Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)

Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)

Qualification
National Code:
TLI31310
State Code:
W922
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2011
Approved Date
08/05/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
435
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 13 units comprising:
- six (6) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include up to two (2) units 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.
1. Core Units

All six (6) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4885 TLIA2009A Complete and check import/export documentation 40 Unit of competency
D5103 TLIE3002A Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 Unit of competency
D5122 TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
D5096 TLIE1003A Participate in basic workplace communication 40 Unit of competency
D5169 TLII3007A Provide freight forwarding information to customers 40 Unit of competency
D5190 TLIK2010A Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Seven (7) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5215 TLIL4010A Assess and confirm customer transport requirements 40 Unit of competency
D5101 TLIE2014A Compile and process export documentation 20 Unit of competency
D4925 TLIA4031A Consolidate freight 30 Unit of competency
D4905 TLIA3010A Coordinate goods to bond premises 20 Unit of competency
D5178 TLII4017A Develop freight customers 40 Unit of competency
D5261 TLIO1002A Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel 40 Unit of competency
D5063 TLID2003A Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
D5175 TLII4005A Market services and products to clients 40 Unit of competency
D5322 TLIR4001A Monitor supplier performance 30 Unit of competency
D4924 TLIA4030A Organise cargo for export 40 Unit of competency
D4927 TLIA4033A Organise international transport of freight 40 Unit of competency
D4926 TLIA4032A Organise transport of freight or goods 40 Unit of competency
D5177 TLII4016A Service freight customers 30 Unit of competency
D5323 TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W744 TLI31309 Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZQ8 TLI31316 Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator) Qualification
VET Info Notes
Supersedes and is equivalent to TLI31309.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10550) INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship