Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
TLI40221
BHG2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in international freight forwarding job roles at a senior operational level within the international freight forwarding industry.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications, including evaluating and analysing current practices, developing new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and providing some leadership and guidance to others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:- Six (6) core units listed below, plus
- Five (5) general elective units from the general elective units listed below.
Up to two (2) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP53 | TLIE0008 | Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| ODP90 | TLIA0027 | Consolidate freight | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBR20 | TLIO0003 | Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK92 | TLIA5035 | Manage international freight transfer | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWM07 | TLII0001 | Market international freight forwarding services | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Five (5) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODP84 | TLIL0005 | Assess and confirm customer transport requirements | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVI43 | TLIL5026 | Manage export logistics | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODP39 | TLIM0004 | Mentor individuals or small groups | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODP69 | TLIR0003 | Monitor supplier performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODP72 | TLIA0030 | Organise international transport of freight | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ08 | TLIA0031 | Organise transport of freight or goods | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWM03 | TLII0002 | Provide freight forwarding information and customer service | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVH94 | TLIR4002 | Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODP93 | TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC5 | TLI40219 | Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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