Prepare documents for customs clearance

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 TLIX5057A, 'Prepare documents for customs clearance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare documents for customs clearance' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Scope framework for international trade documentation requirements

1.1

Australia’s role and position in international trade is explained and used to guide custom broking activities

1.2

Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to customs broking activities and the import and export of cargo are explained

1.3

Role and function of World Customs Organization and Customs Co-operation Council are explained and applied to custom broking activities

1.4

Australia’s obligations under international treaties and agreements are explained and used to guide custom broking activities

2

Enable cargo movement

2.1

Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified

2.2

Documents required for international trade are identified

2.3

Bills of lading, waybills and air waybills are accessed, analysed and used to facilitate cargo movement

2.4

Documentation for import of cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

2.5

Documentation for export of cargo is correctly identified in accordance with legislative and operative requirements, and workplace policies and procedures

2.6

Basic freight concepts such as volumetric versus actual weight calculations are explained and applied as required

2.7

Differences between short landed, short shipped and over carried cargo are explained and identified

3

Apply international trade payment methods

3.1

Cash or open account payment methods are identified and their implications are documented

3.2

Bills of exchange are identified and analysed, and their implications are documented

3.3

Letters of credit are identified and analysed, and their implications for cargo movement and customs broking activities are documented

3.4

Currency exchange protection and basic foreign exchange transactions are interpreted in relation to custom broking activities

4

Apply basic marine insurance concepts to cargo movement

4.1

Basic marine insurance concepts are explained

4.2

General average is explained

4.3

Procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss are outlined and implemented as appropriate to task

5

Interpret Incoterms

5.1

Purpose of and different types of Incoterms are explained

5.2

Incoterms are applied as required

5.3

Impact of Incoterms on documentation and task requirements are outlined and considered in document preparation

6

Check documentation meets workplace requirements

6.1

Relevant documents are collated and checked

6.2

Each document element is checked for completion with required information to ensure completion of customs clearance requirements

6.3

Documents related to transport safety requirements are checked for correctness and availability

6.4

Problems arising in completing required documents are identified and assistance is sought to resolve identified problems in accordance with workplace procedures

6.5

Workplace procedures for authorisations are followed

6.6

Documents are filed, stored and retained in accordance with workplace procedures