Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)

Rationale:

This qualification is designed for international freight forwarding job roles within the International Freight Forwarding Industry. Successful completion of the qualification will require competence in units of competency that relate to the job role requirements defined as aligned at AQF Level III.


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 13 units comprising:

6coreunits listed below

plus

7 elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include up to 2units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from this Training Package, and/or from Certificate III qualifications in other relevant endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisites specified are complied with.

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Core units:

Field

Unit

AHandlingCargo/Stock

add topic TLIA2009A Complete and check import/export documentation

ECommunication andCalculation

add topic TLIE3002A Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

add topic TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication

FSafety Management

add topic TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

ICustomer Service

add topic TLII3007A Provide freight forwarding information to customers

KTechnology

add topic TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace

Elective units:

Field

Unit

AHandlingCargo/Stock

add topic TLIA3010A Coordinate goods to bond premises

add topic TLIA4030A Organise cargo for export

add topic TLIA4031A Consolidate freight

add topic TLIA4032A Organise transport of freight or goods

add topic TLIA4033A Organise international transport of freight

DLoad Handling

add topic TLID2003A Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

ECommunication andCalculation

add topic TLIE2014A Compile and process export documentation

ICustomer Service

add topic TLII4005A Market services and products to clients

add topic TLII4016A Service freight customers

add topic TLII4017A Develop freight customers

LResourceManagement

add topic TLIL4010A Assess and confirm customer transport requirements

OSecurity

add topic TLIO1002A Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel

RContractProcurement

add topic TLIR4001A Monitor supplier performance

add topic TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

TLI31310 Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Use communication systems and procedures used in relation to the international freight forwarding industry

Read and follow relevant, instructions, manuals, notices and signs applicable to the international freight forwarding industry

Speak clearly and directly on matters related to their role in the international freight forwarding industry

Listen to and interpret verbal information related to their role in relation to the international freight forwarding industry

Complete documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms

Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour

Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork

Participate in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise as part of the job role in relation to the international freight forwarding industry

Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace

Collaborate with others within the international freight forwarding industry

Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.

Problem solving

Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of the job role within the international freight forwarding industry

Recognise problems that may occur in the course of working within the job role of international freight forwarding industry and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility

Recognise hazards and risks in a range situations and take appropriate precautions.

Initiative and enterprise

Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures, regulatory, legislation and the working environment.

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Planning and organising

Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures

Comply with applicable customs regulations and codes of practice

Follow and apply workplace security and safety management systems and safeworking requirements

Apply legislative security applications as it applies to the job role within international freight forwarding

Collect and interpret information needed in the course of the job role within the international freight forwarding industry within limits of responsibility

Manage time within the job role of international freight forwarding.

Self management

Interpret and apply applicable instructions and procedures

Follow work plans and schedules

Check own work performance.

Learning

Participate in updating of own knowledge and skills required for working within international freight forwarding, in response to any changes in the processes and regulations used in international freight forwarding.

Technology

Operate equipment and tools required as part of the job role within international freight forwarding

Follow and apply operational instructions for equipment used as part of the job role within international freight forwarding

Follow and apply the applicable safeworking requirements and OH&S procedures when as part of the job role of within international freight forwarding.