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.
Permit application forms may include:
payment of charges levied by the Australian government and international governments
permits from regulatory bodies (Australian and international)
Other documents may include:
marketing information
materials to support transfer of services such as training materials, technical data and information, enrolment forms
quotation proformas
standard contract forms
standard licensing agreements form
Costs may include:
labour costs including consultancy
licensing fees
marketing costs
materials costs
profit margin
project management costs
setting up costs
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 service transfer involving same or comparable countries
quotation or reference to existing tender or contract
reference material within the organisation, training providers, professional libraries, trade journals, internet or organisation's intranet
tables of fees and charges
Relevant parties may include:
Australian and international regulatory bodies
client (seller and buyer)
non-regulatory government agencies
other personnel within organisation

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 to arrange for the international transfer of services
contributing to cost calculations
assisting in the completion of documentation
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
examples of documentation relating to the transfer of goods and services.
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 completed permit application forms and other documents required for transfer arrangements
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of key differences between the transfer of goods and the transfer of services
assessment of documented costs for international transfer of services
assessment of submitted or lodged documents.
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.