This unit 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 knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify legislative requirements

1.1. Seek assistance to identify current information about the range of legislation relating to own work

1.2. Access organisation's procedures and practices to facilitate compliance with relevant legislation and clarify with others in the workplace as required

1.3. Seek assistance in applying relevant legislation to own work

2. Comply with legislative requirements

2.1. Clarify compliance requirements with others within the workplace to confirm understanding and ensure consistency of application

2.2. Seek assistance as required to meet compliance requirements while completing assigned tasks

2.3. Check completed assigned tasks with others in the workplace to ensure compliance with legislative requirements

3. Report possible incidents of non compliance

3.1. Determine and clarify workplace procedures for reporting incidents of non-compliance as required

3.2. Report possible incidents of non-compliance in line with workplace procedures

3.3. Use incidents of non-compliance and possible implications of non-compliance to guide own work practices

Required skills

analytical skills to identify compliance requirements and to act on feedback provided

communication skills to clarify work requirements with colleagues

problem-solving skills to address issues of potential non-compliance.

Required knowledge

identification and overview knowledge of key provisions of relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operations, codes of practice and national standards, such as:

Customs Act

Dangerous Goods Act

International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)

trade modernisation legislation: Customs Legislation Amendment and Repeal Act, Import Processing Charges Act, Customs Depot Licensing Charges Amendment Act

Trade Practices Act

Warsaw Convention

World Trade Organization determinations

organisational policies and procedures relating to compliance

implications of non-compliance.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

maintaining compliance with regulatory and policy requirements

reporting possible incidents of non-compliance

seeking assistance to clarify compliance requirements

knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade and workplace compliance requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

access to office equipment and resources

examples or case studies relating to international trade scenarios

examples of documents normally used in workplaces to check compliance.

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

observation of presentations to legislation applying to an international transaction

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of Australian and international legislation relating to international trade

assessment of written reports about possible incidents of non-compliance.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBINT301B Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Assistance may include:

advice from more experienced colleagues, technical experts, internet, intranet, induction kits, internal training materials and programs

consulting technical experts in the industry, professional associations, training providers, government bodies and agencies

using reference material within the organisation from training providers and government bodies and agencies, professional libraries, trade journals

Legislation may include:

legislation applicable across all organisations such as that relating to occupational health and safety, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, company law, contract law, consumer law

legislation specific to the organisation's operations and the conduct of international trade operations

Compliance requirements may include:

audit schedules and cycles

checks and balances

cross-checking

policies and procedures detailing compliance requirements and processes to ensure compliance

sign offs by individual/s responsible for ensuring compliance

Others within the workplace may include:

customs brokers

more experienced colleagues

supervisor or manager

technical experts

training staff

Implications may include:

failure to meet deadlines required for cargo movement

fines or penalties

warnings

withdrawal of licences, approvals

Unit sector

Business Development - International Business

This unit contains employability skills.