Qualification details

Release 3 . This is the third release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following general elective units have been updated:

• TLIG0002 Lead a work team
• TLIM0004 Mentor individuals or small groups
• TLIR0003 Monitor supplier performance
• TLIR0004 Negotiate a contract
• BSB imported units updated

Release 2 . This is the second release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The following general elective units have been added:

• TLIF0014 Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
• TLIX0006 Apply and monitor biosecurity policies and procedures.

Release 1 . This is the first release of this qualification in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This is a qualification for those engaged in customs broker job roles within the transport and logistics industry.

Successful achievement of this qualification will require the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Job roles 

The TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking qualification is aligned to the following defined role:

• customs broker.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 18 units of competency  comprising:

• 15 core units  listed below, plus 
• 3 general elective units  from the general elective units  listed below.

Up to 2 of the general elective units  may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟

Core units 

TLIX0001

Determine tariff classification of goods

TLIX0002

Initiate cargo border procedures

TLIX0003

Conduct advanced border clearance functions

TLIX0008

Comply with biosecurity border clearance

TLIX4036

Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions

TLIX5046

Carry out standard customs clearance practices

TLIX5047

Determine customs value

TLIX5048

Determine import/export prohibitions/restrictions

TLIX5049

Determine indirect taxes

TLIX5050

Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements

TLIX5052

Determine complex customs value

TLIX5053

Determine tariff classification for complex goods

TLIX5055

Apply anti-dumping and countervailing measures

TLIX5056

Carry out additional customs clearance practices

TLIX5058

Review decisions of regulatory bodies

General elective units 

BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

BSBOPS505

Manage quality customer service

TLIA5035

Manage international freight transfer

TLIF0014

Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

TLIG0002

Lead a work team

TLII0001

Market international freight forwarding services

TLIL5063

Review contracts, insurance, risk and liability in an international freight forwarding context

TLIM0004

Mentor individuals or small groups

TLIO0003

Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo

TLIP5025

Set and achieve budgets

TLIR0003

Monitor supplier performance

TLIR0004

Negotiate a contract

TLIR4002

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

TLIX0006

Apply and monitor biosecurity policies and procedures

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to TLI50813 Diploma of Customs Broking.