NZQA registered unit standard
18633 version 2
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Title
Use Customs Computer System as a work tool
Level
3
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
and apply knowledge of Customs Computer System and its use
as a work tool; and process, create and update activity reports
using Customs Computer System.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Border Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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Performance in relation to the outcomes and evidence requirements must comply
with current legislation, policies and procedures, including:
Customs and Excise Act 1996;
Customs and Excise Regulations 1996;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available
from www.ssc.govt.nz);
New Zealand Customs Service Code of Conduct (available from NZ Customs
Service, PO Box 2218, Wellington 6140, www.customs.govt.nz).
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Definitions
Customs Computer System is the term used to describe the Customs technology
system. Customs Computer System is a complex computer system that receives a
wide range of Customs data, and provides a mechanism for the processing of
passenger, goods and Customs information. This system may also be known as
CusMod.
Organisational requirements refer to instructions to staff on policies, procedures, and
methodologies which are documented and are available in the workplace. They must
be consistent with applicable legislation and any other applicable compliance
requirements.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
18633 version 2
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Customs Computer System and its use as a work
tool.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Customs Computer System is accessed.
1.2
Components of the Customs Computer System Navigator menus and submenus and their use are identified.
Range
maintenance, client service, goods, intelligence, passenger,
workflow.
1.3
The online help facility is utilised to access additional information on Customs
Computer System operational parameters.
1.4
The electronic cargo information entry facility used to facilitate the clearance of
imported goods is identified and explained in accordance with organisational
requirements.
1.5
The different types of activity reports are identified and explained in terms of
use.
Outcome 2
Process, create and update activity reports using Customs Computer System.
Range
two reports.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Activity reports are created in accordance with organisational requirements.
2.2
Activity reports are accessed, viewed and completed in accordance with
organisational requirements.
Range
includes but is not limited to – workflow, general query.
2.3
Alerts are accessed from activity reports.
2.4
Customs Computer System alerts are checked and actioned in accordance with
organisational requirements.
2.5
Checks are made against previous intelligence information held by Customs in
accordance with organisational requirements.
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
18633 version 2
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Status and review information
Registration date
16 July 2010
Date version published
16 July 2010
Planned review date
1 February 2015
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0121
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation info@skills.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes
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The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016