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LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
Determine mode of transport for a given
consignment
level:
4
credit:
4
planned review date:
February 2004
sub-field:
Logistics
purpose:
People credited with the unit standard are able to: analyse a
consignment in preparation for transportation; and determine
mode/s of transport for a given consignment
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by the NZ Motor Industry Training
Organisation (Incorporated).
special notes:
1
Organisational procedures refer to formally documented
instructions in the workplace which are available to
candidates, providers, and assessors.
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Codes of practice include but are not limited to –the
Code of Practice for the safety of loads on Heavy
Vehicles, (Land Transport Safety Authority 1999),
TranzRail’s Freight Loading Code, requirements and
conventions of international and national agencies such
as the International Maritime Organisation, the
International Air Transport Association, the New
Zealand Civil Aviation Authority and the Maritime Safety
Authority.
3
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes the
Carriage of Goods Act 1979.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Analyse a consignment in preparation for transportation.
performance criteria
1.1
The consignment is analysed in terms of weight, dimensions, packaging, type of
product, and any special documentation requirements.
1.2
The consignment is analysed in terms of origin, destination, and customer
requirements.
1.3
The weight distribution and any cargo constraints are determined in accordance
with the consignment characteristics.
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1.4
Carriage, stowing, placarding where required, and handling requirements for the
consignment are determined in accordance with legal requirements, industry
codes of practice, and customer requirements.
element 2
Determine mode/s of transport for a given consignment.
performance criteria
2.1
Alternative transport modes are identified in terms of characteristics relevant to
the consignment.
2.2
The alternative transport modes are evaluated for suitability for the consignment
in terms of delivery time and cost.
2.3
Options for transport are identified in terms of delivery time, cost, and
availability.
2.4
Mode/s selected is/are consistent with the analysis of the consignment, the
analysis of the alternative transport modes, and customer requirements.
Comments to:
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 10803
Wellington 6143
by February 2004.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0092]
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