Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Restricted/prohibited goods/commodities subject to biosecurity and wildlife conservation regulations or other regulatory and/or permit requirements may include:
commodities containing ozone-depleting substances
dangerous goods, explosives, firearms and ammunition
flora and fauna
goods and materials that may be used to construct explosives or weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
hazardous waste
heritage and cultural items
horticultural and agricultural products
imported foods
industrial chemicals
plant, fish and animal products
therapeutic goods and complementary medicines
vessels and vehicles
wines and spirits
other commodities subject to Australian and overseas government regulations and requiring special permits
Information on relevant aspects of permit requirements may include:
quarantine permit requirements such as:
animal quarantine
approved providers
cargo clearance
conversion quantities
foods containing specified ingredients
origin
plant and animal exports
plant quarantine
pests and diseases
quarantine treatment
treatments undertaken
wildlife conservation requirements such as:
acquittals and specimen export records (SER)
export/import regulations
international treaties for wildlife conservation
special permit validation for exports
wildlife conservation
other special permit requirements such as:
commodities containing ozone-depleting substances
dangerous goods, explosives, firearms, ammunition; chemical, biological and radioactive weapons materials and components; other prohibited imports and exports
hazardous waste
heritage and cultural items
imported food program and permit regulations
prescribed amounts of cash
requirements for Therapeutic Goods Administration permits (TGA)
Agencies from which permits may be obtained may include:
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Australian Federal Police
Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
Attorney-General’s Department
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Defence
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Health and Ageing
Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and Local Government
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, Training and Research
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Health Insurance Commission
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Wheat Exports Australia
Checks made during an assessment of a permit or restriction assessment may include:
accuracy checks
checks for missing information
checks for unfulfilled requirements
checks for whether or not supplementary documents are required
Workplace procedures may include:
quality procedures
Communication in the work area may include:
electronic data interchange (EDI)
email
internet
oral, aural or signed communications
phone
Consultative processes may involve:
client
management
other employees and supervisors
regulatory authorities
Documentation and records may include:
dangerous goods declarations and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
emergency procedures
goods manifests
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
quality assurance procedures
regulations and codes of practice relevant to import and export procedures
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
relevant database systems
workplace policies and procedures related to t permit requirements
other government documentation covering regulated trade (including online)
Restricted/prohibited goods/commodities subject to quarantine and wildlife conservation regulations or other regulatory and/or special permit requirements may include:
animals, fish and birds
commodities containing ozone-depleting substances
dangerous goods, explosives, firearms and ammunition
flora and fauna
goods and materials that may be used to construct explosives or weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
hazardous waste
heritage and cultural items
horticultural and agricultural products
imported foods
industrial chemicals
plant and animal products
therapeutic goods and complementary medicines
vehicles
vessels
wines and spirits
other commodities subject to Australian requiring special permits
Information on relevant aspects of specialist permit requirements may include:
quarantine permit requirements, such as:
animal quarantine
approved providers
cargo clearance
conversion quantities
pests and diseases
plant and animal exports
plant quarantine
origin
prescribed substances in foods
quarantine treatment
treatments undertaken
wildlife conservation requirements, such as:
acquittals and specimen export records (SER)
export/import regulations
international treaties for wildlife conservation
special permit validation for exports
wildlife conservation
other special permit requirements, such as:
commodities containing ozone-depleting substances
dangerous goods, explosives, firearms, ammunition; chemical, biological and radioactive weapons materials and components; other prohibited imports and exports
hazardous waste
heritage and cultural items
imported food program and permit regulations
prescribed amounts of cash
requirements for Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) permits

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 goods, consignors or consignments subject to import and/or export permit and/or restrictions
identifying type of restrictions and /or permits
identifying valid permits
verifying goods/consignments meet requirements of any permit and/or import restriction.
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:
workplace where mentoring individuals or small groups can be conducted
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities
range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments
appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including applicable legislation, and regulations.
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation.
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge.
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through:
appropriate written and oral tests
knowledge and performance questions.