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Diploma of Customs Broking
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TLI50822
You have navigated the complexities of international trade and border clearance for years, developing a deep understanding of tariff classifications and customs valuation. We are currently establishing partnerships with registered training organisations to facilitate a formal recognition pathway for the Diploma of Customs Broking. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you guide your extensive industry experience toward this essential qualification.
About This Qualification
This is a qualification for those engaged in customs broker job role within international supply chain industries. Successful achievement of this qualification will require the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Job Role: Licenced customs broker. The Diploma of Customs Broking meets one of the Australian Border Force requirements to obtain a customs brokers licence. Refer to the Australian Border Force website for further information.
Qualification Code
TLI50822
Training Package
TLI — Transport and Logistics Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
14 (14 core + 0 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Licensed Customs Broker | Providing professional assistance and expert advice on customs, quarantine, and import/export matters under a federal licence. |
| Customs Compliance Manager | Overseeing an organisation's adherence to border clearance regulations and managing complex tariff classification portfolios. |
| International Trade Consultant | Advising businesses on duty minimisation strategies, free trade agreements, and navigating global supply chain restrictions. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
The Diploma of Customs Broking is a primary educational requirement for obtaining a customs broker licence from the Australian Border Force (ABF). While this qualification is a necessary step, the ABF also requires applicants to meet specific 'fit and proper person' criteria and other regulatory standards prior to issuing a licence.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A comprehensive CV detailing your history in international supply chains
- ✓Position descriptions highlighting your role in customs clearance
- ✓Letters of support from licensed customs brokers or senior managers
Tariff & Valuation
- ✓Samples of tariff classification determinations and supporting rationales
- ✓Customs valuation worksheets for complex import scenarios
- ✓Evidence of determining indirect taxes including GST and LCT
Border Compliance
- ✓Records of biosecurity border clearance submissions and permits
- ✓Documentation demonstrating the management of goods under customs control
- ✓Evidence of applying import and export prohibitions or restrictions
Trade Agreements
- ✓Determinations of origin under various preference schemes
- ✓Free Trade Agreement (FTA) compliance documentation
- ✓Records of applying anti-dumping and countervailing measures
Regulatory Liaison
- ✓Correspondence with the Australian Border Force or Department of Agriculture
- ✓Submissions for the review of decisions made by regulatory bodies
- ✓Internal compliance audit reports regarding border clearance procedures
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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