Course Title: Plan for international trade
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
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
Barry Whyms
9925 5437
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: |
3. Evaluate packing, marking and stowage requirements for a variety of cargo |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Protection, presentation and preservation requirements are analysed and advice prepared |
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 Business context of cargo movement is ascertained |
Element: |
2. Review shipping and airfreight services available for transporting cargo |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Airlines and air cargo services operating in and out of Australia are identified |
Element: |
4. Calculate international freight and other shipment costs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 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 are examined and applied |
Element: |
5. Identify the cargo insurance and claim requirements for goods |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The need for cargo insurance is evaluated |
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
Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities
The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussions, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all learning activities
Teaching Schedule
Week and Detail
0. Pre-training review
1. Introduction to Transport
2. Physical components of transport systems
3. Rail transport
4. Road transport
5. Student Study Week
6. Infrastructure elements inclusing packaging and risk
7. Road and rail inventory costings
8. Intermodal and intramodal operations
Mid Semester Break
9. Shipping
10. Terminals and cargos
11. Chartering, transport costings and models
12. Scheduling
13. Air transport and total cost concept
14. Cargo insurance and documentation
15. Finalisation of major project
16. Presentation of project
17. Finalisation of results, interviews and feedback
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Notes on Plan for International Trade to be purchased from RMIT Bookshop |
References
Other Resources
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
Task One - Mini Test covering cargo concepts inclusing road and rail modes
Task Two - Mini Test covering terminals, warehousing, inventory and unitisation concepts
Task Three - Mini Test covering Air and Sea shipping concepts and practices
Task Four - This project will comprise a major written and group assignment to cover all elements and criteria
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Graded Assessment at RMIT
At RMIT, the grades to be used for VET programs are:
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
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