This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Applicable legislation and regulations

Australian Harmonized Export Classification Book

Customs Tariff Act

Customs and related legislation

other legislation related to importing and exporting of goods

Australian Working Tariff

Case law

Harmonised Classification System

Identification of commodities for tariff classification purposes

Interpretative rules

Role and purpose of Customs Tariff Act

Tariff schedules and bylaws

TCOs

Use of legal notes

Use of section and chapter notes

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others

Examine documents for applicability

Locate read and interpret information

Provide accurate advice to clients

Read and interpret Customs Tariff Act and its associated Schedules

Use software application systems appropriately

Work methodically and systematically with required attention to detail

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

knowledge of World Customs Organisation and Harmonised Classification System

knowledge of Customs Tariff Act

knowledge of Goods Identification for Classification purposes

using general rules of interpretation

determining classification code

identifying tariff concessions

knowledge of Legal Notes

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 goods documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises case studies scenarios andor other suitably 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 documents and equipment

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

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

direct observation of the candidate using appropriate methods for classifying goods

knowledge questions and tests for assessment

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant requirements during work practices

Information on relevant aspects of classifying commodities for import and export of goods through customs may include:

Where identifying material for classification is not available, sample of goods may be in the form of:

Resources to classify goods include:

Examples of previous related classifications include:

Client consultation may be required where:

Assistance may include:

New developments in classifying commodities may relate to changes in:

Information on new developments in classifying commodities for the import and export of goods may be obtained from:

Workplace procedures may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Documentation and records may include: