Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by sea and multimodal transport

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIA5059, 'Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by sea and multimodal transport'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Select routing for sea and multimodal freight transport

1.1

Requirements for international sea and multimodal freight transport services are confirmed and clarified with customer

1.2

Critical logistics aspects of freight transport are determined, analysed and considered in planning freight forwarding solution/s

1.3

Checks are made to ensure all routing requirements for international sea and multimodal freight transport are fulfilled

1.4

Special transport services advice is sought as required

1.5

Suitable routing for sea or multimodal transport is selected after considering options available and analysing risks involved

1.6

Alternative routing options are identified for use in contingencies

2

Advise on and organise packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight for sea and multimodal freight transport

2.1

Given cargo type, transport mode, destination and selected route/s, suitable options for packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight are determined

2.2

Container types suitable for sea and multimodal transport and appropriate for freight type, are reviewed and appropriate options are selected

2.3

Advice is provided to customer on packaging, packing, stowage and storage of freight, including loading and packing of suitable container types

2.4

Pricing of containers and other forms of suitable freight packaging is calculated and advice is provided to customer

2.5

Appropriate actions are taken to organise for planned forwarding project

2.6

Shipping documents required for selected containers or other forms of packaging are prepared in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

3

Assist in organising insurance for sea and multimodal freight transport

3.1

Risks involved in planned sea or multimodal freight forwarding solution are identified and analysed

3.2

Transport and liability insurance requirements for proposed forwarding solution are evaluated and considered

3.3

Assistance in selecting and organising appropriate insurance options is provided to customer in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

4

Organise permits and authorisations needed for sea and multimodal freight transport

4.1

Documentation requirements are determined for cargo, transport mode/s) and selected routing concerned, including all permits and authorisations

4.2

Documentation requirements are organised, completed and processed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

5

Liaise with freight forwarding global network

5.1

Appropriate liaison with agents, carriers and others in the global network and supply chain is undertaken to plan and organise freight forwarding project

5.2

Appropriate information is communicated when liaising with the freight forwarding global network in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

6

Track international cargo being forwarded by sea or multimodal freight transport

6.1

International cargo being transported by sea or multimodal freight transport is tracked using available systems and technologies

6.2

Problems with transiting freight identified during tracking activities are evaluated and appropriate actions are initiated to address these problems

6.3

Advice on progress of shipment and any action taken to address unexpected contingencies, is provided to customer

7

Complete required documentation and records

7.1

All forms and other documentation required for freight forwarding project are completed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

7.2

Records of arrangements and transactions made are kept in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIA5059 appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI50310 - Diploma of International Freight Forwarding
  • TLI50310 - Diploma of International Freight Forwarding
  • TLI50316 - Diploma of International Freight Forwarding