Fast track your Australian customs broker licence
Accelerate your Australian customs broker licence with WiseTech Academy’s fully accredited, 100% online TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking and customs broking courses. Delivered by some of the most experienced licensed customs brokers and logistics experts in Australia, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to apply for your customs broker licence in Australia and become a customs broker.
Your 100% online customs broking course
The engaging online format of WiseTech Academy’s Diploma of Customs Broking offers a fresh approach to learning, ensuring that customs broking students can continue working in the industry whilst pursuing their studies.
There are no enrolment deadlines — you can start at any time of year.
Need further info on the TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking or our online customs broking courses? Please view our helpful Student Guide or get in touch with us directly.
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The Diploma and your licence
To be licensed as a customs broker in Australia, you must satisfy three requirements under the Customs Act 1901: you must be a fit and proper person, you must hold an approved qualification, and you must demonstrate sufficient acquired experience. The Diploma of Customs Broking satisfies the qualification requirement. An exemption can be granted where you demonstrate you have otherwise acquired the knowledge covered by the Diploma.
Applications are lodged with Broker Licensing at the Australian Border Force. The National Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Committee (NCBLAC) reviews your application and makes a recommendation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, who decides whether to grant the licence. You may be asked to attend an NCBLAC interview.
Completing the Diploma does not guarantee that you will be licensed. Full requirements are published on the Australian Border Force website.
Recognition
WiseTech Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45574), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Our TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking is a nationally recognised Australian qualification that sits within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
A nationally recognised qualification is recognised by employers and regulators across Australia, whichever registered training organisation issues it.
TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking Fees
The full course study fee for the TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking is free. Please refer to our Student Guide for further information.
Customs Broking Course Facilitators
The WiseTech Academy Diploma of Customs Broking is created and delivered by some of Australia’s leading, practising licensed customs brokers.
Nationally Recognised Training
TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking is nationally recognised training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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- Access to student forum
- Webinars with experts
- Expert videos
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Before you enrol
There are no enrolment deadlines and no semester intakes. You can start at any time of year.
Before you enrol in the Diploma, you complete our free Registration course. It takes about 1.5 hours and there is no charge for it.
The Registration course covers five things: a Training Needs Analysis, so we understand your industry experience; a Digital Literacy assessment; a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment; your Unique Student Identifier; and your enrolment form. We then arrange a short telephone interview with you.
We review everything together and tell you the outcome in writing. You may be accepted, and you enrol. You may be accepted on condition that you first complete The Basics of Customs Entry Compiling, which applies where your Training Needs Analysis shows a gap in Australian customs industry experience, and which is free. Or you may not be accepted. We will tell you which outcome applies to you and the reason for it.
Completing the Registration course does not enrol you in the Diploma.
Student Guide
Check out the Diploma of Customs Broking Student Guide for more information on Core and Elective Units, Fees, Timetables, Assessments and more.
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Student Guide
Welcome to WiseTech Academy’s TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking
Welcome to your helpful guide to the TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking (“the Diploma”) offered by WiseTech Academy (RTO Code 45574). You are here because you are interested in undertaking the Diploma and this guide has been designed to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about enrolling in the Diploma with the WiseTech Academy.
We also want this guide to provide you with insight into what is involved in studying the Diploma with the Academy so you can understand how the course works, your role in it, and how to get the best out of it.
We welcome your input and questions, so if there is anything we haven’t answered for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via [email protected].
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking is a nationally recognised qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It is recognised by industry across Australia as a qualification leading to specific vocational outcomes.
WiseTech Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45574), regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), and is approved to deliver and assess this qualification as part of its scope of registration.
WiseTech Academy's scope of registration and the qualification can be verified on training.gov.au, Australia's national register for vocational education and training.
Recognition by Industry
The basis of any nationally recognised qualification is the input of industry. This ensures that a qualification reflects the current workplace in terms of its currency and relevance. Sue Danks, Bill Murphy, and Renee Wilson from the WiseTech Academy were members of the Technical Advisory Committee from industry that oversaw the development of the Diploma qualification.
The TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking offered by WiseTech Academy is recognised by the National Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Committee (NCBLAC) as the pre-requisite program of study for persons seeking licensing in Australia as customs brokers.
