National

Occupational Standards

International
Trade & Logistics
Operations (2010)
 WAREHOUSING & STORAGE NOS APPROVED FEBRUARY 2010

Unit 58 - Obtain information on goods being transported ................................................................ 3

Unit 59 - Select and recommend methods for transporting goods................................................... 4

Unit 60 - Arrange the transportation of goods by road....................................................................... 5

Unit 61 - Arrange the transportation of goods by air........................................................................... 6

Unit 62 - Arrange the transportation of goods by rail.......................................................................... 7

Unit 63 Arrange the transportation of goods by sea or waterway................................................... 8

Unit 64 - Process customs documentation for goods........................................................................... 9

Unit 65 - Process transport documentation for goods...................................................................... 10

Unit 66 - Process financial documentation for goods ........................................................................ 11

Unit 67 - Select service providers for transporting goods................................................................ 12

Unit 68 - Arrange the transportation of goods using multiple transport modes..........................13

Unit 69 - Organise the preparation of documentation for the transportation of goods........... 14

Unit 70 - Complete
customs documentation for goods......................................................................15

Unit 71 - Complete transport documentation for goods.................................................................. 18

Unit 72 - Complete financial documentation for goods..................................................................... 21

SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS 2

 INTERNATIONAL TRADE & LOGISTICS OPERATIONS NOS JUNE 2010
Unit SfL 58 Obtain information on goods being transported
You will be able to:
1. contact the appropriate people using
suitable communication methods to
obtain information on the goods being
transported
1) obtain all relevant details of the goods
for the documentation
2) obtain all relevant transportation
instructions for the goods from
customers
3) check the content and the suitability of the
information obtained
4) identify the legislation and regulations
that apply to the goods being transported
5) collate the information ready for use in
producing the relevant documentation
6) identify any problems with instructions,
and take the appropriate action to deal
with them
7) report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
8) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Information on goods
a) who the customers are, and what they
specialise in
b) types of goods being transported
c) preferred methods for transporting goods
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
d) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
e) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
f) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
g) level and type of information that is
required for different types of
documentation
h) trade terms and international standards
for freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL 59 Select and recommend methods for transporting
goods
You will be able to:
1) review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported
2) identify the potential transport modes
most suitable for the goods
3) identify the most appropriate vehicles and
containers for carrying the goods
4) identify the most appropriate
transportation routes for the goods to
reach their destination
5) select the most appropriate combination of
transport methods for the goods
6) identify any problems with transport
methods, and take the appropriate action
to deal with them
7) identify any changes in requirements, and
determine the appropriate response
8) report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
9) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Transport methods
a) advantages and disadvantages of different
transport modes
b) types of vehicles used in different
transport modes
c) major routes, transport hubs, and
destinations
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
d) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
e) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
f) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
g) level and type of information that is
required for different types of
documentation
h) trade terms and international standards
for freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
4
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Unit SfL 60 Arrange the transportation of goods by road
You will be able to:
1) review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported by road
2) provide service providers with all the
information required to successfully
transport the goods by road
3) ensure that instructions are clear, concise,
and are provided in the correct
documentation and systems
4) ensure that any special requirements or
instructions are clearly specified
5) provide the relevant people with
instructions on marking and labelling the
goods
6) obtain information on how to monitor the
transportation of goods by road
7) identify any problems with arranging
road transportation, and take the
appropriate action to deal with them
8) report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
9) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Road transport
a) advantages and disadvantages of using road
transport
b) types of road vehicles used for different
types of goods
c) road transport regulations
d) restrictions on the use of road vehicles
e) major road networks, routes, and
destinations
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is
required for different types of
documentation
j) trade terms and international standards
for freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL 61 Arrange the transportation of goods by air
You will be able to:
1) review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported by air
2) provide service providers with all the
information required to successfully
transport the goods by air
3) ensure that instructions are clear, concise,
and are provided in the correct
documentation and systems
4) ensure that any special requirements or
instructions are clearly specified
5) provide the relevant people with
instructions on marking and labelling the
goods
6) obtain information on how to monitor the
transportation of goods by air
7) identify any problems with arranging
air transportation, and take the
appropriate action to deal with them
8) report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
9) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Air transport
a) advantages and disadvantages of using air
transport
b) types of aircraft used for different types of
goods
c) air transport regulations
d) restrictions on the use of air transport
e) air transit routes and hubs
