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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. |
Information on relevant aspects of integrated border clearance transactions may include: | the functions and responsibilities of a customs broker nominee, sole trader and corporate brokeragethe role and authority of the Customs, AQIS and other legislative authorities and how they fit into the structure of the government and customs broker practicesinternal and external review practices available to analyse and review issues and problems arising within integrated border clearance transactionsprocesses and practices for advising clients on issues and related solutions arising during an assessment of integrated border clearance transactions |
Analysis of an integrated border clearance transaction may involve: | careful and detailed consideration of the client's instructions and needs, all compliance requirements and relevant workplace quality standards. It also includes consideration of all possible interactive effects and risks and a comparative review of appropriate solutions to any problems and issues identified in the course of the analysis |
Aspects of integrated border clearance transactions that will need to be examined and analysed to establish any interactive effects and problems may include: | permit requirements (including environmental/wildlife and quarantine)GST requirementstariff classification requirementsvaluationprohibitions and restrictionsinfringement notices and penaltiesdispute resolution |
Aspects of transaction that may be considered in the consideration of interactive effects and issues can include: | client requirementscompliance with all legislation and permit requirementsrisk assessment (to broking organisation, regulatory authorities and client)cost effectivenesstimelinesssource(s) of information |
New developments in border clearance requirements and operations may relate to: | legislationprocessessystemstechnologygoods |
Information on new developments in border clearance requirements and operations may be obtained from: | internal networks such as: own operations team, staff in other departments, support staff, managers, training staff, etc.external networks such as: staff in various regulatory authorities (Customs, AQIS, etc.), airline, shipping, road transport and storage, personnel, staff in bond stores and other customs broking firms, etc.official booklets, bulletins, journals, magazines, books, etc.internet websites (e.g. Customs, AQIS)internal and external training programs |
Ways of learning skills and knowledge required for new developments in border clearance requirements and operations may include | external training programsinternal training programsreading independentlycoaching in the workplaceonline learning on a computernetworking with relevant internal and external contacts |
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called: | standard operating procedures (SOPs)company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phoneelectronic data interchange (EDI)faxemailinternetRF systemsoral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | clientstheir agentsother employees and supervisorsrelevant authorities and institutionsmanagement representativesother relevant government departments, authorities and institutionsCustomsAQIS |
Documentation and records may include: | relevant Customs and related legislationATO legislative requirementsAQIS and other legislative requirements and publications pertaining to border clearance functionsrelevant sections of Australian Customs Manualinformation from relevant websites on the internet such as Customs, DEWHA and AQIS websitesmanifests, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, authorised weighbridge certificates, and special clearancesinternal documentation used for integrated border clearance transactionsoperations manuals, job specifications and induction documentationmanufacturers specifications for equipment required when conducting analysisworkplace procedures and policiesclient instructionsaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable legislation and regulations may include: | Customs Act 1901and related legislation pertaining to integrated border clearance transactionstaxation legislationAQIS and other government and legislative requirements pertaining to border clearance functionsprivacy legislationexport/import/quarantine/bond requirementsworkplace relations regulationsequal opportunity legislationequal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislationrelevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation |