Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIE1807B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain freight records

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIE1807B - Maintain freight records
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain freight records in accordance with workplace requirements including the recording of all freight receipts and freight despatch documentation in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
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.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace requirements concerning the maintenance of freight records.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of workplace procedures and regulatory requirements to the maintenance of freight records as part of work activities in the transport, distribution and/or allied industries.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Record freight receipt
  • Freight is identified and consignment/cartnote details are confirmed
  • Documentation is appropriately actioned, following workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Dangerous goods are identified and appropriate documentation prepared and attached, following workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Freight information is recorded on workplace freight tracking system
  • Freight is directed for loading or storage as indicated by documentation
       
Element: Record freight despatch
  • Documentation for freight despatch is checked, verified and forwarded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Loads not cleared due to incorrect documentation are appropriately processed, according to workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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:

Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the maintenance of freight records, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and relevant bond, quarantine or other legislative requirements

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the international codes and regulations relevant to the maintenance of freight records

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the maintenance of freight records

Problems that may occur when maintaining freight records and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Types of goods and related handling and documentation requirements including dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Documentation requirements for the maintenance of freight records including workplace freight tracking system

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Freight transport timetables, yard/terminal facilities, and site layout

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when maintaining freight records

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to the maintenance of freight records

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the maintenance of freight records

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when maintaining freight records

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 maintaining freight records in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the maintenance of freight records

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

Select and use relevant computer, communication and office equipment when maintaining freight records

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

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Freight includes all forms of freight. Some freight may involve:

special handling and storage requirements, including temperature controlled goods, dangerous goods, explosives and hazardous substances

Freight documentation may include a range of data provided on paper and in electronic form relating to freight movement, including:

cartnotes

delivery noted

internal documentation used for freight tracking

special clearances

consignment notes

dangerous goods certificates and declarations

authorised weighbridge certificates

list of contents

Freight tracking system includes:

manual and computer-based tracking systems

Hazards in the work area may include:

exposure to chemicals

exposure to dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods, materials and vehicular traffic

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees and supervisors

suppliers, customers and clients

drivers and agents

relevant authorities and institutions

management and union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other maintenance, professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Information/documents may include:

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, cartnotes, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, authorised weighbridge certificates, and special clearances

internal documentation used for freight tracking

codes of practice and regulations relevant to the receiving of goods

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for equipment

workplace procedures and policies

supplier and/or client instructions

dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations for the maintenance of freight records

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the 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

privacy legislation

water and road use and licence arrangements

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

marine orders

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

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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
Freight is identified and consignment/cartnote details are confirmed 
Documentation is appropriately actioned, following workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Dangerous goods are identified and appropriate documentation prepared and attached, following workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Freight information is recorded on workplace freight tracking system 
Freight is directed for loading or storage as indicated by documentation 
Documentation for freight despatch is checked, verified and forwarded in accordance with workplace procedures 
Loads not cleared due to incorrect documentation are appropriately processed, according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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