Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to complete work in an international trade context based on a demonstrated knowledge of the international trade environment.
It applies to individuals who work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague in various international work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge accessed from a variety of sources both internal and external to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify international and Australian regulatory bodies and their roles and responsibilities | 1.1 Assess personal knowledge of relevant international and Australian regulatory bodies, their roles and responsibilities, and the required skills in applying this knowledge, to determine currency and adequacy 1.2 Identify knowledge and skill gaps 1.3 Seek assistance as required to identify relevant bodies, their roles and responsibilities and their impact on own work 1.4 Undertake learning to ensure currency and adequacy of knowledge and skills concerning regulatory bodies, their roles and responsibilities and their impact on own work |
2. Identify significant trade routes and modes of transport | 2.1 Assess personal knowledge of significant trade routes and modes of transport and the required skills in applying this knowledge, to determine currency and adequacy 2.2 Identify knowledge and skills gaps 2.3 Seek assistance as required to identify significant trade routes and modes of transport, and their impact on own work 2.4 Undertake learning to ensure currency and adequacy of knowledge and skills concerning significant trade routes and modes of transport, and their impact on own work |
3. Investigate available sources of information on international trade | 3.1 Determine specific needs for information 3.2 Access organisation’s resources to meet information requirements 3.3 Use information to address specific work needs and to identify further information requirements 3.4 Access external information resources to meet further information requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 | Assesses personal knowledge and identifies opportunities to update knowledge and skills to improve own work practices |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.4 | Identifies and comprehends relevant information from a range of texts to aid in determining needs and requirements |
Writing | 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3 | Documents results of research and learning activities for future reference |
Oral Communication | 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4 | Uses appropriate vocabulary and non-verbal features during learning activities Uses listening and questioning skills to seek and clarify information |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 | Builds knowledge of regulatory framework within own work context and to achieve desired outcomes |
Interact with others | 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4 | Interacts effectively when seeking assistance and advice from relevant personnel and industry bodies Collaborates with other more experienced work colleagues to supplement knowledge and achieve outcomes |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1-3.4 | Plans, organises and implements tasks required to achieve required outcomes Uses analytical skills to evaluate knowledge or skill gaps and decide on appropriate methods to address these gaps |
Sectors
Business Development – International Business