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

TLIA4057A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency TLIA4057A - Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions, usually involving analysis of complex interactions between component elements of the transactions and in accordance with Customs and related legislation and workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals working as a customs broker. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant Customs and related legislation and workplace requirements concerning customs valuation functions. Work is undertaken in a range of environments including small to large worksites in the customs broking and international freight forwarding industries. Work at this level is performed by those who provide leadership of others individually or in teams.This unit is normally packaged at AQF IV or above.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
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: Read and interpret the facts of the transaction request
  • Documentation on the integrated border clearance transaction is reviewed and pertinent Customs and other related legislation and quality standards are identified
  • Customs and other related legislation and quality standards are accessed and their implications for the integrated border clearance transaction are clarified and confirmed
  • Missing or ambiguous documentation on the integrated border clearance transaction is identified and documentation is updated as required in consultation with the client
  • The integrated border transaction is interpreted to determine the potential interactive effects that may need to be considered between the different legislative requirements and quality standards
       
Element: Identify and analyse any problems
  • The various aspects of the integrated border clearance transaction and the related documentation are analysed and any identified issues and problems are documented
  • The implications and risks associated with identified issues and problems are assessed
  • Outcomes of the assessment of implications and risks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislative requirements
       
Element: Develop and review alternative solutions
  • Appropriate alternative solutions to the identified issues and problems are developed with due consideration to the management of the risks involved, all legislative requirements, enterprise quality standards and the needs of the client
  • The comparative benefits and risks of the alternative solutions are reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • The various options and their outcomes of the review of their comparative benefits and risks are documented as required
       
Element: Select and justify a solution
  • Based on the review of the alternative solutions developed, a selection is made of the preferred solution
  • The justification for the selection is documented as per workplace procedures and policies with due reference to its compliance with all legislative requirements, the benefits of the selected solution, the risks involved and how they will be managed
  • Any critical issues identified during the review and analysis process are discussed and cleared with relevant internal and external personnel if necessary
       
Element: Provide advice to client on a border clearance transaction
  • The results of the review of the integrated border clearance transaction are discussed with the client and advice is provided on the recommended solution and the rationale for the recommendation
  • Agreement is gained from the client to proceed with the integrated border clearance transaction as planned
       
Element: Complete the border clearance transaction
  • The integrated border clearance transaction is completed in accordance with the agreed approach and all pertinent legislative requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Document and record the border clearance transaction
  • All required documentation for the integrated border clearance transaction is completed and verified in accordance with all legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • Information is entered into appropriate systems as required
  • Records are made of the integrated border clearance transaction and information on any specific issues and problems and related solutions adopted and action taken
  • All relevant information concerning the integrated border clearance transaction is forwarded to the client and relevant internal and external personnel
  • Records for the integrated border transaction are retained according to Customs and related legislation requirements as well as workplace and organisational procedures
       
Element: Implement formal review mechanisms for dispute resolution
  • The need for a formal review of a dispute related to a border transaction is identified in accordance with the relevant requirements of Customs and other related legislation
  • The appropriate review mechanism for a dispute related to a border transaction is identified in accordance with the relevant requirements of Customs and other related legislation
  • The identified review mechanism is implemented for the resolution of a dispute related to a border transaction in accordance with the relevant requirements of Customs and other related legislation
       


Evidence Required

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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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

reading and interpreting the facts of the transaction request

identifying and analysing any problems that may arise in completing a border clearance transaction

developing and reviewing alternative solutions

selecting and justifying solutions to typical border clearance transaction problems

completing the border clearance transaction

documenting and recording the border clearance transaction

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include:

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

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant Customs and related legislation and Australian and international codes and regulations relevant to the analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems when analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

Issues and problems that may be identified when analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems and issues concerned

Information on relevant aspects of integrated border clearance transactions

Types of goods and related documentation

Sources of information on new developments in border clearance operations, transactions and related legislative requirements

Ways of learning the skills and knowledge required for new developments in border clearance operations, transactions and related legislative requirements

Cultural differences amongst customers, internal and external contacts and within the operational team and their implications

Documentation requirements needed when analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

Required skills:

Negotiate, communicate and liaise effectively with clients and others

Take responsibility for analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions and related solutions

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

Identify, interpret and learn skills and knowledge required for relevant new developments in border clearance transactions

Plan and organise work activities

Select and use relevant computer/communication/office equipment when analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

