Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide general assistance to senior staff organising importing and exporting of goods. Work may be for an external client or for the organisation in which the individual is employed.
It applies to individuals who work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague in various international work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of requirements for importing and exporting goods.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Business Development – International Business
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Follow organisational systems and processes for organising importation and exportation of goods |
1.1 Detail goods to be imported or exported according to characteristics 1.2 Identify and access regulations and permits relating to international movement of specific goods with assistance of manager, supervisor or more senior personnel 1.3 Research and document required processes and trade routes to import or export specific goods as assigned by and under direction of manager, supervisor or more senior personnel 1.4 Seek assistance as required to research import or export requirements |
2 Contribute to cost calculations |
2.1 Discuss and record components of costs of importing or exporting specific goods with supervisor or manager 2.2 Make a determination of components of costs 2.3 Seek assistance as required in assigned tasks related to calculating costs for international movement of goods 2.4 Document costs for international movement of goods in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Check cost calculation for accuracy and completeness prior to forwarding to supervisor or manager 2.6 Finalise and recheck any revisions to calculations by self and supervisor or manager |
3 Assist in completing required documentation |
3.1 Complete and collate required documentation for international movement of goods 3.2 Seek assistance as required in completing and checking documentation 3.3 Check required documents and forward for further checking by supervisor or manager 3.4 Finalise documents and submit or lodge with relevant parties 3.5 Identify and file copies of required documents in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 Communicate with carriers |
4.1 Identify customs licensed places and transportation services to be used in the international movement of goods with assistance of supervisor, manager or more senior personnel 4.2 Ensure communication facilitates arrangements to move goods within required timelines 4.3 Identify problems and take actions as required to facilitate resolution 4.4 Follow through arrangements for transportation of goods including arrangements with overseas representatives of carriers to finalisation, including arrival of goods at intended destination and settlement effected to complete the contract 4.5 Seek assistance as required in communicating with carriers |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 1.3, 2.4-2.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2, 4.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2-1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5 |
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Numeracy |
2.1-2.6, 4.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2, 2.4, 3.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.2-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2-3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBINT303 Organise the importing and exporting of goods |
BSBINT303B Organise the importing and exporting of goods |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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