Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Customs Broking

Diploma of Customs Broking

Qualification
National Code:
TLI50816
State Code:
AZO9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
29/02/2016
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
645
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 22/11/2021 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 12/06/2020 Replaced Approved
1.00 29/02/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This is a qualification for those engaged in customs broker job roles within the transport and logistics industry.
Successful achievement of this qualification will require the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Job roles
The TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking qualification is aligned to the following defined role:
customs broker.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eighteen (18) units of competency comprising:
- Fifteen (15) core units listed below, plus
- Three (3) general elective units from the general elective units listed below.

Up to two (2) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟ on training.gov.au.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWL09 TLIX4036 Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions 40 Unit of competency
AWK99 TLIX5055 Apply anti-dumping and countervailing measures 20 Unit of competency
AWK98 TLIX5056 Carry out additional customs clearance practices 25 Unit of competency
AWL10 TLIX5046 Carry out standard customs clearance practices 55 Unit of competency
OBQ89 TLIX0008 Comply with biosecurity border clearance 25 Unit of competency
AWL07 TLIX0003 Conduct advanced border clearance functions 20 Unit of competency
AWL02 TLIX5052 Determine complex customs value 35 Unit of competency
AWL06 TLIX5047 Determine customs value 35 Unit of competency
AWL05 TLIX5048 Determine import/export prohibitions/restrictions 25 Unit of competency
AWL04 TLIX5049 Determine indirect taxes 35 Unit of competency
AWL03 TLIX5050 Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements 25 Unit of competency
AWL01 TLIX5053 Determine tariff classification for complex goods 35 Unit of competency
AWL12 TLIX0001 Determine tariff classification of goods 25 Unit of competency
AWL08 TLIX0002 Initiate cargo border procedures 25 Unit of competency
AWK97 TLIX5058 Review decisions of regulatory bodies 25 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Three (3) electives must be completed, with at least one (1) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBR11 TLIX0006 Apply and monitor biosecurity policies and procedures 65 Unit of competency
OBR20 TLIO0003 Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo 40 Unit of competency
ODQ11 TLIG0002 Lead a work team 40 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
AVK92 TLIA5035 Manage international freight transfer 60 Unit of competency
OCE37 BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service 35 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
AWM07 TLII0001 Market international freight forwarding services 25 Unit of competency
ODP39 TLIM0004 Mentor individuals or small groups 25 Unit of competency
ODP69 TLIR0003 Monitor supplier performance 30 Unit of competency
OBR35 TLIF0014 Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) 35 Unit of competency
ODP36 TLIR0004 Negotiate a contract 40 Unit of competency
AWL79 TLIL5063 Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context 80 Unit of competency
AVI03 TLIP5025 Set and achieve budgets 30 Unit of competency
AVH94 TLIR4002 Source goods/services and evaluate contractors 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J809 TLI50813 Diploma of Customs Broking Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHV5 TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information