Course Title: Plan for international trade
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: MKTG5796C
Course Title: Plan for international trade
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4222 - Certificate IV in International Trade
Course Contact : Tim Wallis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423
Course Contact Email:timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Plowman
Nominal Hours: 50
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 required
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to effectively plan for the international trade of goods.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBINT409B Plan for international trade |
Element: |
1. Evaluate the most appropriate transport method and route and protection/security options according to particular cargo and delivery requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Ascertain business context of cargo movement |
Element: |
2. Review shipping and airfreight services available for transporting cargo |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify airlines and air cargo services operating in and out of Australia |
Element: |
3. Evaluate packing, marking and stowage requirements for a variety of cargo |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Analyse and prepare protection, presentation and preservation requirements |
Element: |
4. Calculate international freight and other shipment costs |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Element: |
5. Identify the cargo insurance and claim requirements for goods |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Evaluate the need for cargo insurance |
Learning Outcomes
This course applies to individuals with the skills and knowledge to evaluate options when planning for the international trade of goods. The planning activity will usually be in the context of providing a preliminary quotation, a quotation, a supplemtary advice on a quotation, or when evaluating a freight contract received from a buyer or seller
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative class room based activities.
The self-based activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and will include quizzes, scenario case studies and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice skills in a simulated workplace environment.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Topic |
1 | 10 Feb | Induction and pre-training review |
2 | 17 Feb | Introduction to Transport |
3 | 24 Feb | Introduction to Transport |
4 | 3 Mar | Introduction to Transport |
5 | 10 Mar | Shipping and Airfreight Services |
6 | 17 Mar | Shipping and Airfreight Services |
7 | 24 Mar | Shipping and Airfreight Services |
8 | 31 Mar | Packing, Marking and Stowage |
9 | 7 Apr | Packing, Marking and Stowage |
10 | 14 Apr | Packing, Marking and Stowage |
11 | 28 Apr | Freight Costs |
12 | 5 May | Freight Costs |
13 | 12 May | Freight Insurance |
14 | 19 May | Freight Insurance |
15 | 26 May | Revision and review |
16 | 2 June | Resubmissions and Resits |
Week 1 will consist of an induction to the course which will include completion of a pre training review and familiarisation with:
Your teacher(s) and other students.
Services and facilities
Student responsibilities
Where to get support
Course requirements, key learning outcomes, assessment, feedback and grading.
Submission requirements and the resubmission policy
Plagiarism
Appeals
Extensions and Special Consideration
Privacy
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Russell Burke - International Logistics and Freight Forwarding Manual 4th Edition. |
978-0-9580908 |
References
Other Resources
Nil
Overview of Assessment
The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework and in class exercises, written tests, practical problem solving exercises, presentations and practical tests. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
This course has two assessments. You must fully and successfully complete all assessments to be deemed competent in this unit.
Assessment Task 1 – Test
Date handed out: Week 10
Date and time due: Week 10
This test is open book, and to be completed individually
The test will assess all material leading up to Week 10 including:
- Transport modes and routes
- Shipping and Airfreight Services
- Packing, Marking and Stowage
Assessment Task 2 – Portfolio of Evidence
Date handed out: Week 1
Date and time due: Week 15
Group or Individual: Individual
Throughout this course you will be required to complete 5 in class activities in order to demonstrate your ability to:
- Evaluate the most appropriate transport method, route and protection/security options according to cargo and delivery requirements
- Review shipping and airfreight services available for transporting cargo
- Evaluate packing, marking and stowage requirements for a variety of cargo
- Calculate international freight and other shipment costs
- Identify cargo insurance and claim requirements for goods
You will be required to prepare a one page summary of each of these activities outlining what was done and provide evidence of completion.
Submission Requirements
Assessment tasks must be submitted online through blackboard.
You must:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration.
- Retain a copy of your assessment tasks.
- Complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on blackboard.
- For group assignments - all group members must complete and sign the cover sheet.
- Each page of your assessment you should include footer with your name(s), student number(s), the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in an Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission to demonstrate competence. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
Final Date for All Assessments
NO ASSESSMENT TASKS OR RESUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5PM FRIDAY, WEEK 16.
Assessment Matrix
Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
You will be provided with an assessment matrix in the assessments area of the unit blackboard shell. Generally, your grading will be assessed against how well you demonstrate:
- Perform the activities as required by the learning elements of this unit of competency.
- Demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit of competency.
- Execute the required skills for this unit of competency.
- Demonstrate your employability skills through contribution to learning activities related to this assessment, timeliness, use of technology and teamwork.
Final Grades table:
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
NYC - Not yet competent
CAG - Competency achieved – graded
CC - Competent with credit
CDI - Competent with distinction
CHD - Competent with high distinction
Other Information
Late Submissions
Students are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates. If a student is to be prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside their control, they may apply in advance to the teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days. To be eligible for an extension, you must lodge the extension form availabile at the following link with your teacher: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, the student must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination. More information on special consideration and how to apply can be found here: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. Information on circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted can be found at the following website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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