Course content
There are 14 courses in total in this Diploma. All 14 are mandatory and are required to be completed to receive your Diploma (subject to WiseTech Academy recognized prior learning and credit transfer rules). There are no elective courses.
At WiseTech Academy we understand that flexibility is crucial for student success. There are no enrolment deadlines to start your study. You can enrol at any time of the year.
We provide multiple, flexible assessments submission dates throughout the year, giving you the option to choose an assessment date that is right for you. With multiple assessment submission dates available every two months (excluding Jan & Dec), this removes the need for extension requests and allows you to choose when to submit your assessment. If you find a subject easy, you can work through it quickly. If you encounter a challenging subject, you can take your time.
The Academy recommends a specific order of study as listed below.
We recommend to study BIO – TLIX0008 Comply with biosecurity border clearance first. If taking two courses at a time, we recommend AKB – TLIX0035 Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals as the second course. Level 1 courses should be completed before progressing to Level 2, and Level 2 should be completed before progressing to Level 3.
The Diploma of Customs Broking is self-paced and designed to be completed within 1.5 years if committing approximately 7 hours per week per course.
Note: The actual time to complete each course will depend on the previous experience of the student. For example, an experienced classifier may complete the courses in a fraction of the time, due to prior experience in the field.
The national code is the unique alpha-numeric code given to a course of study in the Australian national training system. While we do refer to this national code a lot in your courseware and assessments, we tend more regularly to use a short code of three letters as a type of easy acronym to describe each course.
The following order is recommended for the first six courses. Standard progression recommendation is 1-2 courses studied at a time.
TLIX0008 - Comply with biosecurity border clearance (BIO)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess documentation for compliance with biosecurity border clearance in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements and workplace requirements.
TLIX0035 - Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals (AKB)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required as an introduction to border clearance
TLIX0036 - Determine tariff classification of goods (TC1)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the customs tariff classification of goods.
* This unit is a pre-requisite for the TC2 unit
TLIX0037 - Apply border clearance procedures (BCP)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply customs clearance procedures.
TLIX0038 - Apply customs procedures (ACP)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required when applying customs procedures.
TLIX0039 - Determine customs value (CV1)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out customs valuation using the transaction value method only, for the purpose of determining the customs value.
* This unit is a pre-requisite for both the CV1 and ITX unit
The following order is recommended for the next seven courses. Standard progression recommendation is 1-2 courses studied at a time.
TLIX0040 - Determine complex customs value (CV2)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out complex customs valuation in accordance with customs and relevant legislation.
* Must complete the pre-requisite unit CV1 before you can take this unit
TLIX0041 - Manage goods under customs control (MGC)
This course involves the skills and knowledge required to manage goods under customs control.
TLIX0042 - Determine complex tariff classifications (TC2)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to classify goods for import and export of goods in accordance with the current Australian Customs Act, Customs Tariff Act and other relevant legislation.
* Must complete the pre-requisite unit TC1 before you can take this unit
TLIX0043 - Determine indirect taxes (ITX)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine indirect taxes as part of customs broking activities.
* Must complete the pre-requisite unit CV1 before you can take this unit
TLIX0044 - Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements (OAP)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to determine the origin of goods and to interpret the application of preference schemes and/or free trade agreements to those goods.
TLIX0045 - Determine import/export prohibitions/restrictions (IEP)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply permit requirements as part of customs broking activities in accordance with the current Australian Customs Act as amended and other relevant legislation.
TLIX0046 - Apply anti-dumping and countervailing measures (DCM)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify goods subject to dumping and/or countervailing measures, and to calculate applicable duties.
This is the final course of the Diploma.
TLIX0047 - Review decisions of regulatory bodies (DRB)
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to review the decisions of regulatory bodies, including current Australian Government departments with the responsibility for border clearance issues.
Managing your study load
At WiseTech Academy, we have defined a study sequence for the smooth progression through the Diploma of Customs Broking. We call it the ‘standard progression’. Standard progression through the Diploma assumes that you will undertake no more than two study courses at any time and is predicated upon you:
- Taking the courses in the order in which they are recommended
- Successfully completing each course you undertake
- Not deferring any courses
Naturally, you can take longer if you wish, and there is no penalty or problems with doing that. After all, we recognise that it is only YOU who can make the decision about how you manage your own work/life/study balance and we encourage you to take that into consideration when choosing your course load.
