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Title
Explain and carry out exhibit handling for border management
Level
4
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard, in the context of a
Customs border management environment, are able to: explain
the chain of evidence and exhibit handling process; collect,
preserve, and label exhibits; and carry out goods tracking and
storage processes for exhibits.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Border Management
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Recommended: Unit 18643, Demonstrate knowledge of the
powers of a Customs officer; or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge or skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Performance in relation to the outcomes and evidence requirements must comply
with current legislation, policies and procedures, including:
Customs and Excise Act 1996;
Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989;
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975;
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978;
Medicines Act 1981;
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, www.customs.govt.nz).
2
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.
Exhibit refers to a document or other object that is taken by a Customs officer, and
may be produced before the Court as evidence to support a charge.
Organisational requirements refer to instructions to staff on policies, procedures, and
methodologies which are documented and are available in the workplace. They must
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be consistent with applicable legislation and any other applicable compliance
requirements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the chain of evidence and exhibit handling process in a Customs environment.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The definition of an exhibit is explained in terms of its evidential value.
1.2
The chain of evidence and how it relates to the evidential value of an exhibit is
explained.
1.3
The authority for taking exhibits in accordance with the Customs and Excise Act
1996 is explained.
1.4
The process of collecting and preserving exhibits is explained in accordance
with organisational requirements.
1.5
The tracking and storage process for exhibits is explained in accordance with
organisational requirements.
Outcome 2
Collect, preserve, and label exhibits in a Customs environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Exhibits are collected and preserved for Customs purposes in accordance with
organisational requirements.
2.2
Exhibits are labelled in accordance with organisational requirements.
Outcome 3
Carry out goods tracking and storage processes for exhibits in a Customs environment.
Range
three exhibits.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Goods tracking information of exhibits is entered into the Customs Computer
System in accordance with organisational requirements.
3.2
Secure storage of exhibits is carried out in accordance with organisational
requirements.
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Documentation relating to the exhibits is completed in accordance with
organisational requirements.
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.
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