Present information using appropriate media and technology

Work collaboratively as part of a customs broking team

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments, including taking appropriate initiatives within allowable limits

Solve problems that may arise when analysing, advising on and conducting integrated border clearance transactions

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 brokerage

the role and authority of the Customs, AQIS and other legislative authorities and how they fit into the structure of the government and customs broker practices

internal and external review practices available to analyse and review issues and problems arising within integrated border clearance transactions

processes 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 requirements

tariff classification requirements

valuation

prohibitions and restrictions

infringement notices and penalties

dispute resolution

Aspects of transaction that may be considered in the consideration of interactive effects and issues can include:

client requirements

compliance with all legislation and permit requirements

risk assessment (to broking organisation, regulatory authorities and client)

cost effectiveness

timeliness

source(s) of information

New developments in border clearance requirements and operations may relate to:

legislation

processes

systems

technology

goods

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 programs

internal training programs

reading independently

coaching in the workplace

online learning on a computer

networking with relevant internal and external contacts

Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

Consultative processes may involve:

clients

their agents

other employees and supervisors

relevant authorities and institutions

management representatives

other relevant government departments, authorities and institutions

Customs

AQIS

Documentation and records may include:

relevant Customs and related legislation

ATO legislative requirements

AQIS and other legislative requirements and publications pertaining to border clearance functions

relevant sections of Australian Customs Manual

information from relevant websites on the internet such as Customs, DEWHA and AQIS websites

manifests, delivery notes, special clearances, consignment notes, authorised weighbridge certificates, and special clearances

internal documentation used for integrated border clearance transactions

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for equipment required when conducting analysis

workplace procedures and policies

client instructions

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable legislation and regulations may include:

Customs Act 1901and related legislation pertaining to integrated border clearance transactions

taxation legislation

AQIS and other government and legislative requirements pertaining to border clearance functions

privacy legislation

export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

workplace relations regulations

equal opportunity legislation

equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Documentation on the integrated border clearance transaction is reviewed and pertinent Customs and other related legislation and quality standards are identified 
Customs and other related legislation and quality standards are accessed and their implications for the integrated border clearance transaction are clarified and confirmed 
Missing or ambiguous documentation on the integrated border clearance transaction is identified and documentation is updated as required in consultation with the client 
The integrated border transaction is interpreted to determine the potential interactive effects that may need to be considered between the different legislative requirements and quality standards 
The various aspects of the integrated border clearance transaction and the related documentation are analysed and any identified issues and problems are documented 
The implications and risks associated with identified issues and problems are assessed 
Outcomes of the assessment of implications and risks are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislative requirements 
Appropriate alternative solutions to the identified issues and problems are developed with due consideration to the management of the risks involved, all legislative requirements, enterprise quality standards and the needs of the client 
The comparative benefits and risks of the alternative solutions are reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures 
The various options and their outcomes of the review of their comparative benefits and risks are documented as required 
Based on the review of the alternative solutions developed, a selection is made of the preferred solution 
The justification for the selection is documented as per workplace procedures and policies with due reference to its compliance with all legislative requirements, the benefits of the selected solution, the risks involved and how they will be managed 
Any critical issues identified during the review and analysis process are discussed and cleared with relevant internal and external personnel if necessary 
The results of the review of the integrated border clearance transaction are discussed with the client and advice is provided on the recommended solution and the rationale for the recommendation 
Agreement is gained from the client to proceed with the integrated border clearance transaction as planned 
The integrated border clearance transaction is completed in accordance with the agreed approach and all pertinent legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
All required documentation for the integrated border clearance transaction is completed and verified in accordance with all legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
Information is entered into appropriate systems as required 
Records are made of the integrated border clearance transaction and information on any specific issues and problems and related solutions adopted and action taken 
All relevant information concerning the integrated border clearance transaction is forwarded to the client and relevant internal and external personnel 
Records for the integrated border transaction are retained according to Customs and related legislation requirements as well as workplace and organisational procedures 
The need for a formal review of a dispute related to a border transaction is identified in accordance with the relevant requirements of Customs and other related legislation 
The appropriate review mechanism for a dispute related to a border transaction is identified in accordance with the relevant requirements of Customs and other related legislation 
The identified review mechanism is implemented for the resolution of a dispute related to a border transaction in accordance with the relevant requirements of Customs and other related legislation 

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