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 applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of national and state or territory regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to restrictions and prohibitions on imports

Commonwealth/state/territory government procurement guidelines

Organisational procurement policies and practices for international purchasing

Contracting requirements

Whole-of-life considerations

Disposals considerations

Procedures for acceptance of goods or services

Procurement approval processes

International markets and cultural considerations relevant to purchasing in supplier countries

Legal considerations

Negotiation practice in procurement

Ethical issues

Equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles and legislation

Legal aspects of negotiation

Legislation, codes of practice and national standards including the law of contract, Trade Practices Act, commercial law, quarantine legislation

Financial and accounting issues relevant to the contract

Source of information and assistance external to the organisation such as regulatory authorities, customs brokers, Austrade, state/territory government departments or agencies, chambers of commerce

Methods of payment applicable to international purchasing including barter and countertrade

INCOTERMS

Relevant insurance brokers and types of policies to cover risks

Agencies involved in arranging importation such as customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics and transport companies and consultants

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when managing international purchasing

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

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

Strategic implications may include:

economic and financial implications

business risks

compliance requirements

establishment of overseas branches and agencies or representatives

knowledge and information requirements

Export requirements refers to:

compliance with legislation

tariffs, quotas, trading agreements and international treaties

business processes and practices of supplier country

Cultural considerations may include:

values, beliefs and attitudes

perception of Australia

business processes and practices within supplier country

culturally appropriate communication styles

Legal requirements may include

international trade agreements and treaties

international law

legislation applicable to supplier country

Australian regulatory controls may include those applicable to:

Australian Customs Service (ACS) requirements

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) requirements

Australian Taxation Office requirements

requirements of other government departments and agencies

Trade Practices Act

INCOTERMS refer to:

the set of international rules for the interpretation of trade terms published by ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) and applied to imports and exports to specify transportation and payment conditions

Controls may include:

insurance

guarantees

specifying a particular currency for payment

selection or rejection of particular payment methods

other strategies to minimise or transfer risk

Barter refers to:

the simultaneous exchange of goods between the importer and exporter

Countertrade refers to:

a trading transaction where export sales to a particular market are made on the condition that imports from that particular market are accepted in return

Requirements for pre-shipment inspection may include:

checks of condition of goods prior to shipment

checks made of quality, packaging (including condition of containers), quantities, labelling of goods and containers and separation of goods to comply with Australian regulations such as Dangerous Goods Act

Regulatory compliance requirements may include

fumigation and quarantine regulations

labelling requirements

separation of goods to comply with Australian regulations such as Dangerous Goods Act

legislation and regulations related to prohibited imports

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:

other employees and supervisors

relevant authorities and institutions

management and union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

Documentation and records may include:

regulations and codes of practice relevant to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) code, including safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures

relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace policies and procedures related to ADG code

specialist permit applications

phystosanitary certificates

quality assurance procedures

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements