Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess documentation for compliance with biosecurity border clearance in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements and workplace requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals assessing documentation for compliance with biosecurity border clearance.
Work must be carried in compliance with the relevant and related legislation and workplace requirements concerning biosecurity border clearance functions. Work is undertaken in a range of environments including small to large worksites in the custom broking and international freight forwarding industries.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Comply with non commodity documentation requirements and declarations |
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Documentation for compliance with non commodity concerns related to cargo type is assessed in accordance with the Non Commodity Containerised Cargo Clearance (NCCC) Processes and Outcomes Document (POD) and the Non Commodity Information Requirements Policy |
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Documentation for compliance with non commodity concern statements is assessed in accordance with NCCC POD |
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Treatment certificates are assessed for compliance with treatment certificate requirements for solid timber packaging or dunnage |
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Documentation to determine delivery location category is assessed in accordance with NCCC POD and Non Commodity Information Requirements Policy |
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1.5 |
Correct answers for non commodity declaration are determined when lodging full import declaration in accordance with NCCC POD |
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Correct answers for non commodity declaration when lodging full import declaration are assessed in accordance with NCCC POD |
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Relevant records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
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Comply with commodity documentation requirements and declarations |
2.1 |
Documentation for commodities is assessed within scope of arrangement in accordance with the Automatic Entry Processing (AEP) for Commodities POD |
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Commodity related documentation is assessed for compliance with commodity concerns in accordance with AEP for Commodities POD |
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Correct commodity code and premises ID are determined for automatic entry processing for commodity as appropriate in accordance with AEP for Commodities POD |
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Relevant records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
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Comply with minimum document requirements |
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Documentation is assessed for compliance with overarching requirements in accordance with Minimum Documents policy |
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Documentation is assessed for compliance with format requirements in accordance with Minimum Documents policy |
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Consignment specific documentation is assessed for compliance with relevant requirements (such as transport documentation or government certification) in accordance with Minimum Documents Policy |
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Relevant records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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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:
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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:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in an:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Documentation may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Information on new developments in biosecurity border clearance operations may be obtained from: |
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Relevant requirements for consignment specific documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
X – Logistics