Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm transport requirements
- Confirm transport requirements according to enterprise marketing and production plans
- Confirm the amount and type of farm produce and number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken according to enterprise instructions
- Identify and comply with legislative requirements associated with the transport farm of produce or livestock
- Prepare transport plan
- Determine equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock and arrange according to enterprise requirements
- Identify, seek and obtain relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements according to legislative requirements
- Document transport arrangements including pickup and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling
- Document conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity
- Negotiate compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock, or obtain transport insurance
- Ensure plan complies with enterprise and legislative requirements for work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity
- Source and select carrier
- Source carriers to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements
- Contact carriers who satisfy the transport requirements to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions
- Select carrier and confirm negotiations with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly
- Co-ordinate transport arrangement
- Ensure completion and accuracy of relevant documentation according to industry and legislative requirements
- Communicate regularly with operational staff and contractors to confirm clarity and understanding of arrangements
- Check and confirm scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation with enterprise personnel