Course Title: Apply knowledge of logistics
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
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: Jeremy Glover
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1485
Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@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 |
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Element: |
1. Access and interpret relevant logistics information |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Use knowledge of logistics |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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
Course Cluster: Logistics and International Freight Transfer
Semester 2 - 2024
Week / Topic |
Topic details |
Learning Material and Activities |
Assessment |
WEEK 1
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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) |
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WEEK 2
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Logistics Information |
This week we will explore and discuss Logistics Information
Analysis results are documented and recommendations relevant to logistics are determined and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
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WEEK 3
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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 |
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WEEK 4
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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: |
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WEEK 5
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Documented arrangements |
This week we will explore what Freight transfer arrangements are documented in accordance with workplace policy and related regulations |
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WEEK 6
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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 |
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WEEK 7
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Systems and Processes (2) |
This week we will explore what Systems are established, evaluated and coordinated for international freight transfer, including suitable risk analysis |
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Mid Semester Break – 2nd Sept – 8th Sept (inclusive) | |||
WEEK 8
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Resources |
This week we will explore what
Action is initiated to ensure staff are assigned, recruited and/or trained in accordance with identified human resource requirements |
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WEEK 9
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Resources and Procurements |
This week we will explore what Office, computer and communications equipment are identified for appropriate assignment or procurements |
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WEEK 10
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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 |
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WEEK 11
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Monitoring |
Monitor and coordinate systems and processes for international freight transfer This week we will explore what International freight forwarding operations are monitored against: |
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WEEK 12
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Compliance and International Regulations |
This week we will explore what
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
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Customer Service |
This week we will explore what
Customer concerns and suggestions for service improvements are actioned |
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WEEK 14
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Reporting and Documentation |
This week we will explore what
Recommendations are adjusted, as required, and documented for future application |
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WEEK 15
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Assessment practical work |
Assessment practical work |
Assessment 2 Due |
WEEK 16
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Feedback, resit, resubmissions |
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WEEK 17
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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 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 12 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 - Logistics & Freight Transfer Workbook
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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