ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating and working effectively with others
• implementing contingency plans
• modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
• operating and adapting to differences in freight and equipment in accordance with operating procedures
• operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
• reading, interpreting and following relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
• selecting and using required computer and communications equipment
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, include knowledge of:

• customer service policies and procedures
• problems that may occur and appropriate action that can be taken
• procedures for planning freight/cargo loading such as:

• using available space efficiently
• packing goods for ease of inspection and to meet delivery and customer requirements
• securing goods and ensuring no damage to contents
• ensuring weight and volume of consolidated cargo conforms to specifications

• procedures for calculating volumes and dimensions
• procedures for completing consignment documentation
• procedures for identifying and evaluating information needed to facilitate freight consolidation
• relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements including local and international freight regulations
• relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations
• sources of information and documentation for consolidating freight.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
• relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.