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

TLIX0002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Initiate cargo border procedures

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIX0002 - Initiate cargo border procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare for border clearance of cargo in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and workplace procedures.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. Work is undertaken in a range of environments including small to large worksites in the customs broking and freight forwarding industries.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 X – Logistics
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: Outline the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement
  • Australia’s role and position in international trade are explained
  • Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained
  • Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained
  • International custom broking activities and/or agreements to which Australia is a signatory, are explained
       
Element: Apply Incoterms to the movement of cargo
  • Purpose of and different types of Incoterms are interpreted
  • Current Incoterms are applied as required
  • Impact of Incoterms on related documentation and task requirements is assessed and accommodated in activities
       
Element: Apply international trade payment methods
  • Cash or open account payment methods are identified and their implications are documented
  • Bills of exchange are identified and analysed, and their implications are documented
  • Letters of credit are identified and analysed, and their implications for cargo movement and customs broking activities are documented
  • Currency exchange protection and basic foreign exchange transactions are interpreted in relation to customs broking activities
       
Element: Enable cargo movement
  • Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified
  • Documents required for international trade are identified and completed
  • Bills of lading, waybills and air waybills are accessed, analysed and completed to facilitate cargo movement
  • Documentation for importing cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures
  • Documentation for exporting cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures
  • Basic freight concepts such as volumetric versus actual weight calculations are applied as required
  • Differences between short landed, short shipped and over carried cargo are explained
  • Basic marine insurance concepts are explained, including general average, procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss and are implemented as required
       
Element: Prepare documentation for customs clearance and reporting
  • Relevant documents are collated
  • Each document element is checked for completion in accordance with required information to ensure completion of customs clearance requirements
  • Documents related to transport safety requirements are checked for correctness and availability
  • Problems arising in completing required documents are identified and assistance is sought to resolve identified problems in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Workplace procedures for authorisations are followed
  • Relevant documents are collated and submitted for customs clearance or reporting
       
Element: Outline the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement
  • Australia’s role and position in international trade are explained
  • Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained
  • Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained
  • International custom broking activities and/or agreements to which Australia is a signatory, are explained
       


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

Outline the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement

1.1

Australia’s role and position in international trade are explained

1.2

Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained

1.3

Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained

1.4

International custom broking activities and/or agreements to which Australia is a signatory, are explained

2

Apply Incoterms to the movement of cargo

2.1

Purpose of and different types of Incoterms are interpreted

2.2

Current Incoterms are applied as required

2.3

Impact of Incoterms on related documentation and task requirements is assessed and accommodated in activities

3

Apply international trade payment methods

3.1

Cash or open account payment methods are identified and their implications are documented

3.2

Bills of exchange are identified and analysed, and their implications are documented

3.3

Letters of credit are identified and analysed, and their implications for cargo movement and customs broking activities are documented

3.4

Currency exchange protection and basic foreign exchange transactions are interpreted in relation to customs broking activities

4

Enable cargo movement

4.1

Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified

4.2

Documents required for international trade are identified and completed

4.3

Bills of lading, waybills and air waybills are accessed, analysed and completed to facilitate cargo movement

4.4

Documentation for importing cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

4.5

Documentation for exporting cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

4.6

Basic freight concepts such as volumetric versus actual weight calculations are applied as required

4.7

Differences between short landed, short shipped and over carried cargo are explained

4.8

Basic marine insurance concepts are explained, including general average, procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss and are implemented as required

5

Prepare documentation for customs clearance and reporting

5.1

Relevant documents are collated

5.2

Each document element is checked for completion in accordance with required information to ensure completion of customs clearance requirements

5.3

Documents related to transport safety requirements are checked for correctness and availability

5.4

Problems arising in completing required documents are identified and assistance is sought to resolve identified problems in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

Workplace procedures for authorisations are followed

5.6

Relevant documents are collated and submitted for customs clearance or reporting

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:

accurately conveying requirements to clients and other stakeholders in writing and verbally

completing and checking documentation and records to meet relevant customs legislation and related legislative and workplace requirements

completing and/or assessing accuracy of import and export documentation

identifying and using documentation for cargo movement and customs clearance

reading and interpreting relevant instructions and procedures

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant communications, computing and office equipment when completing import and export documentation.

