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

TLIX0003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct advanced border clearance functions

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIX0003 - Conduct advanced border clearance functions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic border clearance functions in accordance with relevant legislative and workplace requirements. It includes creating import declarations for import clearance, resolving problems arising from lodgement of entries or import declarations, and undertaking post-entry amendments. This unit applies to individuals working as a customs broker. Work is undertaken in a range of environments including small to large worksites in the customs broking and international 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 structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to importing and exporting cargo
  • Role of Acts and regulations within the national context is explained
  • Relevant legislation about the control of cargo crossing the Australian border is explained
  • Authority and function of the Australian Government and its officers under border control legislation is explained
  • Responsibilities and obligations of a licensed customs broker under border control legislation are explained
  • Powers of the regulatory authority and their officers are explained
  • Provisions and reasons for issuing of infringements subject to penalty provisions and the responsibilities of brokers and clients are explained
       
Element: Report the movement of cargo to authorities
  • Reporting functions and information required for cargo imports and exports are identified
  • Processes required to complete and lodge import and export declarations are followed
  • Timeline for submission of cargo reports is used to plan and prioritise work
  • Appropriate action is taken to ensure information supplied is compliant with regulatory requirements
  • Permits and other related documentation for reporting cargo border clearance are applied
  • Post-entry amendments are made as required
       
Element: Resolve problems arising from lodging import/export declarations
  • Actions and infringements subject to penalty provisions are verified
  • Elements of an offence are outlined to customer
  • Consequences of a strict liability offence are explained to customer
  • Differentiation is made between a strict liability offence and a prosecution
  • Options available when a penalty notice is threatened and/or received are outlined and implemented as required
       


Evidence Required

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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 structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to importing and exporting cargo

1.1

Role of Acts and regulations within the national context is explained

1.2

Relevant legislation about the control of cargo crossing the Australian border is explained

1.3

Authority and function of the Australian Government and its officers under border control legislation is explained

1.4

Responsibilities and obligations of a licensed customs broker under border control legislation are explained

1.5

Powers of the regulatory authority and their officers are explained

1.6

Provisions and reasons for issuing of infringements subject to penalty provisions and the responsibilities of brokers and clients are explained

2

Report the movement of cargo to authorities

2.1

Reporting functions and information required for cargo imports and exports are identified

2.2

Processes required to complete and lodge import and export declarations are followed

2.3

Timeline for submission of cargo reports is used to plan and prioritise work

2.4

Appropriate action is taken to ensure information supplied is compliant with regulatory requirements

2.5

Permits and other related documentation for reporting cargo border clearance are applied

2.6

Post-entry amendments are made as required

3

Resolve problems arising from lodging import/export declarations

3.1

Actions and infringements subject to penalty provisions are verified

3.2

Elements of an offence are outlined to customer

3.3

Consequences of a strict liability offence are explained to customer

3.4

Differentiation is made between a strict liability offence and a prosecution

3.5

Options available when a penalty notice is threatened and/or received are outlined and implemented as required

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:

communicating effectively with customers

completing and lodging import and export documents

following processes

making post entry amendments on import and export documentation

outlining options available about penalty notices

reporting information for cargo and exports.

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:

application of cargo border control procedures

application of export/import/quarantine/bond requirements

appropriate response to a customs offence and/or penalty notice

authorities and functions of authorities relevant to border clearance and cargo reporting functions and their powers for monitoring and examining cargo

authority and functions of authorised officers

functions and responsibilities of a customs broker and others when carrying out border clearance functions

general application of functions related to the clearance of personal effects and passenger concessions

legislation, regulations and policy relevant to border clearance and cargo reporting functions

practices and instructions, procedures and information relevant to border clearance functions

problems that may occur when carrying out border clearance functions and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

range and types of customs duties and tariffs and how they are applied

requirements for completing and accurately inputting data into approved border clearance software applications

role and authority of customs and how it fits into the structure of government

sources of information on new developments in border clearance operations.

Submission Requirements

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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 structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to importing and exporting cargo

1.1

Role of Acts and regulations within the national context is explained

1.2

Relevant legislation about the control of cargo crossing the Australian border is explained

1.3

Authority and function of the Australian Government and its officers under border control legislation is explained

1.4

Responsibilities and obligations of a licensed customs broker under border control legislation are explained

1.5

Powers of the regulatory authority and their officers are explained

1.6

Provisions and reasons for issuing of infringements subject to penalty provisions and the responsibilities of brokers and clients are explained

2

Report the movement of cargo to authorities

2.1

Reporting functions and information required for cargo imports and exports are identified

2.2

Processes required to complete and lodge import and export declarations are followed

2.3

Timeline for submission of cargo reports is used to plan and prioritise work

2.4

Appropriate action is taken to ensure information supplied is compliant with regulatory requirements

2.5

Permits and other related documentation for reporting cargo border clearance are applied

2.6

Post-entry amendments are made as required

3

Resolve problems arising from lodging import/export declarations

3.1

Actions and infringements subject to penalty provisions are verified

3.2

Elements of an offence are outlined to customer

3.3

Consequences of a strict liability offence are explained to customer

3.4

Differentiation is made between a strict liability offence and a prosecution

3.5

Options available when a penalty notice is threatened and/or received are outlined and implemented as required

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
Role of Acts and regulations within the national context is explained 
Relevant legislation about the control of cargo crossing the Australian border is explained 
Authority and function of the Australian Government and its officers under border control legislation is explained 
Responsibilities and obligations of a licensed customs broker under border control legislation are explained 
Powers of the regulatory authority and their officers are explained 
Provisions and reasons for issuing of infringements subject to penalty provisions and the responsibilities of brokers and clients are explained 
Reporting functions and information required for cargo imports and exports are identified 
Processes required to complete and lodge import and export declarations are followed 
Timeline for submission of cargo reports is used to plan and prioritise work 
Appropriate action is taken to ensure information supplied is compliant with regulatory requirements 
Permits and other related documentation for reporting cargo border clearance are applied 
Post-entry amendments are made as required 
Actions and infringements subject to penalty provisions are verified 
Elements of an offence are outlined to customer 
Consequences of a strict liability offence are explained to customer 
Differentiation is made between a strict liability offence and a prosecution 
Options available when a penalty notice is threatened and/or received are outlined and implemented as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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