Classify commodities for the import and export of goods through customs

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIA3054A, 'Classify commodities for the import and export of goods through customs'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Locate resources necessary for classification of goods

1.1 Determine and obtain resources and documentation sufficient to classify goods

2Apply identification principles to goods

2.1 Goods are identified in accordance with classification principles

2.2 Alternative classifications are checked as required

2.3 Assistance is sought as required

2.4 Section and Chapter Notes are consulted

3Select and justify heading (4 figure)

3.1 The principles of statutory construction in the context of particular tariff headings and words are applied

3.2 Heading and Notes are interpreted in hierarchical order

3.3 Rejection of alternate headings are justified

3.4 Pre or post classification potential areas of dispute are identified

4Locate and justify a sub-heading (6 or 8 figure)

4.1 The requirement for a tariff classification advice is identified

4.2 Sub-heading Notes are interpreted in hierarchical order

4.3 The dash system is applied to the classification

4.4 The correct statistical code is identified

5Utilise classification tools as directed

5.1 Resources are utilised to assist in classification of goods

5.2 Client is consulted to obtain further details of characteristics of goods to be classified as required

5.3 Assistance is sought as required

5.4 A preliminary classification of goods is made

5.5 Preliminary classification is checked with manager, supervisor or more senior personnel prior to customs import being completed

6Complete post classification requirements in accordance with legislative requirements

6.1 Tariff classification advice request is prepared in response to identified problems

6.2 Classification is entered correctly on the customs entry/declaration in accordance with the requirements of Customs and related legislation and workplace procedures

6.3 Completed documentation is retained by relevant personnel in accordance with the requirements of Customs and related legislation and workplace procedures

6.4 Relevant documentation and other sources of information (e.g. from internet, industry experts, etc.) is retained and passed on to the client in accordance with the requirements of Customs and related legislation and workplace procedures

6.5 Post entry classification advice to the client is initiated where required


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIA3054A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI41610 - Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
  • TLI41610 - Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)