not limited to: | Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international forwarding of freightsummaries and definitions of Incoterms and Combitermsworkplace standard operating procedures and policiescustomers' instructions and transport requirementsapplicable standard international freight forwarding forms and documentsoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationAustralian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementsdata obtained through information and communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communicationsfreight forwarding competency standards and training materialsfreight forwarder company's quality assurance standards and proceduresmanifests, bar codes, goods and container identificationemergency 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 |