CUS204 Principles of Cargo Control (8)

Abstract

In this subject students examine the concepts of Customs control as it relates to the measures applied by border managers to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations for which they have administrative responsibility in respect of cargo movements across borders. Students will gain an understanding of the essential techniques and procedures which allow border managers to accurately identify areas of high risk and concentrate resources in those areas while allowing the majority of goods to pass across the border with minimal intervention

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Canberra Campus
Session 2
Online	Canberra Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CUS204
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	Centre for Customs and Excise Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the cargo environment and the factors influencing some of the Customs procedures and processes in that environment
be able to analyse the effect that particular international organisations and treaties have on customs control in respect of how cargo is treated, moved and managed
be able to demonstrate an understanding of how improving the flow of information between a carrier and Customs will facilitate the release of cargo
be able to assess key aspects of the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC) establishing world�s best Customs practice for cargo processing
be able to evaluate critically how risk indicators serve as a practical tool to select and target cargo for potential non-compliance with Customs law
be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of how consultation and co-operation with other government agencies and industry can enhance Customs ability to manage compliance
be able to identify and communicate clearly the relevant issues raised by a practical cargo processing scenario, analyse the implications of the issues and propose appropriate actions

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Control of Cargo: role and responsibilities, Guiding international organisations
Cargo processing: Cargo Reporting, Revised Kyoto Convention, Discharge of Cargo
Facilitation and control: Risk/profiling and targeting, Types of cargo control
Compliance and Cooperation: Relevant customs law and regulations, Partnerships/Customs, Industry and trade

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