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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Evaluate the most appropriate transport method, route and protection/security options according to cargo and delivery requirements

1.1 Ascertain business context of cargo movement

1.2 Examine factors to be considered in route/mode selection

1.3 Evaluate conditions and risks of different routes in relation to delivery requirements

1.4 Utilise resources that provide information on the current service status of particular transport routes

2 Review shipping and airfreight services available for transporting cargo

2.1 Identify airlines and air cargo services operating in and out of Australia

2.2 Compare configuration and carrying capacity of different types of aircraft

2.3 Identify shipping services and types of ocean vessels operating in and out of Australia

2.4 Compare different types of shipping services

2.5 Compare configurations and carrying capacities of different types of ocean vessels

3 Evaluate packing, marking and stowage requirements for a variety of cargo

3.1 Analyse and prepare protection, presentation and preservation requirements

3.2 Analyse range of containers available for international cargo and evaluate for use

3.3 Evaluate marking requirements and prepare correct marking advice

3.4 Identify risk factors in relation to packing and storing of goods for transportation, and select appropriate options

4 Calculate international freight and other shipment costs

4.1 Examine and apply types of rates, volume-to-weight ratio factors, volume rules including rounding off and allowable projections, principles and methods of rating cargo for international carriage by sea

4.2 Take into account, variations in calculating shipping charges caused by surcharges and other variants

4.3 Calculate and compare costs of shipping a variety of goods by several types of ocean service

4.4 Examine and apply types of rates, volume-to-weight ratio factors, volume rules including rounding off, principles and methods of rating cargo for international carriage by air

4.5 Explain variations in calculating airfreight charges caused by the applicability of TACT rates, fuel surcharges, other variants, and exchange rates

4.6 Calculate and compare costs of shipping a variety of goods by different air cargo services

4.7 Investigate and communicate postal and courier freight rates and size/weight factors and limitations

4.8 Investigate and communicate rates and costs associated with chartering vessels and aircraft

4.9 Investigate and communicate rating principles and methods used in domestic, sea, road, rail and air transport

4.10 Investigate all standard and extraordinary ancillary shipment costs on a door-to-door basis applicable in each mode

4.11 Investigate and communicate the total cost concept and other factors that may determine whether cargo is carried by air or sea, or a combination of both (multimodal transport)

5 Identify cargo insurance and claim requirements for goods

5.1 Evaluate the need for cargo insurance

5.2 Investigate the standard types of cover arrangements used by underwriters

5.3 Identify documents to be lodged with carriers, forwarders, insurance underwriters and customs in cargo loss or damage situations and complete for a hypothetical situation

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10, 4.11, 5.1-5.3

• Interprets textual information from a range of sources to determine how content may be applied when planning for international trade

Writing

3.1, 3.3, 4.7-4.9, 4.11, 5.3

• Produces documentation for particular purposes using clear and specific language and required structure
• Completes forms and other documents required for international trade

Oral Communication

4.5, 4.7-4.9, 4.11

• Explains complex information using language appropriate to audience and environment

Numeracy

1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.5, 4.1-4.11, 5.1

• Analyses numerical information and calculates costs associated with international trade of goods

Interact with others

4.5, 4.7-4.9, 4.11

• Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating in a range of familiar work contexts

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.11, 5.1-5.3

• Uses logically sequenced steps to plan and coordinate tasks required to achieve outcomes
• Uses problem-solving processes in complex situations, gathering and evaluating relevant information before deciding on transport options

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBINT409 Plan for international trade

BSBINT409B Plan for international trade

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.