Work may be undertaken in various contexts within the transport and logistics industry.

Work involves the responsibility for the monitoring of transport operations. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Determine transport requirements

1.1 Organisational transport operations arrangements are accessed

1.2 Benefits and limitations of the organisations transportation modes are identified

1.3 The extent of in-house and outsourced transportation methods are confirmed

1.4 Cost benefits and customer service level between in-house and outsourced transportation methods are evaluated

1.5 Applicable legislative requirements are identified

2Monitor unit loads and load building

2.1 Advantages and limitations of the available transport equipment and unit loads are determined

2.2 Transport mode options are analysed to determine organisational load application, efficiency and effectiveness

2.3 Unit loads and load building are monitored for compliance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures

2.4 Issues or non-compliant practices are reported, according to organisational policies and procedures

3Examine transport security requirements

3.1 Transport security risks are identified

3.2 Security contingencies are determined for use within the transport sector

3.3 Security breaches are reported and recommendations are made regarding security improvements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4Analyse transport costing

4.1 Statistical operational data is identified, to measure transport effectiveness

4.2 Organisations data capturing procedure is used in the management of transport, route planning and load building

4.3 Transport cost is analysed according to the organisational cost considerations

4.4 Transport performance effectiveness is measured

4.5 Transport cost elements, pricing and operating costs are evaluated, and recommendations are made regarding cost efficiencies where possible

4.6 Findings are reported according to organisational policies and procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of national and state or territory legislation, regulatory requirements, and codes of practice/or guidelines as they relate to the level and type of transport operations

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and guidelines

Organisational policies and procedures, including those pertaining to effective monitoring and reporting of transport operations

Principles of load building, to enable effective and efficient movement of load

Software applications commonly used to assist in transport, route planning and load building to maximise cost efficiency

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when monitoring transport operations

Report security breaches

Convey non-compliance issues

Advise recommendations regarding possible improvements to transport operations

Read and interpret relevant work requirements, policies, procedures and other information relevant to monitoring transport operations

Complete documentation and provide reports related to monitoring transport operations

Use numeracy skills to analyse transport cost elements, pricing and operating costs

Work collaboratively with others, and adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when monitoring transport operations in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Monitor and anticipate operational problems, hazards and risks, including security breaches, and take appropriate action

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Interpret and apply relevant regulations and instructions

Adapt own competence in response to any changes in activities when monitoring transport operations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when monitoring transport operations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Transport operations may include:

transport modes:

road/rail/air/sea

national/international

transportation methods and strategies:

combination

full loads

partials

transport systems and infrastructure:

hub

spoke

intermodal

ports

Applicable legislation and regulations may include:

licensing

OH&S

environmental sustainability

load limitations

permits

transport configuration

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

fatigue management

Load applications may include:

handling requirements

quantities

hazard management

safe working load limit (SWL) or (SWLL)

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

OH&S

environmental sustainability

documentation requirements

security procedures

reporting procedures

business operations/objectives and targets

customer service standards

Transport security risks may include:

spillage/leakage

timing of transportation

storage/handling requirements

public safety

accident prevention

pilferage

robbery

breakdowns

Cost considerations may include:

transport mode

demurrage

timing

staff costs

client/customer demand

transport volumes and throughputs

fuel costs

Transport performance effectiveness may include:

fuel measures

fuel consumption

driver training

carbon emission

maintenance cost

maintenance measure

fatigue management

Data capturing may include:

standard operating procedures (SOP)

software

global positioning system (GPS)

This unit contains employability skills.