Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Strategic implications may include:
economic and financial implications
business risks
compliance requirements
establishment of overseas branches and agencies or representatives
knowledge and information requirements
Export requirements refers to:
compliance with legislation
tariffs, quotas, trading agreements and international treaties
business processes and practices of supplier country
Cultural considerations may include:
values, beliefs and attitudes
perception of Australia
business processes and practices within supplier country
culturally appropriate communication styles
Legal requirements may include
international trade agreements and treaties
international law
legislation applicable to supplier country
Australian regulatory controls may include those applicable to:
Australian Customs Service (ACS) requirements
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) requirements
Australian Taxation Office requirements
requirements of other government departments and agencies
Trade Practices Act
INCOTERMS refer to:
the set of international rules for the interpretation of trade terms published by ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) and applied to imports and exports to specify transportation and payment conditions
Controls may include:
insurance
guarantees
specifying a particular currency for payment
selection or rejection of particular payment methods
other strategies to minimise or transfer risk
Barter refers to:
the simultaneous exchange of goods between the importer and exporter
Countertrade refers to:
a trading transaction where export sales to a particular market are made on the condition that imports from that particular market are accepted in return
Requirements for pre-shipment inspection may include:
checks of condition of goods prior to shipment
checks made of quality, packaging (including condition of containers), quantities, labelling of goods and containers and separation of goods to comply with Australian regulations such as Dangerous Goods Act
Regulatory compliance requirements may include
fumigation and quarantine regulations
labelling requirements
separation of goods to comply with Australian regulations such as Dangerous Goods Act
legislation and regulations related to prohibited imports
Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
electronic data interchange (EDI)
fax
email
internet
RF systems
oral, aural or signed communications
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
relevant authorities and institutions
management and union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
Documentation and records may include:
regulations and codes of practice relevant to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) code, including safeworking and local authority regulations and procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace policies and procedures related to ADG code
specialist permit applications
phystosanitary certificates
quality assurance procedures
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace