Course Title: Apply knowledge of logistics

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: OMGT5038C

Course Title: Apply knowledge of logistics

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School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5420 - Diploma of Logistics

Course Contact: Steven Hansen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5705

Course Contact Email: steven.hansen@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Wayne Beasy
Email: wayne.beasy@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of logistics.

It includes accessing and interpreting relevant logistics information and applying this information in the workplace.

This unit applies to emerging logistics specialists who need an understanding of the functions and activities of the wider organisation but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

The application of this knowledge is required by people who are not currently specialists in the field but need the knowledge to inform their decision making.

Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TLIX4028 Apply knowledge of logistics

Element:

1. Access and interpret relevant logistics information

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Relevant logistics requirements are identified and obtained

1.2

Logistics information obtained is analysed to determine organisational application

1.3

Analysis results are documented and recommendations relevant to logistics are determined

Element:

2. Use knowledge of logistics

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Logistics requirements and recommendations are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.2

Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.3

Recommendations are adjusted, as required, and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit will be co-delivered and co-assessed with TLIA5035 - Manage international freight transfer - as a cluster is entitled "Logistics and International Freight Transfer".

 

The delivery of this cluster will be face to face on-campus. 

The activities will include some elements of lecture style, some research-based and self directed learning. There will be a large part of the activities incorporating simulated business meetings, in class.

The emphasis will be mainly on interactive learning.


Teaching Schedule

Teaching / Class Schedule

Course Cluster:  Logistics and International Freight Transfer

Semester 2  -  2023

Week / Topic

Topic details

Learning Material and Activities

Assessment

WEEK 1

 

Course Introduction

Introduction review as covered in the semester 1 induction

Course requirements and support documents / resources
 

This week we will explore what is international freight transfer vs domestic freight transfer and what relevant logistics information applies? – class discussion (Back to basics)

·          

WEEK 2

 

Logistics Information

This week we will explore and discuss

Logistics Information

  • Relevant logistics requirements are identified and obtained
  • Logistics information obtained is analysed to determine organisational application

Analysis results are documented and recommendations relevant to logistics are determined and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

   

WEEK 3

 

Freight Transfer Requirements 

This week we will explore what freight transfer requirements may apply

Information on current and potential customers, and their:
international freight requirements is obtained and analysed
special characteristics for the types of freight are identified

       

WEEK 4

 

Legislation / Regulations     

This week we will explore what

Options for international freight transfer are evaluated in terms of identified special requirements, customer need and relevant regulatory requirements, including:
    - Australian and international codes and regulations, and
    - Australian and international codes for the transfer of dangerous goods and
      hazardous substances

        

WEEK 5

 

Documented arrangements

This week we will explore what

Freight transfer arrangements are documented in accordance with workplace policy and related regulations

   

WEEK 6

 

Systems and Processes        

This week we will explore what plan systems and processes for international freight transfer apply

Workplace policies and mission statement defines the process requirements for international freight transfer

 

WEEK 7

 

Systems and Processes (2)

This week we will explore what

Systems are established, evaluated and coordinated for international freight transfer, including suitable risk analysis

 

Break – 28th Aug – 1st Sept  (inclusive)

WEEK 8

 

Resources

This week we will explore what

  • Human resources needed to organize international freight transfer are identified and documented

Action is initiated to ensure staff are assigned, recruited and/or trained in accordance with identified human resource requirements

  

WEEK 9

 

Resources and Procurements         

This week we will explore what

Office, computer and communications equipment are identified for appropriate assignment or procurements

  

WEEK 10

 

International Freight Quality Standards         

This week we will explore what

International freight transfer processes are documented and/or updated in accordance with quality standards and procedures 

     

WEEK 11

 

Monitoring  

Monitor and coordinate systems and processes for international freight transfer

This week we will explore what

International freight forwarding operations are monitored against:
identified quality standards, and for
    - compliance with Australian and international regulatory requirements

  

WEEK 12

 

Compliance and International Regulations

This week we will explore what

  • Non-compliance is identified and appropriate actions are initiated to report or rectify

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice relevant to international freight transfer are monitored and appropriate actions are initiated to ensure ongoing compliance of workplace processes and systems

Assessment 1 Due

WEEK 13

 

Customer Service        

This week we will explore what

  • Customer satisfaction with international freight transfer services is monitored

Customer concerns and suggestions for service improvements are actioned

  

WEEK 14

 

Reporting and Documentation

This week we will explore what

  • Reports and documentation related to international freight transfer operations are completed and referred to relevant personnel
  • Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded

Recommendations are adjusted, as required, and documented for future application

  

WEEK 15

 

Assessment practical work    

Assessment practical work

Assessment 2 Due   

WEEK 16

 

 

Feedback, resit, resubmissions

  

WEEK 17

 

 

Resit, resubmission

  

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge Test

Due:  Week 12

Purpose

This short-answer assessment task is one (1) of two (2) assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster of two (2) units.


This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to apply logistics and manage international freight transfer in the supply chain in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

What


• You must satisfactorily answer all 25 questions (all parts of each question if multiple)
• You should answer all questions in the spaces provided, using full sentences, word count and dot points when specified
• All work must be your own.

 

 

Assessment Task 2 - Freight Transfer Reference Pack & Guide 

Due: Week 15

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This product assessment task is the final of two assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

 

You are required to plan and manage international freight transfer, in line with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures, including dangerous goods systems and regulations. This includes accessing and interpreting logistics information, analysing freight transfer requirements, planning and establishing processes (simulated), monitoring and coordinating systems and processes, (simulated) and completing the requisite documentation. Refer to the case study below for the context of this assessment task.


Assessment Matrix

This course is a cluster of the following two (2) individual units within the Diploma of Logitics - TLI50221.

These 2 courses will be co-delivered and co-assessed, all two (2) assessments must be completed successfully to deem these two units satisfactory.

Cluster title: Logistics and International Freight Transfer

Units: TLIX4028 - Apply knowledge of logistics and  TLIA5035 - Manage international freight transfer

 

The assessment matrix for competency based training is non-graded.

The following matrix will apply.

* Satisfactory
* Not Yet Satisfactory (NYC)
* Did Not Submit (DNS)

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