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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Mode of international freight transport is: | air transport |
International freight forwarding includes services related to: | the importing of goodsthe exporting of goodsthe transiting of goods |
Major aircraft types used for international freight transport may include but are not limited to: | Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Boeing B747Boeing B757-200FBoeing B767Boeing B767-200Boeing B767-300Boeing B777Boeing B777-200Boeing B777-300 |
Pre-transport issues in the forwarding of freight by air transport may include: | confirmation that the cargo fulfils air cargo security requirementsadequacy of insuranceadequacy of packagingplanning of the packing and loading of cargo into aircraft containersplanning for security, proper stacking and stowage and handling in transitplanning for clearance, delivery and receival during transit and at destination |
Requirements for work may include: | international freight forwarding codes of practice, protocols and proceduresregulations relevant to the international forwarding of freight by air transportauthorities and permits relevant to the international forwarding of freight by air transportworkplace standard operating proceduresinformation and communications technology and related systemsglobal time zones and hours of operation |
Parameters of air freight transport services relevant to customer requirements may include: | standard operating procedures for forwarding of various types of international freight by airtype of air transport modesair transport routingvarious consignment methods for air transportpackaging, packing, stowage and storage options for air transport, including air freight containerisation or use of unit load devicesrelevant legislative requirementsrequired import/export documentation, labelling and requirementstransport security checksinsurance requirementsservice costscontract arrangementspayment requirements and proceduresfiduciary and legal responsibilities of either party |
Types of aircraft containers or unit load devices (ULDs) may include but are not limited to: | LD1 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by B767, B747)LD2 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300)LD3 Half Size Lower Deck (Accepted by A330, A340, B757-200F, B767, B777, B747)LD3-45 Lower Deck (Accepted by A320, A321)LD3-45 Wing Pallet With Net (Accepted by A320, A321)LD7 Lower Pallet With Net (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)LD8 Full Width Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300)LD9 Full Size Lower Deck (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747)LD29 Full Width Lower Deck (Accepted by B767-200, B767-300, B747)M1 Main Deck Pallet With Net (Accepted by B747)96" Lower Deck Pallet With Net (Accepted by A330, A340, B767-200, B767-300, B777-200, B777-300, B747) |
Types of packages used for storing and protecting cargo during transit may include: | bags and cartonsthermal cartons with gel-icecasesdrumspalletspallecons and other devices for carrying bulk liquids, pastes and powders |
Communications systems may involve: | face-to-face conversationtelephone including fixed, mobile and IP phonesfaxemailelectronic data transfer of information (EDI)mail |
Consultative processes may involve: | customersinternational and domestic agents and suppliersairline representativesother employees and supervisorsrelevant regulatory authorities and institutionsmanagementfreight forwarding specialistsother professional or technical staff |
Sources of information required to perform international freight forwarding functions may include: | websites of key international and Australian organisations such as FIATA, IMO, ICAO, IATA, CASA, AMSA, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, AQIS, government agencies responsible for transport security etc.key reference publications such as Incoterms, FIATA forms and documents, ICC publications, and other manuals, texts and handbooks on freight forwarding, international trade and related topics etc. |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information/documents may include but are not limited to: | Australian and international conventions, codes of practice and regulations relevant to the international transfer of freightsummaries and definitions of Incoterms and Combitermscustomers' instructions and transport requirementsworkplace standard operating procedures and policiesoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationstandard FIATA forms and documentation such as:a Negotiable Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FB/L)a Non-negotiable Multimodal Transport Waybill (FWB)a Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR)a Forwarders Certificate of Transport (FCT)a Forwarders Warehouse Receipt (FWR)a Forwarders Forwarding Instructions (FFI)a Shippers Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (SDT)a Shippers Intermodal Weight Certification (SIWC)an Original Bill of Lading (OB/L)a Master Air Waybill (MAWB)a House Bill of Lading (HBL)a House Air Waybill (HAWB)Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (MTB/L)cargo manifestspre-advice and pre-alert documentsoperations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentationAustralian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementsdata obtained through communications technology equipment and oral, aural or signed communicationsfreight forwarder company's quality assurance standards and proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | Australian and international regulations, conventions and codes of practice for the international forwarding of freightrelevant regulations for the import and export of cargoAustralian and international standards and certification requirementsrelevant regulations pertaining to international trading and financial transactionsrelevant Australian and international transport security and safety legislationrelevant Australian and international environmental protection legislation |