Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in International Freight Logistics (Shipping) (Level 6)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
120
NZSCED
080311 Management and Commerce > Business and
Management > International Business
Qualification developer
MITO New Zealand Incorporated
Next review
December 2020
Approval date
August 2015
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide global and local
organisations with people who have the high level, specialised
knowledge of international freight logistics concepts, legislation
and practice for employment within the shipping sector.
Learners will benefit by having high-level skills and knowledge
within the shipping industry, to enable improved job performance
and a credential to enhance employment opportunities.
The shipping sector will benefit by having graduates with the
skills and knowledge to undertake senior logistics roles, or
specialist roles in agency, liner, bulk or brokerage shipping.
This qualification is targeted at experienced supervisors and
managers from within the industry, or experienced managers
with related experience who are looking to enter the shipping
industry.
Graduates will be capable of working in an autonomous
management capacity, and are likely to be responsible for many
aspects of established, operational and strategic planning for a
shipping operation.
Graduate profile
The graduate of this qualification will be able to:
Outcome Statement
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manage team responsibilities to ensure compliance with
legislative and company requirements within a shipping
workplace.
apply specialised industry understanding to identify and
manage risk within the shipping industry.
strategically manage service providers within the shipping
industry.
develop procedures and manage international freight
logistics documentation processes and requirements within
a shipping workplace.
undertake shipping agent activities and requirements
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Education pathway
undertake trade management functions applicable to liner
services.
manage bulk shipping operations.
undertake ship broking activities and requirements.
negotiate, lead and communicate strategically with shipping
teams and a wide range of stakeholders.
This qualification can follow on from the New Zealand Certificate
in International Freight Logistics (Level 4) with strands in Freight
Forwarding and Shipping [Ref: 2914].
Graduates will be equipped to continue studying at degree and/or
graduate diploma level towards qualifications in international
freight logistics or related sectors such as supply chain
management or port operations.
They may also complete a business management qualification.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work in a generalist role in the international freight logistics
sector including: customs broker, sales support, freight
forwarder/consultant, freight broker/agent, export and import
company shipping manager/supervisor, export/trade
manager/analyst.
They will have the skills and knowledge to work in a specialist
role within the shipping sector including: company and/or agency
shipping manager/supervisor, trade manager/analyst, chartering
manager, cargo broker, documentation manager/supervisor.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by the MITO New Zealand
Incorporated as the qualification developer and the industry
training organisation arranging training leading to the qualification
under section 5 of the Industry Training Act 1992.
This qualification may also be awarded by an education
organisation accredited under section 250 of the Education Act
1989 to deliver an approved programme leading to this
qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will
display the NZQF logo and may also include the name and/or
logo of the awarding education organisation.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) will supply evidence
that demonstrates how the graduate outcomes are being met.
Evidence should include:
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surveys of graduates and employers which determine how
well graduates are meeting the graduate outcomes in the
workplace
any feedback from major industry associations
demonstrating how well graduates are meeting their
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Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
members’ needs
evidence of monitoring to ensure changes in industry
practice are identified and incorporated in to training
requirements
workplace evidence that shows how the graduate outcomes
are being met
any other relevant evidence.
The minimum standard of achievement required for award of the
qualification will be the achievement of all graduate outcomes in
the graduate profile through successful completion of an NZQA
approved programme.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
Programme and assessment will cover concepts/methodologies
of international freight logistics including:
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basic data analysis methodologies, tools and decision
making
problem solving and analysis
spreadsheet skills (intermediate)
continuous improvement.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
1
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
Manage team responsibilities
to ensure compliance with
legislative and company
requirements within a shipping
workplace.
15 credits
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health and safety legislative requirements
storage and handling of dangerous goods
codes of compliance
best practice guidelines
legal environment
contractual obligations
freight negotiations
industry practices and rules, including but not limited to:
 The International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
 International Maritime Organization (IMO)
 Hague Visby Rules
 The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS)
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Code requirements
 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
2
Apply specialised industry
understanding to identify and
manage risk within the
shipping industry.
15 credits
3
Strategically manage service
providers within the shipping
industry.
15 credits
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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transport geography
shipping operations and processes
border security requirements
International Commerce Terms (INCO Terms)
trade practices
types of cargo and cargo care
operational knowledge of various ship types.
risk management processes.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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contractual obligations
detailed knowledge of the types and functions of the
shipping industry, with emphasis on chartering practice and
maritime legislation
role of, and duties of, service providers.
Types of service providers include but are not limited to:
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Develop procedures and
manage international freight
logistics documentation within
a shipping workplace.
20 credits
ship brokers
freight forwarders
cargo agents
general agents
port agents
stevedores
port companies
miscellaneous cargo care contractors
ship servicing providers
classification societies.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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investigative and analytical reports.
industry documentation processes and requirements,
including but not limited to:
 carriage documents
 contract documents, such as charter parties, contracts of
affreightment, booking notes, mates receipts
 insurance
 export and import documents
 vessel operating documents.
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Undertake shipping agent
activities and requirements.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
10 credits
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Undertake trade management
functions applicable to liner
services.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
10 credits
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Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
10 credits
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detailed knowledge of specific bulk carriage of commodities
(dry or wet) including perishable refrigerated cargo
working knowledge of equipment types suitable for bulk
commodities
detailed knowledge of port operations and facilities
work planning for bulk operations
principles, limitations and constraints of vessels, including
loading and discharging.
Undertake ship broking
activities and requirements.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
10 credits
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detailed knowledge of liner shipping as a network
rail/truck on-carriage and inland haulage
trade analysis (financial, viability, feasibility)
vessel sharing agreements
equipment management and forecasting.
Manage bulk shipping
operations.
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types and function of agencies including the role of the agent
duties, liabilities and responsibilities of an agent
Negotiate, lead and
communicate strategically with
shipping teams and a wide
range of stakeholders
15 credits
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role of the ship broker in the shipping industry
specialised knowledge of shipping markets, including
economic drivers
duties, liabilities and responsibilities of a broker.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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relationship management and conflict resolution
strategic communication
strategic negotiation.
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