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is
required for different types of
documentation
j) trade terms and international standards
for freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL 62 Arrange the transportation of goods by rail
You will be able to:
1) review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported by rail
2) provide service providers with all the
information required to successfully
transport the goods by rail
3) ensure that instructions are clear, concise,
and are provided in the correct
documentation and systems
4) ensure that any special requirements or
instructions are clearly specified
5) provide the relevant people with
instructions on marking and labelling the
goods
6) obtain information on how to monitor the
transportation of goods by rail
7) identify any problems with arranging
rail transportation, and take the
appropriate action to deal with them
8) report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
9) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Rail transport
a) advantages and disadvantages of using rail
transport
b) types of train and containers used for
different types of goods
c) rail transport regulations
d) restrictions on the use of rail transport
e) railway routes and hubs
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is required
for different types of documentation
j) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different types
of goods, transport modes, and international
trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL 63 Arrange the transportation of goods by sea or
waterway
You will be able to:
1) Review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported by sea or waterway
2) Provide service providers with all the
information required to successfully
transport the goods by sea or waterway
3) Ensure that instructions are clear, concise,
and are provided in the correct
documentation and systems
4) Ensure that any special requirements or
instructions are clearly specified
5) Provide the relevant people with
instructions on marking and labelling the
goods
6) Obtain information on how to monitor the
transportation of goods by sea or
waterway
7) Identify any problems with arranging
waterborne transportation, and take
the appropriate action to deal with them
8) Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
9) Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Sea and waterway transport
a) advantages and disadvantages of using sea
and waterway transport
b) types of ship, boats, and containers used for
different types of goods
c) sea and waterway transport regulations
d) restrictions on the use of sea and waterway
transport
e) sea, coastal, and inland waterway routes and
hubs
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is required
for different types of documentation
j) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different types
of goods, transport modes, and international
trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL64 Process customs documentation for goods
You will be able to:
1) Obtain all relevant details of the goods
being exported or imported, and check any
details that are unclear or appear to be
contradictory
2) Identify the relevant customs procedures
and customs documentation for the
goods being transported
3) Complete all relevant sections of the
customs documentation and ensure
that no required information is omitted
4) Provide all the information required by the
customs authorities
5) Ensure that information is presented in a
clear and legible manner
6) Ensure that the customs
documentation is filed correctly using
the appropriate electronic or paper
methods
7) Pass on the customs documentation to
the appropriate organisations at the right
time according to agreed procedures
8) Identify any unforeseen events or
problems with the documentation,
and take the appropriate action to deal
with them
9) Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
10) Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Customs documentation
a) documentation required by Customs
authorities in the UK and abroad
b) customs documentation required by
countries in transit or at destination
c) customs documentation required for
different types of goods, transport
methods, and transit routes
d) level and type of information that is
required for different types of customs
documentation
e) EU documentation requirements
f) customs documentation that is mandatory
Freight systems and procedures
g) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
h) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
Legislation and regulations
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
9
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Unit SfL 65 Process transport documentation for goods
You will be able to:
1) Obtain all relevant details of the goods
being transported, and check any details that
are unclear or appear to be contradictory
2) Select the correct transport
documentation for the goods and the
transport modes being used
3) Complete all relevant sections of the
transport documentation and ensure
that no required information is omitted
4) Provide concise descriptions of the goods
containing all relevant information
5) Incorporate trade terms that are currently
acceptable to the organisations requesting
the information
6) Ensure that information is presented in a
clear and legible manner
7) Ensure that the transport
documentation is filed correctly using the
appropriate electronic or paper methods
8) Pass on the transport documentation to
the appropriate organisations at the right
time according to agreed procedures
9) Identify any unforeseen events or problems
with the documentation, and take the
appropriate action to deal with them
10) Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
11) Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Transport documentation
a) transport documentation required for
different types of goods, transport
methods, and transit routes
b) level and type of information that is
required for different types of transport
documentation
c) trade terms and international standards
for freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
d) EU documentation requirements
e) transport documentation specifically
required by countries in transit or at the
destination
f) transport documentation that is
mandatory
Freight systems and procedures
g) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
h) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
Legislation and regulations
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
10
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Unit SfL 66 Process financial documentation for goods
You will be able to:
1) Obtain all relevant details of the goods
being transported, and check any details
that are unclear or appear to be
contradictory
2) Select the correct financial
documentation for the goods and the
payment methods
3) Complete all relevant sections of the
financial documentation and ensure
that no required information is omitted
4) Provide concise descriptions of the goods
containing all relevant information
5) Incorporate trade terms that are currently
acceptable to the organisations requesting
