State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

591211: Despatching and Receiving Clerk

Description

Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing goods in a warehouse or distribution centre and prepares goods for despatch.

Skill Level 4

Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 591211

Alternative Titles

• Despatch Clerk
• Freight Clerk

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Specialisations

• Aircraft Load Controller
• Shipping and Receiving Clerk
• Truck Despatcher

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

Unit Group 5912: Transport and Despatch Clerks

Description

Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods, prepare goods for despatch, arrange clearance and collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and arrange shipment of cargo for export.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks

• Identifying items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifying them against consignment records
• Ensuring outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
• Arranging internal distribution of goods received
• Organising the despatch of goods with completed documentation
• Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched
• Examining shipping documents and verifying cargo to be released
• Recording customs clearance requirements and authorising collection of cargo
• Calculating storage and clearance charges and billing customers
• Receiving details of outgoing cargo, and arranging bookings of freight space and collection of goods from customers
• Providing information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 591212: Import-Export Clerk  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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