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

TLIL5063 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency TLIL5063 - Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context. 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 includes examining an international freight forwarding sales contract, examining an international freight forwarding service contract, managing risk in international freight forwarding, assisting in organising transport insurance requirements, confirming or organising liability insurance requirements, assisting a customer to make a claim on a transport insurance policy, and making a claim on a liability insurance policy. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field L – Resource Management
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: Examine an international freight forwarding sales contract
  • Sales contract/evidence of the sales contract is reviewed and relevant Incoterm and other relevant factors are confirmed and used as the basis for appointing costs throughout forwarding activities
  • Sales contract is used to determine project deadlines as well as respective responsibilities, rights and liabilities between buyer and seller in a given transaction
       
Element: Examine an international freight forwarding service contract
  • Service contract and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed
  • Service contract and supporting documents are interpreted and required action is taken
       
Element: Manage risk in international freight forwarding
  • Risks associated with a planned international freight forwarding activity are assessed using appropriate risk analysis techniques
  • Suitable strategies for controlling identified risks are established in consultation with customer
  • Risk factors are identified and monitored throughout a freight forwarding project
  • Alternative routing and other risk control measures are implemented as required when critical contingencies arise before or during freight transport
  • Checks are made so all conventions for international freight transport can be fulfilled
       
Element: Assist in organising insurance requirements for international freight forwarding
  • Insurance requirements for international freight transport are evaluated in accordance with standard procedures and taking into account critical project risk factors
  • Assistance is provided in organising an appropriate policy that will provide the required cover for the project, as required
  • Assistance is provided to the customer to make an insurance claim for loss or damage in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures
  • All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy requirements
       
Element: Manage legal liability in an international freight forwarding project
  • Risks of legal liabilities towards customers and third parties as a direct result of an internal forwarder mistake or negligence are evaluated using appropriate risk analysis techniques
  • Appropriate liability insurance is confirmed or organised that provides the required cover for risks involved
  • A claim is made on insurance where loss or damage is directly attributable to a forwarder mistake or negligence, in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures
  • All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy requirements
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Examine an international freight forwarding sales contract

1.1

Sales contract/evidence of the sales contract is reviewed and relevant Incoterm and other relevant factors are confirmed and used as the basis for appointing costs throughout forwarding activities

1.2

Sales contract is used to determine project deadlines as well as respective responsibilities, rights and liabilities between buyer and seller in a given transaction

2

Examine an international freight forwarding service contract

2.1

Service contract and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed

2.2

Service contract and supporting documents are interpreted and required action is taken

3

Manage risk in international freight forwarding

3.1

Risks associated with a planned international freight forwarding activity are assessed using appropriate risk analysis techniques

3.2

Suitable strategies for controlling identified risks are established in consultation with customer

3.3

Risk factors are identified and monitored throughout a freight forwarding project

3.4

Alternative routing and other risk control measures are implemented as required when critical contingencies arise before or during freight transport

3.5

Checks are made so all conventions for international freight transport can be fulfilled

4

Assist in organising insurance requirements for international freight forwarding

4.1

Insurance requirements for international freight transport are evaluated in accordance with standard procedures and taking into account critical project risk factors

4.2

Assistance is provided in organising an appropriate policy that will provide the required cover for the project, as required

4.3

Assistance is provided to the customer to make an insurance claim for loss or damage in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures

4.4

All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy requirements

5

Manage legal liability in an international freight forwarding project

5.1

Risks of legal liabilities towards customers and third parties as a direct result of an internal forwarder mistake or negligence are evaluated using appropriate risk analysis techniques

5.2

Appropriate liability insurance is confirmed or organised that provides the required cover for risks involved

5.3

A claim is made on insurance where loss or damage is directly attributable to a forwarder mistake or negligence, in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures

5.4

All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy 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

assisting in organising transport insurance requirements

communicating effectively with others when reviewing international freight forwarding contracts, insurance, risk and legal liability

completing documentation related to contracts, insurance, risk and legal liability

confirming or organising liability insurance requirements

examining an international freight forwarding sales contract

examining an international freight forwarding service contract

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

making a claim on a transport or liability insurance policy

managing risk in an international freight forwarding project

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

operating information and communications technology to required protocol

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, and other information relevant to sales contracts, insurance, risk and legal liability

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

working with required attention to detail.

