Assessor Resource

TLIX5058A
Review decisions of regulatory bodies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals who work in the role of Customs Broker in an on-the-job environment.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to review the decisions of regulatory bodies including the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS). It includes evaluating the need to initiate and/or respond to a dispute, developing and submitting a response and initiating further action.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

sequencing activity in a way that facilitates the development of competence

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

developing effective submission documents

providing high quality client information and advice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

scenarios where discussions with individuals or small groups can be conducted

legislation currently used in industry

time constraints that mirror real work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate identifying and responding to an appeal or dispute situation

direct observation of the candidate responding to a regulatory dispute

appropriate knowledge questions.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Amber line process

Customs Act s.167 (Payment Under Protest)

Customs prosecutions

Forfeiture, seizure and condemnation provisions of Customs Act 1901

Internal and external appeal processes for reviewing ACBPS decisions

Monitoring and export examination powers of Customs under Customs Act 1901

Penalty and Infringement Notice Guidelines of Customs Act 1901

Penalty and Infringement Notice Provisions of Customs Act 1901

Required skills:

Apply escalation and/or retreat processes

Articulate rationale for a dispute or response

Communicate effectively in verbal and written format with clients and stakeholders

Follow procedures

Liaise with other organisations

Manage personal work priorities

Negotiate effectively

Read and interpret legislation

Resolve conflict

Sequence a submission in logical order

Solve problems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Regulatory bodies may include:

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS)

relevant commonwealth government departments

Delivery methods and practise opportunities may include:

experiential learning using real scenarios

explanations

group work

mentoring

problem solving and decision making

presentations

combination of the above

Resources may include:

case law

case studies

customs policies and procedures

relevant legislation

scenarios

Strategies and techniques may include:

group discussion

points of clarification

targeted questioning

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Regulatory body decision is evaluated 
Available internal appeal procedures are explained and exhausted 
Available review mechanisms are outlined 
Consultation is held with client 
Appropriate dispute resolution protocols are followed 
Stakeholders are engaged and consulted in response development process 
Response is drafted and feedback is sought from stakeholders to refine response as required 
Import declaration is paid under protest in accordance with Customs Act s.167 where required 
Dispute response documentation is forwarded to relevant regulatory authority in accordance with workplace procedures 
Dispute response is read and outcomes are evaluated to determine appropriateness of further action 
Stakeholders are consulted regarding appropriateness and advice regarding escalating and/or retreating is provided 
Appropriate action is taken based on stakeholder consultation, in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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