Qualification details

Release 2. This is the second release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following modification has been made:

• Imported Elective units updated.

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 advanced international freight forwarding job roles within the Transport and Logistics Industry.

Successful achievement of this qualification will require the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and 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 12 units of competency  comprising:

9 core units  listed below plus 

3 general elective units  from the general elective units  listed below. Up to 1 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 are complied with.

Core units 

TLIA5059

Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by sea and multimodal transport

TLIA5060

Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by air transport

TLIA5061

Plan and organise the international forwarding of freight by road and rail transport

TLIE5020

Apply knowledge of freight forwarding documentation and permits

TLIF0003

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure chain of responsibility compliance

TLIL5062

Apply knowledge of logistics, storage and distribution to international freight forwarding

TLIL5063

Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context

TLIL5064

Manage international special freight transport services including dangerous goods and special cargo

TLIO5020

Advise on and manage security and safety in international freight transport

General elective units 

BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

BSBMKG513

Promote products and services to international markets

PSPGEN059

Benchmark performance

TLIM4004

Mentor individuals or small groups

TLIX0001

Determine tariff classification of goods

TLIX5054

Comply with biosecurity border clearance

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to TLI50310 Diploma of International Freight Forwarding.