This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Applicable legislation and regulations

Customs and related legislation

exportimportquarantinebond requirements

privacy legislation

Authority of customs officers

Customs legislation other legislation regulations and policy relevant to border clearance and cargo reporting functions

Customs monitoring powers

Export examination powers

Functions and responsibilities of a customs broker

Infringement Notice Guidelines

Offences

Problems that may occur when carrying out border clearance functions and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve problems

Range and types of customs duties and tariffs and how they are applied

Requirements for completing relevant documentation

Role and authority of customs and how it fits into the structure of government

Role of Australian Customs and Border Protection Service ACBPS in border clearance functions

Personal effects and passenger concessions

Sources of information on new developments in border clearance operations

Steps involved in planning work activities

Required skills

Accurately input data into software application processes related to work activities

Adapt to new skill and knowledge requirements required due to the development of new border clearance operations

Communicate and liaise effectively with customs officers clients and others when carrying out border clearance functions

Identify import restrictions and prohibitions from relevant sources

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Plan organise and monitor own work activities

Read and interpret Customs legislation and other regulations

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information relevant to the conduct of border clearance functions

Read and interpret tariff schedules

Solve problems that arise during border clearances functions

Work 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

identifying the role and responsibilities of a customs broker

identifying the authorities and functions of customs

determining an appropriate reaction to a customs offence andor penalty notice

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

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate information and materials

applicable documentation including legislation and regulations and workplace procedures

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an

suitably 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 undertaking border clearance processes

knowledge tests and performance questions

direct observation of the candidate applying requirements to real or simulated work practices

New developments in border clearance operations may include:

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

Adaptability to new skill and knowledge requirements required due to the development of new border clearance operations may include:

Workplace procedures may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Documentation and records may include:

New developments in border clearance operations may include: