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.
Restricted/prohibited goods/commodities subject to quarantine and wildlife conservation regulations or other regulatory and/or permit requirements may include:
livestock
flora and fauna
wines and spirits
specified horticultural products
plant and animal products from countries with known diseases, viruses and other contagious pathogens
commodities containing ozone-depleting substances
therapeutic goods and complementary medicines
hazardous waste
heritage and cultural items
dangerous goods, explosives, firearms and ammunition
imported foods
industrial chemicals
goods and materials that may be used to construct explosives or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) as determined by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
other commodities subject to Australian and overseas government regulations and requiring specialist permits
Information on relevant aspects of specialist permit requirements may include:
wildlife conservation requirements, such as:
wildlife conservation in Australia
international treaties for wildlife conservation
export/import regulations for wildlife
permit validation for exports to the USA
acquittals and specimen export records (SER)
quarantine permit requirements, such as:
quarantine treatment
AQIS approved premises
cargo clearance
pests and diseases
plant quarantine
animal quarantine
plant and animal exports
other specialist permit requirements, such as:
wines and spirits
prescribed amounts of cash
commodities containing ozone-depleting substances
requirements for Therapeutic Goods Administration Permits (TGP))
hazardous waste
heritage and cultural items
dangerous goods, explosives, firearms, ammunition, and chemical, biological and radioactive weapons materials and components and other prohibited imports and exports
imported food program and permit regulations
requirements of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
regulations and permits pertaining to goods and materials that may be used to construct explosives or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) as determined by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
dual use goods covered by the WMD Act
Agencies from which permits may be obtained may include:
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Australian Custom Service
Department of the Environment Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA)
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Department of Health and Ageing
Department of Defence
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australian Federal Police
Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
Health Insurance Commission
Wheat Export Authority
Attorney Generals Department
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and Local Government
Checks made during permit application may include:
accuracy checks
checks for missing information
checks for unfulfilled requirements
whether supplementary documents are required
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
suppliers of specialist permits
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 import and export procedures
relevant OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace policies and procedures related to specialist permit requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets, where applicable
goods manifest
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
other government documentation covering regulated trade (including online)
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant codes and regulations for the issuing of specialist permits
Customs and related legislation
export/import/quarantine/bond requirements
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
other Australian legislation relating to restrictions and prohibitions on imports and exports and related permit requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation
Customs Act 1901
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
workplace relations regulations
equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workers compensation regulations

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:
identifying required permits
facilitating the gaining of permits
communicating and negotiating with customers and agencies responsible for the issuing of permits
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