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:

applicable regulations and legislation:

Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for international freight forwarding

Australian and international standards and certification requirements

relevant Australian and international environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian and international transport security and safety legislation

relevant regulations for importing and exporting cargo

relevant regulations for international trading and financial transactions

basic principles that govern the discipline of law

conventions in international freight transport

definitions, purpose and use of Incoterms and Combiterms

duties of freight forwarder when goods are damaged in transit

general elements and principles of insurance policy in international freight transport

law of contracts as it applies to international freight transport

legal principles and liabilities in international freight transport

principles of risk management as they apply to international freight forwarding

principles of quality assurance and customer service standards, policies and procedures as they apply in the international freight forwarding industry

procedures and policies for organising and managing insurance requirements for various types of international freight forwarding projects

procedures and protocols for providing international freight forwarding services (including those applicable to importing, exporting and transiting goods)

processes for ensuring compliance with legal requirements

processes for making insurance claims

relevant security, safety and environmental procedures, regulations and conventions (including those applicable to importing, exporting and transiting goods)

sources of information and documentation needed when providing freight forwarding services

standard trading conditions in international freight transport

types of liability insurance – their purpose and processes for their organisation, including liability of different parties involved in international freight transport

types of transport insurance coverage – their purpose and processes and documentation for their organisation

typical problems that can occur when organising transport or liability insurance, and related appropriate action that can be taken to prevent or resolve these problems

use of ‘general average’ in insurance policy and practice

ways of managing contingencies in international freight transport including consideration of alternative transport options and anticipation of the unexpected

ways of managing legal liability in international freight transport

ways of managing risk in international freight transport.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Examine an international freight forwarding sales contract

1.1

Sales contract/evidence of the sales contract is reviewed and relevant Incoterm and other relevant factors are confirmed and used as the basis for appointing costs throughout forwarding activities

1.2

Sales contract is used to determine project deadlines as well as respective responsibilities, rights and liabilities between buyer and seller in a given transaction

2

Examine an international freight forwarding service contract

2.1

Service contract and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed

2.2

Service contract and supporting documents are interpreted and required action is taken

3

Manage risk in international freight forwarding

3.1

Risks associated with a planned international freight forwarding activity are assessed using appropriate risk analysis techniques

3.2

Suitable strategies for controlling identified risks are established in consultation with customer

3.3

Risk factors are identified and monitored throughout a freight forwarding project

3.4

Alternative routing and other risk control measures are implemented as required when critical contingencies arise before or during freight transport

3.5

Checks are made so all conventions for international freight transport can be fulfilled

4

Assist in organising insurance requirements for international freight forwarding

4.1

Insurance requirements for international freight transport are evaluated in accordance with standard procedures and taking into account critical project risk factors

4.2

Assistance is provided in organising an appropriate policy that will provide the required cover for the project, as required

4.3

Assistance is provided to the customer to make an insurance claim for loss or damage in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures

4.4

All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy requirements

5

Manage legal liability in an international freight forwarding project

5.1

Risks of legal liabilities towards customers and third parties as a direct result of an internal forwarder mistake or negligence are evaluated using appropriate risk analysis techniques

5.2

Appropriate liability insurance is confirmed or organised that provides the required cover for risks involved

5.3

A claim is made on insurance where loss or damage is directly attributable to a forwarder mistake or negligence, in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures

5.4

All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy 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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Sales contract/evidence of the sales contract is reviewed and relevant Incoterm and other relevant factors are confirmed and used as the basis for appointing costs throughout forwarding activities 
Sales contract is used to determine project deadlines as well as respective responsibilities, rights and liabilities between buyer and seller in a given transaction 
Service contract and supporting documents are reviewed and confirmed 
Service contract and supporting documents are interpreted and required action is taken 
Risks associated with a planned international freight forwarding activity are assessed using appropriate risk analysis techniques 
Suitable strategies for controlling identified risks are established in consultation with customer 
Risk factors are identified and monitored throughout a freight forwarding project 
Alternative routing and other risk control measures are implemented as required when critical contingencies arise before or during freight transport 
Checks are made so all conventions for international freight transport can be fulfilled 
Insurance requirements for international freight transport are evaluated in accordance with standard procedures and taking into account critical project risk factors 
Assistance is provided in organising an appropriate policy that will provide the required cover for the project, as required 
Assistance is provided to the customer to make an insurance claim for loss or damage in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures 
All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy requirements 
Risks of legal liabilities towards customers and third parties as a direct result of an internal forwarder mistake or negligence are evaluated using appropriate risk analysis techniques 
Appropriate liability insurance is confirmed or organised that provides the required cover for risks involved 
A claim is made on insurance where loss or damage is directly attributable to a forwarder mistake or negligence, in accordance with policy requirements and standard procedures 
All documentation to support an insurance claim is lodged with insurer in accordance with policy requirements 

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