Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Strategic implicationsmay include:
business risks
compliance requirements
economic and financial implications
establishment of overseas branches and agencies or representatives
knowledge and information requirements
environmental sustainability supply chain requirements.
Export requirementsmay include:
business processes and practices of supplier country
compliance with legislation
international treaties
quotas
tariffs
trading agreements.
Cultural considerationsmay include:
attitudes
beliefs
business processes and practices within supplier country
culturally appropriate communication styles
perception of Australia
values.
International legal requirementsmay include:
international law
international trade agreements and treaties
legislation applicable to supplier country.
Australian regulatory controlsmay include:
Australian Customs Service (ACS) requirements
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) requirements
Australian Taxation Office requirements
requirements of other government departments and agencies
Trade Practices Act.
INCOTERMSrefer to:
the set of international rules for the interpretation of trade terms published by ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) and applied to imports and exports to specify transportation and payment conditions.
Controlsmay include:
guarantees
insurance
other strategies to minimise or transfer risk
selection or rejection of particular payment methods
specifying a particular currency for payment.
Currency payment methods may include:
hedging
letters of credit
payment by cheque upon/after shipment.
Barterrefers to:
the simultaneous exchange of goods between the importer and exporter.
Countertraderefers to:
a trading transaction where export sales to a particular market are made on the condition that imports from that particular market are accepted in return.
Requirements for pre-shipment inspectionmay include:
checks made of things such as:
checks of condition of goods prior to shipment
labelling of goods and containers
packaging (including condition of containers)
quality
quantities
separation of goods to comply with Australian regulations such as Dangerous Goods Act.
Regulatory compliance requirementsmay include:
fumigation and quarantine regulations
labelling requirements
legislation and regulations related to prohibited imports
separation of goods to comply with Australian regulations such as Dangerous Goods Act.

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:
completion of documented international purchasing strategies for an organisation
implementation of international purchasing strategies in an organisation
completion of a complex international purchase
completion of a barter or countertrade
implementation an evaluation of transport and logistics strategies to obtain goods purchased internationally.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
access to office equipment and resources
organisation’s purchasing strategies and relevant purchasing records.
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 documented international purchasing strategies
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of actions undertaken to achieve an international purchase
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
review testimony from team members, colleagues, supervisors or managers
review of authenticated documents from the workplace or training environment.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other purchasing units.