Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively plan for the international trade of goods.
It applies to individuals with the skills and knowledge to evaluate options when planning for the international trade of goods. The planning activity will usually be in the context of providing a preliminary quotation, a quotation, supplementary advice on a quotation, or when evaluating a freight contract received from a buyer or seller.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Evaluate the most appropriate transport method, route and protection/security options according to cargo and delivery requirements | 1.1 Ascertain business context of cargo movement 1.2 Examine factors to be considered in route/mode selection 1.3 Evaluate conditions and risks of different routes in relation to delivery requirements 1.4 Utilise resources that provide information on the current service status of particular transport routes |
2 Review shipping and airfreight services available for transporting cargo | 2.1 Identify airlines and air cargo services operating in and out of Australia 2.2 Compare configuration and carrying capacity of different types of aircraft 2.3 Identify shipping services and types of ocean vessels operating in and out of Australia 2.4 Compare different types of shipping services 2.5 Compare configurations and carrying capacities of different types of ocean vessels |
3 Evaluate packing, marking and stowage requirements for a variety of cargo | 3.1 Analyse and prepare protection, presentation and preservation requirements 3.2 Analyse range of containers available for international cargo and evaluate for use 3.3 Evaluate marking requirements and prepare correct marking advice 3.4 Identify risk factors in relation to packing and storing of goods for transportation, and select appropriate options |
4 Calculate international freight and other shipment costs | 4.1 Examine and apply types of rates, volume 4.2 Take into account, variations in calculating shipping charges caused by surcharges and other variants 4.3 Calculate and compare costs of shipping a variety of goods by several types of ocean service 4.4 Examine and apply types of rates, volume 4.5 Explain variations in calculating airfreight charges caused by the applicability of TACT rates, fuel surcharges, other variants, and exchange rates 4.6 Calculate and compare costs of shipping a variety of goods by different air cargo services 4.7 Investigate and communicate postal and courier freight rates and size/weight factors and limitations 4.8 Investigate and communicate rates and costs associated with chartering vessels and aircraft 4.9 Investigate and communicate rating principles and methods used in domestic, sea, road, rail and air transport 4.10 Investigate all standard and extraordinary ancillary shipment costs on a door 4.11 Investigate and communicate the total cost concept and other factors that may determine whether cargo is carried by air or sea, or a combination of both (multimodal transport) |
5 Identify cargo insurance and claim requirements for goods | 5.1 Evaluate the need for cargo insurance 5.2 Investigate the standard types of cover arrangements used by underwriters 5.3 Identify documents to be lodged with carriers, forwarders, insurance underwriters and customs in cargo loss or damage situations and complete for a hypothetical situation |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10, 4.11, 5.1-5.3 | Interprets textual information from a range of sources to determine how content may be applied when planning for international trade |
Writing | 3.1, 3.3, 4.7-4.9, 4.11, 5.3 | Produces documentation for particular purposes using clear and specific language and required structure Completes forms and other documents required for international trade |
Oral Communication | 4.5, 4.7-4.9, 4.11 | Explains complex information using language appropriate to audience and environment |
Numeracy | 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 4.1-4.11, 5.1 | Analyses numerical information and calculates costs associated with international trade of goods |
Interact with others | 4.5, 4.7-4.9, 4.11 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating in a range of familiar work contexts |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.11, 5.1-5.3 | Uses logically sequenced steps to plan and coordinate tasks required to achieve outcomes Uses problem-solving processes in complex situations, gathering and evaluating relevant information before deciding on transport options |