TLIX0035 — Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals
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What an assessment for TLIX0035 must cover
51 assessable components: 9 elements (29 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Outline the framework for Australia’s international trade involvement
- 1.1Australia’s role and involvement in international trade in relation to border clearance of cargo is explained
- 1.2Role and function of World Trade Organization (WTO) is explained in accordance with relevant Agreements
- 1.3Role and function of World Customs Organization (WCO) is explained in accordance with relevant Agreements
- 1.4Role and function of international conventions and treaties are explained
- 1.5Tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade are explained
- 1.6Domestic implementation in Australia of sources of international law are explained
2 Outline the structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to importing and exporting cargo
- 2.1Role of Acts and regulations within the national context of importing and exporting cargo is explained
- 2.2Australia’s adoption of international conventions and treaties for importing and exporting cargo is explained
3 Outline the structure and effect of Australian legislation in relation to border clearance activities
- 3.1Authority and function of the Australian Government and its officers under border control legislation is reviewed
- 3.2Powers of the regulatory authority and their officers are reviewed
- 3.3Responsibilities and obligations of a licensed customs broker under border control legislation are reviewed
- 3.4Ethical practices of a licensed customs broker are explained
- 3.5Australian Trusted Trader program is explained
4 Identify role and responsibilities of a licensed customs broker
- 4.1Process of obtaining a customs broker’s licence under Customs Act is explained
- 4.2Types of customs broker’s licence and conditions is explained
5 Apply Incoterms to the movement of cargo
- 5.1Purpose and different types of Incoterms are interpreted
- 5.2Responsibilities, obligations and risks to the parties under Incoterms are explained
- 5.3Incoterms are applied as required
6 Identify documentation used in border clearance
- 6.1Required documentation is identified
- 6.2Documentation meeting clearance requirements is confirmed
- 6.3Commercial documents matching transport documents is confirmed
7 Identify methods of payment
- 7.1Methods of payment for international trade are identified
- 7.2Parties involved in international trade and international movement of cargo are identified
8 Manage information
- 8.1Requirements for the retention of documents and electronic data are explained
- 8.2Retention of communications is explained
9 Identify insurance options
- 9.1Marine insurance options are explained
- 9.2Concepts of general average and force majeure are explained
- 9.3Procedures to handle pillage, damage and/or loss are explained
- 9.4Other relevant liability insurance options are explained
Performance evidence
- describing processes to obtain a customs broker licence
- explaining record management including retention of communication and documentation
- explaining relevant liability insurance options
- identifying and matching required border clearance documentation
- identifying methods of payment for international trade
- interpreting and applying Incoterms
Knowledge evidence
- concepts of general average and force majeure
- impact of the following when preparing information for border clearance including:
- importance and role of commercial documentation, including bills of lading, waybills and air waybills in moving cargo
- Incoterms responsibilities, obligations and risks
- method of payment:
- bills of exchange and their implications
- letters of credit and their implications for cargo movement and customs broking activities
- procedures for handling pillages, damage and/or loss
- relevant customs and related legislation and codes for importing cargo
- role of parties involved in international cargo movement including:
- World Customs Organization (WCO)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- safety of transport activities including:
- transport activities as defined by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or applicable state/territory law and regulations
- parties in the chain of responsibility and the concept of level of influence and control
Foundation skills
- Foundation skills: Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
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What does an assessment tool for TLIX0035 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIX0035 needs to address all 51 unit components: 9 elements with 29 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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