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.
Work activities may cover:
trading accounts related to the international movement of freight and may be conducted by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Requirements for work may include:
site restrictions and procedures
communications equipment
international markets
authorities and permits
international codes of practice
international financial control and exchange regulations
Methods of payment may include:
open accounts
cash against documents
factoring
consignments
bills of exchange
letters of credit
Currency arrangements may include:
foreign bank accounts
forward rates
spot rates
dollar rates
Changes in international markets may include:
foreign bank accounts
fluctuations in exchange rates
changes to government regulations
pricing variations by customers and shipping lines
transit delays and strikes
Forms of freight transport may include:
road
rail
sea
air
multi-modal
Communications systems may involve:
telephone
fax
email
electronic data transfer of information (EDI)
mail
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
suppliers, potential customers and existing clients
relevant authorities
shipping lines
banking institutions
other agencies
management and union representatives
OH&S specialists
maintenance, professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
workplace procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
trading documentation, including trading accounts, consignment notes, bills of exchange, letters of credit
financial and trading records
workplace operating procedures and policies
manufacturers/client specifications, instructions and labelling advice including material safety data sheets
competency standards and training materials
supplier and/or client instructions
Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
communications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communications
OH&S procedures
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
international transport regulations, codes and procedures
relevant regulations for the import and export of cargo
regulations and codes of practice for international trading accounts and the import and export of cargo
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
dangerous goods and hazardous substances codes and regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
other regulations and legislative requirements pertaining to embargos, tariffs, quotas and prohibited goods

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace