Qualification details

Release 1 . This is the first release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This is a qualification for those engaged in international freight forwarding job roles at an operational level within the international freight forwarding industry.

It involves a broad range of skilled applications, applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 13 units of competency  comprising:

• 8 core units  listed below, plus 
• 5 general elective units  from the general elective units listed below.

Up to 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.

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟

Core units 

TLIA0003

Complete and check import/export documentation

TLIA0030

Organise international transport of freight

TLIE1003

Participate in basic workplace communication

TLIF0009

Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

TLIF0025

Follow work health and safety procedures

TLIG0003

Work effectively with others in a team

TLII0002

Provide freight forwarding information and customer service

TLIK0003

Perform electronic data interchange to transmit documentation

General elective units 

TLIA0001

Complete import procedures

TLIA0002

Prepare cargo for export

TLIA0006

Coordinate goods to bond premises

TLIA0027

Consolidate freight

TLIA0031

Organise transport of freight or goods

TLIB0005

Operate pooled equipment

TLIE0008

Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

TLIF4065

Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code

TLIJ0003

Apply quality systems

TLIJ2001

Apply quality procedures

TLIO0003

Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo

TLIX0006

Apply and monitor biosecurity policies and procedures

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI31320 Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator).