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Organise the importing and exporting of goods

Organise the importing and exporting of goods

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINT303
State Code
AUJ26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide general assistance to senior staff organising importing and exporting of goods. Work may be for an external client or for the organisation in which the individual is employed.It applies to individuals who work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague in various international work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of requirements for importing and exporting goods. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Follow organisational systems and processes for organising importation and exportation of goods
  • 1.1 Detail goods to be imported or exported according to characteristics
  • 1.2 Identify and access regulations and permits relating to international movement of specific goods with assistance of manager, supervisor or more senior personnel
  • 1.3 Research and document required processes and trade routes to import or export specific goods as assigned by and under direction of manager, supervisor or more senior personnel
  • 1.4 Seek assistance as required to research import or export requirements
2 Contribute to cost calculations
  • 2.1 Discuss and record components of costs of importing or exporting specific goods with supervisor or manager
  • 2.2 Make a determination of components of costs
  • 2.3 Seek assistance as required in assigned tasks related to calculating costs for international movement of goods
  • 2.4 Document costs for international movement of goods in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Check cost calculation for accuracy and completeness prior to forwarding to supervisor or manager
  • 2.6 Finalise and recheck any revisions to calculations by self and supervisor or manager
3 Assist in completing required documentation
  • 3.1 Complete and collate required documentation for international movement of goods
  • 3.2 Seek assistance as required in completing and checking documentation
  • 3.3 Check required documents and forward for further checking by supervisor or manager
  • 3.4 Finalise documents and submit or lodge with relevant parties
  • 3.5 Identify and file copies of required documents in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Communicate with carriers
  • 4.1 Identify customs licensed places and transportation services to be used in the international movement of goods with assistance of supervisor, manager or more senior personnel
  • 4.2 Ensure communication facilitates arrangements to move goods within required timelines
  • 4.3 Identify problems and take actions as required to facilitate resolution
  • 4.4 Follow through arrangements for transportation of goods including arrangements with overseas representatives of carriers to finalisation, including arrival of goods at intended destination and settlement effected to complete the contract
  • 4.5 Seek assistance as required in communicating with carriers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0765 BSBINT303B Organise the importing and exporting of goods Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF16 BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers Unit of competency