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Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals

Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX0035
State Code
OEC38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/07/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/09/2022
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
28/09/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required as an introduction to border clearance.This unit includes outlining the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement and the structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to importing and exporting cargo in accordance with legislation in relation to border clearance activities. It also includes roles and responsibilities of a licensed customs broker, application of Incoterms to the movement of cargo and documentation and methods of payments used in border clearance.Work is undertaken in a range of environments, including small to large worksites, in the customs broking and international supply chain industries.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Outline the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement
  • 1.1 Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to border clearance of cargo is explained
  • 1.2 Role and function of World Trade Organization (WTO) is explained in accordance with relevant Agreements
  • 1.3 Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained in accordance with relevant Agreements
  • 1.4 Role and function of international conventions and treaties are explained
  • 1.5 Tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade are explained
  • 1.6 Domestic implementation in Australia of sources of international law are explained
2 Outline the structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to importing and exporting cargo
  • 2.1 Role of Acts and regulations within the national context of importing and exporting cargo is explained
  • 2.2 Australia's adoption of international conventions and treaties for importing and exporting cargo is explained
3 Outline the structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to border clearance activities
  • 3.1 Authority and function of the Australian Government and its officers under border control legislation is reviewed
  • 3.2 Powers of the regulatory authority and their officers are reviewed
  • 3.3 Responsibilities and obligations of a licensed customs broker under border control legislation are reviewed
  • 3.4 Ethical practices of a licensed customs broker are explained
  • 3.5 Australian Trusted Trader program is explained
4 Identify role and responsibilities of a licensed customs broker
  • 4.1 Process of obtaining a customs broker's licence under Customs Act is explained
  • 4.2 Types of customs broker's licence and conditions is explained
5 Apply Incoterms to the movement of cargo
  • 5.1 Purpose and different types of Incoterms are interpreted
  • 5.2 Responsibilities, obligations and risks to the parties under Incoterms are explained
  • 5.3 Incoterms are applied as required
6 Identify documentation used in border clearance
  • 6.1 Required documentation is identified
  • 6.2 Documentation meeting clearance requirements is confirmed
  • 6.3 Commercial documents matching transport documents is confirmed
7 Identify methods of payment
  • 7.1 Methods of payment for international trade are identified
  • 7.2 Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified
8 Manage information
  • 8.1 Requirements for the retention of documents and electronic data are explained
  • 8.2 Retention of communications is explained
9 Identifyinsurance options
  • 9.1 Marine insurance options are explained
  • 9.2 Concepts of general average and force majeure are explained
  • 9.3 Procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss are explained
  • 9.4 Other relevant liability insurance options are explained
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHV5 TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking Qualification