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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Assistance may include:
advice from more experienced colleagues, technical experts, internet, intranet, induction kits, internal training materials and programs
consulting technical experts in the industry, professional associations, training providers, government bodies and agencies
using reference material within the organisation from training providers and government bodies and agencies, professional libraries, trade journals
Legislation may include:
legislation applicable across all organisations such as that relating to occupational health and safety, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, company law, contract law, consumer law
legislation specific to the organisation's operations and the conduct of international trade operations
Compliance requirements may include:
audit schedules and cycles
checks and balances
cross-checking
policies and procedures detailing compliance requirements and processes to ensure compliance
sign offs by individual/s responsible for ensuring compliance
Others within the workplace may include:
customs brokers
more experienced colleagues
supervisor or manager
technical experts
training staff
Implications may include:
failure to meet deadlines required for cargo movement
fines or penalties
warnings
withdrawal of licences, approvals

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
maintaining compliance with regulatory and policy requirements
reporting possible incidents of non-compliance
seeking assistance to clarify compliance requirements
knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade and workplace compliance requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
examples or case studies relating to international trade scenarios
examples of documents normally used in workplaces to check compliance.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
observation of presentations to legislation applying to an international transaction
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of Australian and international legislation relating to international trade
assessment of written reports about possible incidents of non-compliance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBINT301B Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work.