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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. |
Work may be undertaken: | in various work environments in the sections of the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries involved in export logistics |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
The workplace environment may involve: | twenty-four hour operationsingle and multi-site locationslarge, medium and small workplaces |
Critical parameters for the evaluation of consignment loads may include but are not limited to: | type, capacity, compatibility and capability of loadagreed delivery times and destinationpick-up and drop-off pointswaiting, loading and unloading timesagreed cost structure |
Key requirements for the planning of transport logistics may include but are not limited to: | collection and distribution destinationtransport duration timestype and compatibility of loadtransport mode(s) and capacitybond and customs requirementsreturn freightfatigue managementuse of designated routes |
Strategies to address identified deficiencies in operational capability and availability may include but are not limited to: | re-negotiation of collection and/or delivery timesalternate transport mode(s)outsourcing components of operation |
Consignments may be: | palletisedcontainerisedpackaged or loosein gas, liquid or solid form |
Transport may be: | single or multi-modal |
Modes of transport for export may include: | road and rail locally as well as either air or sea, and both local and overseas couriers |
Calculation of transport duration times includes: | travelling, loading, unloading, change-over and standing times and with due regard to varying transit condition and environments (i.e. local and overseas road, sea and weather conditions, traffic flows, government regulations) |
Transport may involve: | the use of designated routes |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and proceduresuse of safety and personal protective equipmentsystems and facilities for export logisticsspecialised lifting and/or handling equipmentincident/accident breakdown proceduresadditional gear and equipmentnoise restrictionshours of operation Australian and overseas contactsauthorities and permitscommunications/computing equipment |
Hazard management is: | consistent with the principle of hierarchy of control with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe working practices and personal protective equipment |
Consultative processes may involve: | employees, supervisors and managersinternational and domestic agents, suppliers and current or potential clientsrelevant authorities, government departments and institutionsrepresentatives of other enterprises and organisations involved in export logisticsindustrial relations and OH&S specialistsother professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetRF communicationsbar code readersoral, aural or signed communications |
Information/documentation may include: | Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to export logistics including bond and customs requirementsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the ADG and IDG Codeworkplace operating procedures and policies relevant to export logisticssupplier and/or client instructionsagents advice on available transport options, timetables, schedules and issuesmanufacturers specifications for equipment and goodssuppliers advice for the handling, transport and storage of goods and materialsmaterial safety data sheetsdangerous goods documentation where applicable including dangerous goods declarationsrelevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirementsinformation accessed through communications/computer technology and equipment, and verbal or signed communicationsquality assurance standards and proceduresemergency proceduresrelevant competency standards and training materialsQA plans, data and document controlconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to export logisticsAustralian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:Australian and International Dangerous Goods CodesAustralian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeIATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulationsAustralian and International Explosives Codesrelevant Australian and international standards and certification requirementslicence, patent or copyright arrangementstransport licence/permit requirementsexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsMarine/Aviation Ordersrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislationworkplace relations regulationsworkers compensation regulationsequal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation |