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Unit Group

5719 Other Supply Chain Support Workers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

5719 Other Supply Chain Support Workers

This unit group covers Supply Chain Support Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Freight Forwarders and Production Coordinators (Logistics).

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571931 Freight Forwarder

Arranges collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and accepts and prepares shipments of cargo for domestic or international destinations.

Customs Brokers are excluded from this occupation. Customs Brokers are included in Occupation 599932 Customs Broker.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released
  • Records customs clearance requirements and authorises collection of cargo
  • Receives details of outgoing cargo, and arranges bookings of freight space and collection or delivery of goods
Occupation

571932 Production Coordinator (Logistics)

Records and coordinates the flow of work and materials between departments, examines orders for goods, and prepares production schedules.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Requisitions supplies from stock and sends orders to production departments and other firms
  • Confirms completion of orders and compliance with details specified, and signs tally sheets and attaches to checked items
  • Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
  • Examines orders and compiles data for production schedules
  • Checks inventories and prepares delivery schedules