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

TLIX5046A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out standard customs clearance practices

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIX5046A - Carry out standard customs clearance practices
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out standard customs clearance practices in accordance with the Customs Act 1901 and amendments, as well as related legislation, regulatory requirements 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 clearance practices. Work is undertaken in a range of environments, including small to large worksites in the Custom Broking Industry.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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: Identify consignment in accordance with Customs Act 1901 as amended
  • Import consignments are identified in accordance with Customs Act 1901 and customs policies and procedures
  • Consignments not requiring formal entry are identified and appropriate responses are implemented
  • Consignments requiring formal entry are identified and appropriate responses are implemented
       
Element: Identify and determine type of formal import declaration required and its role
  • Goods requiring an entry for home consumption are identified
  • Goods requiring an entry for warehousing are identified
  • Goods requiring an ex warehouse entry are identified
  • Requirements of input fields on declarations are explained and implemented
  • Customs authority in regard to goods required to be entered/not entered is explained and complied with
       
Element: Determine date of entry for home consumption
  • Date of entry for home consumption is identified in accordance with Customs Act 1901
  • Advance entry provisions of Customs Act 1901are reviewed where required
       
Element: Respond to Customs queries on current lodged declarations
  • Authority for Customs ‘red line’ queries is identified and whether or not query is within scope is determined
  • Liaison is undertaken with importer to obtain required information necessary to respond to query
       
Element: Apply Authority to Deal process
  • Consignment status in Customs Integrated Cargo System is verified
  • Consignment is dealt with in accordance with the Authority to Deal
       
Element: Apply process and authority required to withdraw an import declaration
  • Double entries are identified and withdrawn
  • Other import declarations not required are withdrawn in accordance with provisions of Customs Act 1901 and associated regulations
  • Impact of withdrawal of an entry on rate of customs duty payable is interpreted
       
Element: Apply customs controls on regulated premises
  • Differentiation is made between types of regulated premises
  • Processes applicable to movement permissions are followed
  • Fit and proper person check is explained
  • Security and access requirements for regulated premise are complied with
  • Other licence conditions for a regulated premise are interpreted and applied, recordkeeping and maintenance of customs control of goods are emphasised
  • Requirements of failure to comply with licence conditions are explained to licence holder
       
Element: Manage information
  • Records are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Contingency plans for software application system are outlined implemented in accordance with customs and workplace procedures and requirements
       
Element: Identify excisable and excise equivalent goods
  • Excisable goods are identified
  • Excise equivalent goods are identified
  • Reporting requirements for excisable and excise equivalent goods are followed
       


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.

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

applying procedures for compliance with Customs and related legislation

conducting calculations and appropriate adjustments as part of routine customs clearance operations

recognising and dealing with routine issues that may arise during customs clearance operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include access to:

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

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.

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.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

knowledge tests and performance questions

direct observation of the candidate applying tasks, requirements and work practices.

Submission Requirements

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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.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislation and regulations such as:

Customs and related legislation pertaining to customs clearance functions

privacy legislation

Access requirements to a warehouse

Biosecurity issues that require action

Bonds

Customs controls on regulated premises

Depots

Different types of regulated premises

Documentation requirements for customs clearance practices

Ex warehouse entry format and process

Examination of cargo in a warehouse

Excise

Export of Excise Equivalent Goods

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems required for customs clearance operations

Legislation establishing the duty rate

Movement permissions

Pathway requirements

Physical security of cargo in a warehouse

Process and authority required to withdraw an import declaration

Purpose of warehousing goods and obligations of warehouse proprietors to Customs and Border Protection Service

Relevant sections of customs and related legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to customs clearance operations and identifying consignments

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Routine issues that may occur during customs clearance and appropriate action that can be taken to deal with these issues

Sale of goods in Bond

Sources of information on new developments in customs clearance practices

Steps involved in planning work activities

Under Bond approvals

Under Bond movements, acquittals and out turn reports

Warehouses

Ways of learning skills and knowledge required for new developments in customs clearance practices

Workplace procedures and policies for customs clearance operations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with clients and other stakeholders

Complete documentation related to work activities

Identify learning skills and knowledge required for relevant new developments in customs clearance practices

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

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

Negotiate, communicate and liaise effectively with clients and others

Plan and organise work activities when carrying out customs clearance practices

Provide quality client service

Read and interpret Customs Act 1901 and amendments

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to customs clearance practices

Select and use relevant computer/communication/office equipment and processes when carrying out customs clearance practices

Solve problems and routine issues that may arise when carrying out customs clearance practices

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 customs clearance practices may include:

Customs Act 1901, regulations and current amendments

Customs publications, policy and procedures

business continuity plan procedures

Non tariff controls may include:

import licensing

quota

New developments in customs clearance operations may include:

processes

regulations

systems

technology

types and packaging of goods

Information on new developments in customs clearance operations may be obtained from:

bulletins, journals, magazines, books

external networks

internal and external training programs

internet websites such as Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

Ways of learning skills and knowledge required for new developments in border clearance operations may include:

independent reading

online learning

seminars and webinars

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

quality procedures

Communication in the work area may include:

electronic data interchange (EDI)

email

fax

internet

oral, aural or signed communications

phone

Consultative processes may involve:

agents

clients

management representatives

other employees and supervisors

relevant authorities and institutions

Documentation and records may include:

client instructions

Customs and related legislation

Customs Notices

internal documentation used for customs clearance functions

manifests, delivery notes, consignment notes and special clearances

manufacturer specifications for equipment

other regulatory requirements pertaining to customs clearance functions

quality assurance procedures

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
Import consignments are identified in accordance with Customs Act 1901 and customs policies and procedures 
Consignments not requiring formal entry are identified and appropriate responses are implemented 
Consignments requiring formal entry are identified and appropriate responses are implemented 
Goods requiring an entry for home consumption are identified 
Goods requiring an entry for warehousing are identified 
Goods requiring an ex warehouse entry are identified 
Requirements of input fields on declarations are explained and implemented 
Customs authority in regard to goods required to be entered/not entered is explained and complied with 
Date of entry for home consumption is identified in accordance with Customs Act 1901 
Advance entry provisions of Customs Act 1901are reviewed where required 
Authority for Customs ‘red line’ queries is identified and whether or not query is within scope is determined 
Liaison is undertaken with importer to obtain required information necessary to respond to query 
Consignment status in Customs Integrated Cargo System is verified 
Consignment is dealt with in accordance with the Authority to Deal 
Double entries are identified and withdrawn 
Other import declarations not required are withdrawn in accordance with provisions of Customs Act 1901 and associated regulations 
Impact of withdrawal of an entry on rate of customs duty payable is interpreted 
Differentiation is made between types of regulated premises 
Processes applicable to movement permissions are followed 
Fit and proper person check is explained 
Security and access requirements for regulated premise are complied with 
Other licence conditions for a regulated premise are interpreted and applied, recordkeeping and maintenance of customs control of goods are emphasised 
Requirements of failure to comply with licence conditions are explained to licence holder 
Records are stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Contingency plans for software application system are outlined implemented in accordance with customs and workplace procedures and requirements 
Excisable goods are identified 
Excise equivalent goods are identified 
Reporting requirements for excisable and excise equivalent goods are followed 

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