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.
Requirements may include:
designated time lines
destination/origin of goods
handling instructions for cargo (especially for dangerous goods or temperature controlled goods)
mode of transport
nature of goods
other documents specific to goods, country of origin/destination
packaging and stowage, transportation and warehousing instructions
permits from regulatory bodies (Australian and international)
quarantine requirements
separation of dangerous goods in transit
Method of transport may include:
air freight
rail transport
road transport
shipping
other transport modes
warehousing and stowage en route and at point of destination while awaiting transportation within country of destination
Suitability and availability may include:
compliance with regulations (e.g. prohibition on air freight of certain classes of dangerous goods)
cost
country of origin/destination and connecting trade routes
specialised transportation requirements (e.g. temperature controlled goods)
travel time
whether option being investigated is available at time and is appropriate for goods to be transported
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
Costs may include:
costs for permits
duty, tariffs
fees and charges levied by regulatory authorities
insurances
interest on borrowed capital
labour costs
profit margin
taxes as applicable
transport and storage costs
Determination of components of costs may include:
calculation based on standard rates or rates per item/container/tonnage
internet or organisation's intranet
previous history of goods transported internationally to/from same destination/origin
quotation or reference to existing tender or contract
tables of fees and charges
Relevant parties may include:
Australian and international regulatory bodies
client (seller and buyer)
customs brokers and other external parties assisting in movement of goods
non-regulatory government agencies
other personnel within organisation
transport and warehousing companies

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:
providing assistance to arrange for the international transportation of goods
assisting in determining method and costs of transportation, including packaging and stowage requirements
accurate and timely completion of required documentation for submission or lodgement with relevant parties
knowledge of legislation, codes of practice and national standards relevant to the work role.
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 of documentation relating to the transfer of goods and services.
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 investigation of options and requirements for method of transport
review of documentation about suitability and availability of recommended transport options; and documentation about suitability and availability of recommended packaging and stowage
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of importing and exporting documentation requirements
assessment of examples of completed documentation required for international trade.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
communication units.