Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Consolidation of freight may include:
mixed products from multiple areas for shipment to a single customer
the consolidation of smaller shipments
Requirements for work may include:
freight forwarding protocols and procedures
communications equipment
workplace operations
authorities and permits
hours of operation
relevant regulations
Information needed to facilitate the consolidation of freight may include:
type, capacity and compatibility of cargo
agreed delivery times and routing schedules
pick-up and drop-off points
specified carrier/mode of transport
agreed cost structure
Established industry practice when planning procedures for the loading of cargo includes:
available space is used efficiently
goods are packed for ease of inspection and to meet delivery and customer requirements
goods are secured ensuring no damage to contents
weight and volume of consolidated cargo conforms to specifications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
international and domestic agents, suppliers, clients
relevant authorities and institutions
management
OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documentation may include:
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to consolidation of freight
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
competency standards and training materials
manufacturers/client specifications, instructions
workplace operating procedures and policies
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
emergency procedures
quality assurance procedures
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant regulations for the import and export of cargo
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:
Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes
Australian Marine Orders and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA Dangerous Goods by Air regulations
Australian and International Explosives Codes
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
international transport regulations, codes and procedures
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace