Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in International Freight Logistics (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
60
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 within the international freight logistics industry with
people who are able to carry out entry-level administration and
entry-level operational tasks under limited supervision.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification which recognises
introductory skills and knowledge in international freight logistics
to enable improved job performance, and further training or study
within this industry.
The international freight logistics industry will benefit by having
people with the skills and knowledge to competently undertake a
range of entry-level tasks within the workplace.
This qualification is targeted at school-leavers, new workers in
the industry, or those who may benefit from the opportunity to reengage with the learning process in preparation for entering an
international freight logistics workplace.
Graduates will be familiar with introductory concepts, legislation
and practice for employment within the international freight
logistics sector.
Graduate profile
The graduate of this qualification will be able to:
Outcome Statement
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Follow and comply with legislative and company
requirements to work safely and effectively in the
international freight logistics industry.
Apply basic understanding of international freight logistics to
successfully engage in the international movement of freight
at an entry-level.
Interact and communicate within a team, and follow oral and
written instructions to work effectively in the international
freight logistics industry.
Use international freight logistics documentation to complete
entry-level workplace tasks related to the international
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movement of freight accurately and within required
timeframes.
Education pathway
This is the first in a suite of international freight logistics
qualifications.
It may lead to the New Zealand Certificate in International Freight
Logistics (Level 4) with strands in Freight Forwarding and
Shipping [Ref: 2914], and then to the New Zealand Diploma in
International Freight Logistics (Freight Forwarding) (Level 5)
[Ref: 2915], or the New Zealand Diploma in International Freight
Logistics (Shipping) (Level 6) [Ref: 2916], or related higher level
qualifications in supply chain management, port operations, or
distribution.
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
to work at an entry level in the international freight logistics
industry as a freight forwarding junior, freight customer service
junior, and freight cadet or similar.
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
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.
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Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
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
It is expected that programmes will support language, literacy
and numeracy skills development.
Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
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Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
Follow and comply with
legislative and company
requirements to work safely
and effectively in the
international freight logistics
industry.
10 credits
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Apply basic understanding of
international freight logistics to
successfully engage in the
international movement of
freight at an entry-level.
20 credits
3
Interact and communicate
within a team, and follow oral
and written instructions to
work effectively in the
international freight logistics
industry.
10 credits
4
Use international freight
logistics documentation to
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use of personal protective equipment
workplace safety such as hazard identification, accident
register
responsibilities under health and safety legislation
safe work practices
workplace manuals and standard operating procedures
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Industry-related code of ethics.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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common commercial shipping and freight forwarding
concepts and trade practice
transport geography
transport modes
Warehousing, logistics and distribution.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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interpersonal communications
specific industry terminology
ethical approach and ‘culture’ of working within the industry
international freight logistics industry
Teamwork.
Programme and assessment must include, but is not limited to,
coverage of:
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complete entry-level
workplace tasks related to the
international movement of
freight accurately and within
required timeframes.
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20 credits
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digital documentation
Paper documentation.
Types of documentation may include but are not limited to:
bills of lading
consignment notes
manifests
Packing lists.
Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the:
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National Certificate in International Freight Forwarding
(Intermediate) [Ref: 1684].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2017.
The last date to meet the requirements of the replaced qualification is 31 December 2020 when the
qualification will be discontinued. From that date no results can be reported against the replaced
qualification.
People currently working towards the replaced qualification must complete its requirements by 31
December 2020, or transfer their results to the replacement qualification.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to MITO at the address
below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
MITO
PO Box 10803
Wellington, 6011
T 04 494 0005 F 04 494 0006
FREEPHONE 0800 88 21 21
www.mito.org.nz
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