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TLIX5056A
Carry out additional customs clearance practices

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals working as a Customs Broker. Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant customs related legislation and workplace requirements concerning customs clearance practices.

Work is undertaken in a range of environments, including small to large worksites in the Custom Broking Industry.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out customs clearance practices that are additional to the standard clearance practices in accordance with the Customs Act 1901 and amendments, as well as related legislation, regulatory requirements and workplace requirements.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

applying procedures for compliance with customs and related legislation

conducting calculations and making appropriate adjustments as part of routine activities in customs clearance operations

using software application systems to carry out customs clearance practices

implementing dispute resolution procedures.

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:

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 equipment

applicable documentation including legislation, and workplace procedures.

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:

as a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be undertaken through appropriate written/oral knowledge assessments

direct observation of the candidate carrying out additional customs clearance processes.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Customs Act 1901, regulations and current amendments as they relate to refunds, remissions and drawbacks

Drawbacks and Tradex

Exports

Landed costs

Refunds and Post Warrant Amendments

Refunds, rebates and remissions of duty

Securities and temporary imports

Various forms and functions of securities and temporary importations

Required skills:

Carry out complex calculations

Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

Examine documents for accuracy and completeness

Identify non-compliance and respond accordingly

Implement timeframes

Manage quality customer service

Provide accurate advice

Read and interpret Customs Act 1901 as amended

Read and interpret Customs Regulations 1926 as amended

Source information on new developments in customs clearance practices

Use software application systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Industry support schemes include:

relevant government department that administers industry support schemes

Tradex Scheme which provides for an upfront exemption from customs duty and taxes on imported goods intended for re-export or to be used as inputs to exports

New developments in customs clearance operations may include:

processes

regulations

systems

technology

Information on new developments in customs clearance operations may be obtained from:

bulletins, journals, magazines, books

continuing professional development

external networks

independent reading

internal and external training programs

internet websites – Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

online learning

Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:

quality procedures

Communication in the work area may include:

electronic data interchange (EDI)

email

internet

oral, aural or signed communications

phone

Consultative processes may involve:

agents

clients

customs technical experts

management representatives

other employees and supervisors

relevant authorities and institutions

Documentation and records may include:

client instructions

Customs Act 1901 and related legislation

Customs Regulations 1926 as amended

internal documentation used for customs clearance functions

manufacturer specifications for equipment

other regulatory requirements pertaining to customs clearance functions

relevant sections of Australian Customs Notices and Practice Statements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Documents are examined and factors required to calculate a landed cost are identified from commercial and customs documentation 
Client is contacted to verify rate of exchange required 
Any missing data is identified and rectification processes are initiated 
Transaction documents are examined for accuracy and completeness 
Circumstances giving rise to refund, rebate or remission opportunities are identified 
Relevant reason code is determined from Customs Regulations 1926 
Timeframes within which refunds are available is determined in accordance with Customs Regulations 1926 
Temporary import is identified and established as conforming to the requirements of the Customs Act 1901 and associated regulations 
Goods are identified as subject to carnet and dealt with in accordance with customs requirements 
Goods are identified as a temporary import under event status and dealt with in accordance with customs requirements 
Goods are identified as a temporary importation and dealt with in accordance with customs requirements 
Application forms for securities relating to temporary imports and/or end use are accurately completed and lodged in accordance with customs requirements 
Sufficient import and export information to prepare claim is collated 
Drawback claims are determined within the prescribed timeframes and advice is provided accordingly 
Drawback claim is prepared and calculated in accordance with a customs approved method 
Situations suitable for TRADEX registration are identified and advice is provided 
Goods subject to export requirements are identified including entry for export, in accordance with the Customs Act 1901 as amended 
Circumstances where permissions are required are identified and such permissions are sought 
Circumstances where permissions are not required are identified 
Relevant export entry and/or application form is completed lodged in accordance with goods to be exported and legislative requirements 

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