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Customs and excise officers approve or deny the passage of goods through customs barriers for international business and ensure compliance with consignment legislation. They facilitate communication between import and export trading institutions and government officials, and are responsible for taxation calculation and ensuring payment.

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Competences
30
Groups
4
Essential
12
Optional
18

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

3 competences
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals

The international and national legal rules for exporting and importing dangerous chemicals.

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international import export regulations

The principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.

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international taxation of transfer prices

The requirements and regulations of the transfer prices of goods and services between legal entities, especially in an international setting.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
illegal substances

The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.

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international business

The processes related to production or distribution of goods and services across borders.

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tax legislation

Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.

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Essential skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

3 competences
control trade commercial documentation

Monitor written records containing information related to commercial transactions such as invoice, letter of credit, order, shipping, certificate of origin.

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coordinate import transportation activities

Oversee import transportation operations; optimise import processes and service strategies.

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manage import export licenses

Ensure the effective issuing of permits and licenses in import and export processes.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
calculate tax

Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.

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handle surveillance equipment

Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.

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undertake inspections

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
regulations for international transportation

The relevant regulations and legislation that applies to transportation of national or foreign cargo or passengers to and from different countries via vessels or aircraft.

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Cross-sector

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

5 competences
prepare documentation for international shipping

Prepare and process official documents for international shipping.

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provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions

Inform clients about the export restrictions, which consist of regulations about limitations on the quantity of exported goods imposed by a specific country or government.

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provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions

Inform clients about import restrictions such as import tariffs, licenses, quotas, currency restrictions, prohibition and other related regulations.

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select items for auction

Research and select products to be auctioned.

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train animals for professional purposes

Train animals for specific activities in order to help humans carry out their professional tasks.

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Cross-sector

12 competences
check official documents

Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.

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comply with legal regulations

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

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conduct research interview

Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.

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give instructions to staff

Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.

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maintain operational communications

Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation functions smoothly.

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patrol areas

Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicating with emergency response organisations.

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present evidence

Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.

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process payments

Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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transport dangerous goods

Classify, pack, mark, label and document dangerous goods, such as explosive materials, gases and flammable liquids. Adhere to international and national regulations.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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