TLIP5008 Manage a Transport and Logistics Business Unit - Assignment Help

Section A: Performance Activity 

Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the required performance elements for this unit.

A signed observation by either an approved third party or the assessor will need to be included in this activity as proof of completion.

This activity will enable you to demonstrate the following performance evidence also this activity will enable you to demonstrate the following skills, as well:

• Reading
• Writing
• Numeracy
• Oral communication
• Navigate the world of work
• Interact with others
• Get the work done.

Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.

1. Throughout the duration of this unit, produce a diary documenting your performance of the following tasks within the workplace or in the learning environment:
2. applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
3. communicating effectively with others when managing a transport and logistics business unit
4. completing documentation related to managing a transport and logistics business unit
5. implementing contingency plans
6. modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
7. monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
8. operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
9. operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
10. prioritising work and coordinating self and others in relation to business activities
11. reading and interpreting operational data, regulatory requirements, market intelligence, finance, budgetary information and business policies relevant to managing a transport and logistics business unit
12. reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
13. working collaboratively with others when managing a transport and logistics business unit
14. working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

For each diary entry, you should provide a description of the situation as well as the action you have taken to complete the task.

Where possible, a signed observation will be required as evidence of completion.

Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)

Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required knowledge for this unit.

The answers to the following questions will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of:

1. Explain application of current competencies within functional activity
2. Explain application of relevant Australian and international standards and associated certification requirements
3. Outline Australian and international regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements relevant to business unit activities
4. Explain the importance of business policies and priorities
5. Outline operational work systems, resources, management and workplace operating systems
6. Explain hazards and risks that may arise when managing a transport and logistics business unit, and ways of controlling the risks involved
7. Provide information on key competitor operations, strengths and weaknesses
8. Comment on market intelligence relevant to business operations
9. Comment on problems that may occur when managing a transport and logistics business unit, and action that can be taken to report or resolve these problems
10. Comment on quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures
11. Outline relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations
12. Comment on resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team and group
13. Outline importance of workplace policies and processes for managing a transport and logistics business unit.

Answer each of the above questions in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements for each one.