Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm transport requirements
- Transport requirements are confirmed according to enterprise marketing and production plans.
- The amount and type of farm produce and/or number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken is confirmed according to enterprise instructions.
- Legislative requirements associated with the transport farm produce or livestock are identified and complied with.
- Prepare transport plan
- Equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock are determined and arranged according to enterprise requirements.
- Relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements are identified, sought and obtained according to legislative requirements.
- Transport arrangements include pick up and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling, are documented.
- Conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity, are documented.
- Compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock is negotiated, or transport insurance is obtained.
- Source and select carrier
- Carriers are sourced to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements.
- Carriers who satisfy the transport requirements are contacted to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions.
- Carrier is selected and negotiations are confirmed with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly.
- Co-ordinate transport arrangement
- Relevant documentation is complete, accurate and according to industry, legislative and enterprise requirements.
- Operational staff and contractors are communicated with regularly to confirm arrangements are clear and understood.
- Scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation are checked and confirmed with enterprise personnel.