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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Agents, representatives and brokers may include: | national or import and export forwarders, distributors, insurers, financiers, bankers, government agencies and departments. |
Supplies of raw product may include: | a range of speciescarcasecarton meatdry ingredients. |
Interstate and export documentation may include: | certifications, permits, declarations, licences applying to product origin, product quality, product ingredients etcinsurance docketsinvoicesmanifests, bills of lading, bills of exchange, bar codes, goods and container identificationpackaging and labelling, tickets and product codes. |
Targets, goals and performance measures may be: | short, medium and long term and relate to operations, finances, human resources, marketing, customer service, resources and stock levels, productivity and profitability. Local, national and international targets may include sales, market penetration, share, quality and service targets. |
Mathematical skills may relate to: | exchange ratesimport dutiesleviespackaging and freight requirementspriceproduct and product qualitysales and turnovertaxes and fees. |
Characteristics of local, national and international markets and clients may include: | economic, political and physical environmentlanguage, culture and customslegislative frameworks. |
Communication may: | be conducted in person or using a range of technologies including telephone, fax, email, internet services, and video conferencing be spoken, written, non-verbal and include the use of signs, signals, symbols and picturesbe with colleagues, team members, superiors, customers, clients, external parties from a range of cultural, social and ethnic backgroundsinvolve preparation of explanations and reports which are presented in language styles suitable for the audience and acknowledge the communication requirements of the importing countryrequire reading and interpreting workplace documents such as status reports, plans and projections, technical manuals, industry journals, financial records, government notices, export documentation, licences, invoices, bills of exchange, etc. |
OH&S requirements may include: | enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programsOH&S legal requirementsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:coats and apronsear plugs or muffseye and facial protectionhead-wearlifting assistancemesh apronsprotective boot coversprotective hand and arm coveringprotective head and hair coveringuniformswaterproof clothingwork, safety or waterproof footwearrequirements set out in standards and codes of practice. |
Regulatory requirements may include: | animal welfareAustralian Quarantine Information Service (AQIS) notices and circularsAustralian customs service requirements, e.g. Export Integration (EXIT), ELMER, harmonised tariff systemcommercial law including fair trading, trade practices, import or export regulationsconsumer lawcorporate law, including registration, licensing, financial reportingcriteria for supply and processing of raw product or ingredient for export (inspection and certification of fresh product and ingredients)environmental and waste management regulationsequal opportunity, anti-discrimination and sexual harassment regulationsExport Control Actexport licensing requirementsExport Meat Orders (EMOs)food standardsimporting country requirementsindustrial awards, agreementsprescribed goods ordersrelevant regulationssales taxes and dutiesfederal, state and territory regulations regarding meat processingtaxationTrade Practices Act. |
Workplace requirements may include: | enterprise ethical standards, values and obligationsenterprise-specific procedures, policies and planshygiene and sanitation requirementsOH&S requirementsQA requirementsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)the ability to perform the task to production requirementswork instructions. |
Communication and information technology may: | include:computerised equipmentpersonal computerscalculatorsonline commercial transactionstelexinternetdatabasesbe used for:compliance with regulationsconfirmation of requirementsmonitoring production and costs preparation of quotesresearchschedulingtracking consignments. |
Packaging and transport conditions may include: | carton productchilled or frozen productroad trains, trucks and containersshipping, rail, air freight containersvacuum packaging etc. |