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Consolidate freight

Consolidate freight

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIA4031
State Code
AWN39
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to consolidate freight in accordance with relevant codes of practice and regulations, and to apply routine principles, procedures and regulations to effectively and efficiently combine and consolidate freight prior to shipment.It includes assessing the scope to consolidate freight, combining or consolidating multiple shipments of products into higher volume shipments, and preparing related consignment documentation. It is performed under general supervision, with some accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving prescribed outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess scope to consolidate freight
  • 1.1 Capacity and capability of different transport modes available to the organisation are assessed against proposed task
  • 1.2 Individual consignment loads are evaluated to identify relevant information needed to combine or consolidate freight
  • 1.3 Information is analysed to determine where opportunities for freight consolidation exist
  • 1.4 Regulatory packaging and labelling requirements for consolidated cargo are followed
  • 1.5 Procedures for loading cargo are planned in accordance with established industry practice and Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
  • 1.6 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.7 Volumes and dimensions of proposed consolidation are calculated
  • 1.8 Proposed consolidation is matched against operational capacity and capability of carrier
2 Prepare consignment documentation
  • 2.1 Consignment documentation required for consolidated cargo is confirmed
  • 2.2 Labelling and marking requirements of cargo are documented in accordance with domestic and international regulations, ADG Code and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Consignment documentation is completed and filed/stored in accordance with workplace procedures including dangerous goods declaration as required
  • 2.4 Freight is consolidated taking into account segregation requirements for dangerous goods as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4925 TLIA4031A Consolidate freight Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP90 TLIA0027 Consolidate freight Unit of competency