the information
6) Ensure that information is presented in a
clear and legible manner
7) Ensure that the financial
documentation is filed correctly using
the appropriate electronic or paper
methods
8) Pass on the financial documentation to
the appropriate organisations at the right
time according to agreed procedures
9) Identify any unforeseen events or
problems with the documentation,
and take the appropriate action to deal
with them
10) Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
11) Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Financial documentation
a) financial documentation required for
different types of goods, transport
methods, and transit routes
b) level and type of information that is
required for different types of financial
documentation
c) trade terms and international standards
for freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
d) EU documentation requirements
e) financial documentation specifically
required by countries in transit or at
destination
f) financial documentation that is mandatory
Freight systems and procedures
g) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
h) systems and procedures used by
customers, suppliers, official, and
regulatory bodies
Legislation and regulations
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of
responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different
types of goods, transport modes, and
international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for
specific work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL67 Select service providers for transporting goods
You will be able to:
1) Review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported
2) Confirm the criteria for selecting service
providers to transport the goods using the
selected transportation routes and
methods
3) Identify potential service providers who
appear capable of transporting the goods
according to the requirements of the
customer
4) Obtain information on the rates and terms
and conditions offered by service providers
5) Confirm with service providers that they
are capable of transporting the goods
according to the customers requirements
6) Select service providers to transport the
goods according to the established
organisational criteria
7) Place the orders with service providers and
confirm them according to agreed
organisational procedures
8) Identify any problems with service
providers, and take the appropriate action
to deal with them
9) Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
10) Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Service providers
a) systems for selecting service providers
b) systems for placing orders with service
providers
Transport methods
c) advantages and disadvantages of different
transport modes
d) types of vehicles used in different transport
modes
e) major routes, transport hubs, and
destinations
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is required
for different types of documentation
j) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different types
of goods, transport modes, and international
trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL 68 Arrange the transportation of goods using multiple
transport modes
You will be able to:
1. Review all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported
2. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of
the transport methods that could be
used
3. Determine the most suitable combination
of transport modes for the goods
4. Provide service providers with all the
information required to successfully
transport the goods
5. Ensure that instructions are clear, concise,
and are provided in the correct
documentation and systems
6. Ensure that any special requirements or
instructions are clearly specified
7. Provide the relevant people with
instructions on marking and labelling the
goods
8. Obtain information on how to monitor the
transportation of goods
9. Identify any problems with arranging
transportation, and take the appropriate
action to deal with them
10. Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
11. Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Transport modes
a) advantages and disadvantages of different
transport methods and modes
b) types of vehicles used in different transport
modes
c) transport regulations for different transport
modes
d) restrictions on the use of different transport
modes
e) major routes, transport hubs, and
destinations
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is required
for different types of documentation
j) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different types
of goods, transport modes, and international
trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
13
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Unit SfL 69 Organise the preparation of documentation for the
transportation of goods
You will be able to:
1. Ensure that all relevant transportation
instructions and details of the goods
being transported are obtained
2. Confirm the route and destination of the
goods with the relevant people
3. Identify any international borders or
restrictions through which the goods will
be transported
4. Select the documentation that is
required to facilitate the passage of the
goods
5. Confirm the organisations which will
require the documentation
6. Establish the amount of time required for
organisations to be notified of the
transportation of the goods
7. Allocate the appropriate amount of time
and resources to prepare the
documentation
8. Schedule the preparation of the
documentation to meet critical dates
and times for the delivery of the goods
9. Identify any problems with
documentation, and take the appropriate
action to deal with them
10. Report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
11. Comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
Preparation of documentation
a) who the customers are, and what they
specialise in
b) methods of obtaining information from
customers
c) amount of time and resources required to
complete documentation
d) notification periods and deadlines for
documentation
e) documentation problems that can occur
Freight systems, procedures, and
documentation
f) role of different organisations and agencies
in moving freight
g) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
h) documentation required for different types
of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
i) level and type of information that is required
for different types of documentation
j) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
Legislation and regulations
k) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
l) legislation and regulations that apply to
health, safety, and own area of responsibility
m) legislation and regulations for different types
of goods, transport modes, and international
trade
n) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
Organisational procedures
o) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
p) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines, and codes of practice
q) roles and responsibilities of different
colleagues
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Unit SfL 70 Complete customs documentation for goods