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:

applicable regulations and legislation:

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for handling and transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances

biosecurity legislation and procedures

relevant customs and related legislation and codes for importing/exporting cargo

Australia’s international treaties and agreements

familiarisation with Australia’s role and position in international trade

focus of operation of work systems and site operating systems for assisting in completing customs clearances

impact of the following when preparing information for border clearance:

basic freight concepts such as volumetric versus actual weight calculations

basic marine insurance concepts, including general average and procedures to handle pillage and loss

importance and role of commercial documentation, including bills of lading, waybills and air waybills in moving cargo

possible impact the choice of Incoterms and/or transport terminology has on preparing documentation for cargo movement and customs clearance

methods of payment used in international trade

incoterms and their use in international transactions

relevant workplace procedures for registration and data entry of documentation for customs clearance and/or reporting

role of parties involved in international cargo movement.

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

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Outline the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement

1.1

Australia’s role and position in international trade are explained

1.2

Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained

1.3

Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained

1.4

International custom broking activities and/or agreements to which Australia is a signatory, are explained

2

Apply Incoterms to the movement of cargo

2.1

Purpose of and different types of Incoterms are interpreted

2.2

Current Incoterms are applied as required

2.3

Impact of Incoterms on related documentation and task requirements is assessed and accommodated in activities

3

Apply international trade payment methods

3.1

Cash or open account payment methods are identified and their implications are documented

3.2

Bills of exchange are identified and analysed, and their implications are documented

3.3

Letters of credit are identified and analysed, and their implications for cargo movement and customs broking activities are documented

3.4

Currency exchange protection and basic foreign exchange transactions are interpreted in relation to customs broking activities

4

Enable cargo movement

4.1

Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified

4.2

Documents required for international trade are identified and completed

4.3

Bills of lading, waybills and air waybills are accessed, analysed and completed to facilitate cargo movement

4.4

Documentation for importing cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

4.5

Documentation for exporting cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

4.6

Basic freight concepts such as volumetric versus actual weight calculations are applied as required

4.7

Differences between short landed, short shipped and over carried cargo are explained

4.8

Basic marine insurance concepts are explained, including general average, procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss and are implemented as required

5

Prepare documentation for customs clearance and reporting

5.1

Relevant documents are collated

5.2

Each document element is checked for completion in accordance with required information to ensure completion of customs clearance requirements

5.3

Documents related to transport safety requirements are checked for correctness and availability

5.4

Problems arising in completing required documents are identified and assistance is sought to resolve identified problems in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

Workplace procedures for authorisations are followed

5.6

Relevant documents are collated and submitted for customs clearance or reporting

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
Australia’s role and position in international trade are explained 
Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained 
Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained 
International custom broking activities and/or agreements to which Australia is a signatory, are explained 
Purpose of and different types of Incoterms are interpreted 
Current Incoterms are applied as required 
Impact of Incoterms on related documentation and task requirements is assessed and accommodated in activities 
Cash or open account payment methods are identified and their implications are documented 
Bills of exchange are identified and analysed, and their implications are documented 
Letters of credit are identified and analysed, and their implications for cargo movement and customs broking activities are documented 
Currency exchange protection and basic foreign exchange transactions are interpreted in relation to customs broking activities 
Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified 
Documents required for international trade are identified and completed 
Bills of lading, waybills and air waybills are accessed, analysed and completed to facilitate cargo movement 
Documentation for importing cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures 
Documentation for exporting cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures 
Basic freight concepts such as volumetric versus actual weight calculations are applied as required 
Differences between short landed, short shipped and over carried cargo are explained 
Basic marine insurance concepts are explained, including general average, procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss and are implemented as required 
Relevant documents are collated 
Each document element is checked for completion in accordance with required information to ensure completion of customs clearance requirements 
Documents related to transport safety requirements are checked for correctness and availability 
Problems arising in completing required documents are identified and assistance is sought to resolve identified problems in accordance with workplace procedures 
Workplace procedures for authorisations are followed 
Relevant documents are collated and submitted for customs clearance or reporting 
Australia’s role and position in international trade are explained 
Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained 
Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained 
International custom broking activities and/or agreements to which Australia is a signatory, are explained 

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