Unit of competency Outline
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Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements
Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX5050A
TLIX5050A
State Code
WI854
WI854
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the origin of goods and interpret the application of preference schemes and/or free trade agreements to those goods.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine eligibility for preferential tariff rates
- 1.1 Place or country of origin of goods presented for clearance is correctly identified in accordance with commercial documents, including Certificates of Origin
- 1.2 Eligibility for preferential tariff rates including free trade agreements is assessed in accordance with relevant legislation
- 1.3 Goods the subject of the consignment are checked to confirm eligibility and/or compliance with Customs Act 1901 and associated legislation and/or appropriate Rule of Origin under Customs Tariff Act 1995
- 1.4 Certificates of origin are checked for accuracy and compliance with legislation and policy as required
- 1.5 Compliance with direct shipment rules is confirmed as required
- 1.6 Client is advised if rectification of information is required
2 Apply relevant preference scheme or free trade agreement
- 2.1 Requirements of relevant preference scheme are identified, read, correctly interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant legislation
- 2.2 Requirements of relevant free trade agreement are identified, read, correctly interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant legislation
3 Establish relevant duty rate
- 3.1 Relevant tariff schedule is referenced in accordance with legislation
- 3.2 Relevant duty rate is confirmed and applied
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Information/documents may include:
air waybill (AWB)
bills of lading (B/L) or sea waybills
certificates of origin
Customs Act 1901 as amended
Customs Tariff Act 1995 as amended
commercial invoices
manufacturer specifications for equipment
packing lists
permits from regulatory bodies (Australian and international)
relevant free trade agreements
supplier and/or client instructions
other documents specific to goods, country of origin/destination
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Customs Act 1901 as amended
Customs Tariff Act 1995 as amended
free trade agreements
Work may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
Clients may be:
external
internal
Workplaces may comprise:
large
medium
small worksites
Information/documents may include:
air waybill (AWB)
bills of lading (B/L) or sea waybills
certificates of origin
Customs Act 1901 as amended
Customs Tariff Act 1995 as amended
commercial invoices
manufacturer specifications for equipment
packing lists
permits from regulatory bodies (Australian and international)
relevant free trade agreements
supplier and/or client instructions
other documents specific to goods, country of origin/destination
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Customs Act 1901 as amended
Customs Tariff Act 1995 as amended
free trade agreements
Work may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
Clients may be:
external
internal
Workplaces may comprise:
large
medium
small worksites
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
sequencing activity in a way that demonstrates the development of competence
applying relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
correctly using current documents, such as tariff schedules
providing accurate advice to clients.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
workplace where individual or small group assessment can be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies, scenarios and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and systems
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, relevant legislation and regulations.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
performance observations of the candidate undertaking the process of determining origin and preference
written evidence of the correct application of preference and origin in activities such as scenarios
knowledge questions.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
sequencing activity in a way that demonstrates the development of competence
applying relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge
correctly using current documents, such as tariff schedules
providing accurate advice to clients.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
workplace where individual or small group assessment can be conducted
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies, scenarios and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and systems
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, relevant legislation and regulations.
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur in an:
appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or
appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
performance observations of the candidate undertaking the process of determining origin and preference
written evidence of the correct application of preference and origin in activities such as scenarios
knowledge questions.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWL03 | TLIX5050 | Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J809 | TLI50813 | Diploma of Customs Broking | Qualification |