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.
Regulatory bodies may include:
Australian Customs Service
Australian Federal Police
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS)
Australian Taxation Office
relevant Australian government departments or agencies with particular interest in specific trade areas
other comparable national and international regulatory bodies (e.g. International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, World Bank, International Chamber of Commerce)
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
Learning may include:
coaching and mentoring
formal courses of any length
informal learning through reading, attending conferences, reading trade journals, discussions with colleagues, short course attendance, web browsing, industry seminars
Resources may include:
external resources
government agencies and publications, copies of legislation and explanatory notes
industry/professional associations
internal resources
internet and organisation's intranet

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:
determining information needs as assigned by senior members of the organisation
using a variety of internal and external sources to gather information
examples of completed tasks that apply knowledge of international and Australian regulatory bodies, their roles and responsibilities and significant trade routes and modes of transport
carrying out self assessment to address gaps in knowledge or skills.
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 case studies relating to international trade scenarios
examples of relevant 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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of learning undertaken to ensure currency and adequacy of knowledge and skills.
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of Australian and international regulatory bodies, significant trade routes and modes of transport
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBINT302B Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work.