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Organise the importing and exporting of goods

Organise the importing and exporting of goods

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINT303B
State Code
D0765
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2013
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
19/03/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide general assistance to senior staff in organising the importing and exporting of goods.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow organisational systems and processes for organising the 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 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 time lines
  • 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
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.
Characteristics may include:
country of origin or destination
dangerous goods
description of goods
prohibited or restricted goods
temperature controlled cargo
volume to be imported or exported
Regulations and permits may include:
those issued by the Australian Government:
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Defence
Department of the Environment and Heritage
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Health and Ageing
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Office of Film and Literature Classification
those issued by the:
Australian Customs Service
Australian Federal Police
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)
other comparable national and international regulatory bodies
Processes may include:
advice from more experienced colleagues, technical experts, internet, intranet, induction kits, internal training materials and programs
AQIS requirements such as fumigation, quarantine or other
completion of customs declarations
completion of required financial transactions
consulting technical experts in the industry, professional associations, training providers, government bodies and agencies
inspection processes
obtaining necessary permits
transport and warehousing arrangements in country of origin and destination within Australia
using reference material within the organisation from training providers and government bodies and agencies, professional libraries, trade journals
Costs may include:
administrative charges for handling of commodities
brokerage fees
charges levied in country of origin
government charges such as duty, tariff, permits, goods and services tax (GST)
insurances
interest on borrowed capital
other fees and charges (local and overseas)
packing, port charges, transport and storage charges (local and overseas)
Determination of components of costs may include:
advice from supervisor or manager, more experienced colleagues, customs brokers, training staff, technical experts
previous history of international movement of goods involving same or comparable countries
quotation or reference to existing tender or contract
reference material within the organisation, training providers, professional libraries, trade journals or accessing internet or organisation's intranet
tables of fees and charges
Relevant parties may include:
Australian and international regulatory bodies
client (seller and buyer)
financial institutions
non-regulatory government agencies
other personnel within the organisation
Services may include:
air freight
ocean freight
rail transport
road transport
warehousing and storage en route
Communication may include:
electronic data interchange (EDI)
email
fax
interactive services used to communicate with the Australian Customs Service Integrated Cargo System (ICS)
letter
radio
telephone
Problems may include:
delays in transit at transfer from one mode of transport to another or at international borders
insurance claims as a result of damage to goods during transit
other problems arising due to weather, industrial action, political unrest
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 in the process of both importing and exporting goods
contributing to cost calculations
providing assistance in completing documentation and communicating with carriers
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
access to examples of importing and exporting requirements such as permit forms, and license documents.
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
review of documents outlining required processes to import or export specific goods; documents outlining costs for international movement of goods
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of importing and exporting requirements
assessment of written reports identifying problems and actions taken to facilitate resolution.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other international business units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7768 BSBINT303A Organise the importing and exporting of goods Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUJ26 BSBINT303 Organise the importing and exporting of goods Unit of competency