Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIA0001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Complete import procedures

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIA0001 - Complete import procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete importation procedures as part of an international freight forwarder’s role. It includes ensuring compliance with all Australian government regulations, workplace requirements and other compliance requirements, and meeting customer needs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field A ‒ Handling Cargo/Stock
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for import
  • Parties involved and their responsibilities are identified
  • Various sources of necessary information are identified
  • Shipment details and customer requirements are verified
  • Working relationships with all parties concerned are established
  • Communication with relevant parties and authorities is undertaken to prepare for freight arrival
  • Discrepancies are noted and appropriate actions are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete and check documentation
  • All relevant documents required for import are identified
  • Documentation is checked for accuracy against import details
  • Workplace documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements
  • Cargoes or shipments where permits or other regulatory documents are required, are identified
  • Required information is reported to relevant authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Issues of non-conformance and discrepancies are actioned and a resolution is sought with relevant parties
       
Element: Communicate with relevant parties
  • Various communication methods are identified as required by workplace procedures
  • Communication with suppliers about arrival and shipment details is established
  • Communication is undertaken with government authorities within required timeframes
  • Arrival details are communicated to relevant parties
  • Problems arising from import process are identified and action is taken to resolve problems in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare cargo for final delivery
  • All relevant regulatory and workplace procedures are completed and compliance is achieved
  • Authorisation for cargo release is checked and approval is determined
  • Delivery orders or release authorities are issued in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Clearance statuses are checked prior to shipment release
  • Special requirements are identified and discussed with clients in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Import charges and freight costs are accurately calculated and any discrepancies are actioned
       
Element: Manage records
  • Records of all communications and shipment details are retained and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Copies of relevant records are forwarded to client in accordance with workplace requirements
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for import

1.1

Parties involved and their responsibilities are identified

1.2

Various sources of necessary information are identified

1.3

Shipment details and customer requirements are verified

1.4

Working relationships with all parties concerned are established

1.5

Communication with relevant parties and authorities is undertaken to prepare for freight arrival

1.6

Discrepancies are noted and appropriate actions are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Complete and check documentation

2.1

All relevant documents required for import are identified

2.2

Documentation is checked for accuracy against import details

2.3

Workplace documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements

2.4

Cargoes or shipments where permits or other regulatory documents are required, are identified

2.5

Required information is reported to relevant authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements

2.6

Issues of non-conformance and discrepancies are actioned and a resolution is sought with relevant parties

3

Communicate with relevant parties

3.1

Various communication methods are identified as required by workplace procedures

3.2

Communication with suppliers about arrival and shipment details is established

3.3

Communication is undertaken with government authorities within required timeframes

3.4

Arrival details are communicated to relevant parties

3.5

Problems arising from import process are identified and action is taken to resolve problems in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Prepare cargo for final delivery

4.1

All relevant regulatory and workplace procedures are completed and compliance is achieved

4.2

Authorisation for cargo release is checked and approval is determined

4.3

Delivery orders or release authorities are issued in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

4.4

Clearance statuses are checked prior to shipment release

4.5

Special requirements are identified and discussed with clients in accordance with workplace requirements

4.6

Import charges and freight costs are accurately calculated and any discrepancies are actioned

5

Manage records

5.1

Records of all communications and shipment details are retained and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

5.2

Copies of relevant records are forwarded to client in accordance with workplace requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

calculating import charges and freight costs

communicating effectively with a range of parties

confirming customer requirements

developing working relationships

identifying discrepancies

identifying necessary information

identifying special requirements

maintaining records of communications

making decisions

managing time effectively

preparing workplace documents

reporting information

solving problems

verifying details.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

how to resolve issues of non-conformance

import charges and freight costs

parameters of freight forwarder role in import processes

permits, authorities and other regulatory documents

purpose of shipment details

responsibilities of import parties

sources of information

variety of communication methods to use with suppliers, regulators and customers

workplace procedures.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for import

1.1

Parties involved and their responsibilities are identified

1.2

Various sources of necessary information are identified

1.3

Shipment details and customer requirements are verified

1.4

Working relationships with all parties concerned are established

1.5

Communication with relevant parties and authorities is undertaken to prepare for freight arrival

1.6

Discrepancies are noted and appropriate actions are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Complete and check documentation

2.1

All relevant documents required for import are identified

2.2

Documentation is checked for accuracy against import details

2.3

Workplace documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements

2.4

Cargoes or shipments where permits or other regulatory documents are required, are identified

2.5

Required information is reported to relevant authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements

2.6

Issues of non-conformance and discrepancies are actioned and a resolution is sought with relevant parties

3

Communicate with relevant parties

3.1

Various communication methods are identified as required by workplace procedures

3.2

Communication with suppliers about arrival and shipment details is established

3.3

Communication is undertaken with government authorities within required timeframes

3.4

Arrival details are communicated to relevant parties

3.5

Problems arising from import process are identified and action is taken to resolve problems in accordance with workplace procedures

4

Prepare cargo for final delivery

4.1

All relevant regulatory and workplace procedures are completed and compliance is achieved

4.2

Authorisation for cargo release is checked and approval is determined

4.3

Delivery orders or release authorities are issued in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

4.4

Clearance statuses are checked prior to shipment release

4.5

Special requirements are identified and discussed with clients in accordance with workplace requirements

4.6

Import charges and freight costs are accurately calculated and any discrepancies are actioned

5

Manage records

5.1

Records of all communications and shipment details are retained and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

5.2

Copies of relevant records are forwarded to client in accordance with workplace requirements

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Parties involved and their responsibilities are identified 
Various sources of necessary information are identified 
Shipment details and customer requirements are verified 
Working relationships with all parties concerned are established 
Communication with relevant parties and authorities is undertaken to prepare for freight arrival 
Discrepancies are noted and appropriate actions are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures 
All relevant documents required for import are identified 
Documentation is checked for accuracy against import details 
Workplace documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements 
Cargoes or shipments where permits or other regulatory documents are required, are identified 
Required information is reported to relevant authorities in accordance with regulatory requirements 
Issues of non-conformance and discrepancies are actioned and a resolution is sought with relevant parties 
Various communication methods are identified as required by workplace procedures 
Communication with suppliers about arrival and shipment details is established 
Communication is undertaken with government authorities within required timeframes 
Arrival details are communicated to relevant parties 
Problems arising from import process are identified and action is taken to resolve problems in accordance with workplace procedures 
All relevant regulatory and workplace procedures are completed and compliance is achieved 
Authorisation for cargo release is checked and approval is determined 
Delivery orders or release authorities are issued in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Clearance statuses are checked prior to shipment release 
Special requirements are identified and discussed with clients in accordance with workplace requirements 
Import charges and freight costs are accurately calculated and any discrepancies are actioned 
Records of all communications and shipment details are retained and filed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Copies of relevant records are forwarded to client in accordance with workplace requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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