What this standard is about

This standard is about ensuring that customs documentation is correctly completed, free
of errors and complies with the requirements of customs authorities, be they in the UK,
EU or overseas.

Who this standard is for

This standard is relevant to those who are responsible for the accurate completion of
customs documentation in logistics operations. This could involve any mode of
transport (or combination of modes), i.e., road, rail, air, sea or waterway.

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Unit SfL 70 Complete customs documentation for goods
You will be able to:
1) ensure that the documentation contains all
relevant details of the goods being
exported or imported, and resolve any
details that are unclear or appear to be
contradictory
2) ensure that the relevant customs
procedures and customs
documentation are being used for the
goods being transported
3) ensure that all relevant sections of the
customs documentation are complete
and ensure that no required information is
omitted
4) provide all the information required by the
customs authorities
5) ensure that information is presented in a
clear and legible manner
6) ensure that the customs
documentation is filed correctly using
the appropriate electronic or paper
methods
7) pass on the customs documentation to
the appropriate organisations at the right
time according to agreed procedures
8) identify any unforeseen events or
problems with the documentation,
and take the appropriate action to deal
with them
9) report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
10) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
a) documentation required by Customs authorities
in the UK and abroad
b) customs documentation required by countries in
transit or at destination
c) customs documentation required for different
types of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
d) level and type of information that is required for
different types of customs documentation
e) EU documentation requirements
f) customs documentation that is mandatory
g) role of different organisations and agencies in
moving freight
h) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to health,
safety, and own area of responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different types of
goods, transport modes, and international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different colleagues
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Unit SfL 70 Complete customs documentation for goods

Glossary/examples
Details of the Goods: information about the goods that will be needed in order to
complete customs documentation

Customs documentation: documentation required by customs authorities in the UK and

abroad

Problems with the documentation: errors in the information about the goods or in the
completion of customs documentation that will result in rejection of the documentation

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Unit SfL 71 Complete transport documentation for goods

What this standard is about

This standard is about ensuring that transport documentation associated with the movement of
goods is correctly completed, free of errors and complies with the requirements of regulatory
authorities, be they in the UK, EU or overseas.

Who this standard is for

This standard is relevant to those who are responsible for the accurate completion of transport
documentation in logistics operations. This could involve any mode of transport (or combination
of modes), i.e., road, rail, air, sea or waterway.

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Unit SfL 71 Complete transport documentation for goods
You will be able to:
1. ensure that the documentation contains all
relevant details of the goods being
transported, and resolve any details that
are unclear or appear to be contradictory
2. ensure that the correct transport
documentation for the goods and the
transport modes are being used
3. ensure that all relevant sections of the
transport documentation are
complete and ensure that no required
information is omitted
4. provide concise descriptions of the goods
containing all relevant information
5. incorporate trade terms that are currently
acceptable to the organisations requesting
the information
6. ensure that information is presented in a
clear and legible manner
7. ensure that the transport
documentation is filed correctly using
the appropriate electronic or paper
methods
8. pass on the transport documentation
to the appropriate organisations at the
right time according to agreed procedures
9. identify any unforeseen events or
problems with the documentation,
and take the appropriate action to deal
with them
10. report work activities and record them in
the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
11. comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
a) transport documentation required for different
types of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
b) level and type of information that is required for
different types of transport documentation
c) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
d) EU documentation requirements
e) transport documentation specifically required by
countries in transit or at the destination
f) transport documentation that is mandatory
g) role of different organisations and agencies in
moving freight
h) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to health,
safety, and own area of responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different types of
goods, transport modes, and international trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different colleagues
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Unit SfL 71 Complete transport documentation for goods

Glossary/examples
Details of the Goods: information about the goods that will be needed in order to complete
customs documentation

Transport documentation: documentation about the goods, their destination and the mode
of transport that are required, or might be required for inspection by transport regulatory
authorities in the UK and abroad

Problems with the documentation: errors in the information about the goods, their
destination, the mode of transport or in the completion of transport documentation that will
result in rejection of the documentation

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Unit SfL 72 Complete financial documentation for goods

What this standard is about

This standard is about ensuring that financial documentation associated with the movement of
goods is correctly completed, free of errors and complies with the requirements of regulatory
authorities, be they in the UK, EU or overseas

Who this standard is for

This standard is relevant to those who are responsible for the accurate completion of financial
documentation in logistics operations. This could involve any mode of transport (or combination
of modes), i.e., road, rail, air, sea or waterway

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Unit SfL 72 Complete financial documentation for goods
You will be able to:
1) ensure that all relevant details of the
goods being ransported, and resolve
any details that are nclear or appear to
be contradictory
2) ensure that the correct financial
documentation for the goods and the
payment methods have been used
3) ensure that all relevant sections of the
financial ocumentation are complete
and ensure that no required information
is omitted
4) provide concise descriptions of the
goods containing all relevant information
5) incorporate trade terms that are
currently acceptable to the organisations
requesting the information
6) ensure that information is presented in a
clear and legible manner
7) ensure that the financial
documentation is filed correctly using
the appropriate electronic or paper
methods
8) pass on the financial documentation
to the appropriate organisations at the
right time according to agreed
procedures
9) identify any unforeseen events or
problems with the documentation,
and take the appropriate action to deal
with them
10) report work activities and record them
in the appropriate information systems
according to organisational procedures
11) comply with all relevant work and safety
legislation, regulations, standards, and
organisational procedures
SKILLS FOR LOGISTICS
You will know and understand:
a) financial documentation required for different
types of goods, transport methods, and transit
routes
b) level and type of information that is required
for different types of financial documentation
c) trade terms and international standards for
freight carriage, insurance, and costs
(INCOTERMS)
d) EU documentation requirements
e) financial documentation specifically required by
countries in transit or at destination
f) financial documentation that is mandatory
g) role of different organisations and agencies in
moving freight
h) systems and procedures used by customers,
suppliers, official, and regulatory bodies
i) sources of information on legislation and
regulations
j) legislation and regulations that apply to health,
safety, and own area of responsibility
k) legislation and regulations for different types of
goods, transport modes, and international
trade
l) regulatory bodies and their compliance
requirements
m) reporting responsibilities and information
systems used by the organisation for specific
work activities
n) working practices, operating procedures,
guidelines and codes of practice
o) roles and responsibilities of different colleagues
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Unit SfL 72 Complete financial documentation for goods

Glossary/examples
Details of the Goods: information about the goods that will be needed in order to complete
financial documentation

Financial Documentation: documentation about the goods, their destination and the mode of
transport that are required, or might be required for inspection by financial or other regulatory
authorities in the UK and abroad

Problems with the documentation: errors in the information about the goods or in the
completion of financial documentation that will result in rejection of the documentation

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