On the other hand, if you have lots of experience, some credit transfer, plenty of free time on your hands, and good workplace support, you can complete the Diploma in less time than the standard progression.
Just one word of caution though: experience tells us that if you load up on too many study courses and you don’t have the time, support, experience, balance etc, it usually doesn’t work and you end up starting courses that you can’t finish. If you are unsure of your study load, or if you have any questions about the Diploma study sequence, please contact Student Administration via [email protected].
Course fees
There are no fees for registration or for the complete Diploma of Customs Broking Course.
Who Can Enrol
Enrolment in the Diploma of Customs Broking is limited to applicants located in Australia who do not hold a student visa. You need to be in Australia for the entire time you are studying with us, as we do not deliver training or assessment to students outside Australia.
If you hold a visa other than a student visa, you can apply. Check the study conditions attached to your visa with the Department of Home Affairs before you do.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
What you receive
As you complete each unit, WiseTech Academy issues a Statement of Attainment for that unit. You can use it as evidence to an employer of exactly what you have completed while you are still studying.
When you successfully complete all 14 units, WiseTech Academy issues your TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking together with a record of your results.
No credential is issued upon completion of the Registration course. It is the step you take before you enrol.
International Applicants
The Diploma of Customs Broking is an Australian qualification, issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This qualification uses some content that may be applicable to other WCO members such as in depth training in tariff classification and customs valuation, but it is focused on Australian legislation and case law, as well as Australian customs broking practice and procedure, and is specifically designed to meet the educational requirements for individuals seeking to become licensed customs brokers in Australia.
Applications for licensing are made to the National Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Committee (NCBLAC), but it should be noted that licensing in Australia is also dependent upon residency and demonstrated significant experience in this field. This Diploma is not recognized as a customs broking qualification in any other country.
Enrolment in the Diploma of Customs Broking is limited to applicants located in Australia who do not hold a student visa. You need to be in Australia for the entire time you are studying with us, as we do not deliver training or assessment to students outside Australia.
If you hold a visa other than a student visa, you can apply. Check the study conditions attached to your visa with the Department of Home Affairs before you do.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
Transferring students
If you are transferring from another RTO and have already completed units towards the Diploma of Customs Broking, you may be eligible for credit transfer. There is no fee for credit transfer, and approved units will be applied to your student record.
Where possible, we recommend selecting units that allow you to rejoin the standard course progression as soon as possible. However, you may choose units that best suit your study needs and circumstances.
If you have completed units from the superseded TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking, we can also assist you with transitioning to TLI50822.
If you need help with credit transfer, transition or selecting your units, please contact Student Administration at [email protected].
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that recognises skills and knowledge you have gained through previous work, training and experience. RPL may be granted for individual units or, where you can demonstrate competency across all requirements, the entire Diploma.
To support an RPL application, you must provide evidence that is:
- Authentic – your own work
- Valid – relevant to the unit being assessed
- Current – demonstrates your current or recent competency
- Sufficient – covers all relevant competency requirements
Your application and evidence will be reviewed by a qualified assessor who is also a licensed customs broker. You may also be asked to participate in a competency conversation or complete a challenge assessment to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
RPL can be a rigorous process, and gathering sufficient evidence may require considerable time and effort. If you are unsure whether RPL is suitable for you, please contact Student Administration at [email protected].
Studying online
If you have never studied online before - or even if you have - it’s worth spending a bit of time getting to know how the Academy delivers its program to you.
We have created a learning strategy for you that is designed to inform, engage, and challenge you as you learn. It’s not at all difficult to navigate, but it is important that you understand how the program works, and your role in the program to make it work successfully for you so that you get the most out of it.
In most study courses, you will see there is a document that contains the learning material for your program. You can either read it online or download it to your device.
You need to treat this as your lecture material. It is the primary source of information in the program, and you will be referring to it often. It will also be where you will find the answers to many of the quizzes we have placed throughout the study unit, as well as the formal assessments in the program.
This learning material has been written by some of Australia’s most experienced customs brokers, so it
is current, relevant, and totally relatable to the work of a licensed customs broker.
We believe it is vitally important as you progress through each study course, that you have a chance to stop and reflect on your learning to make sure you have a clear comprehension of the material you have just learned.
We help you with this reflection by providing a series of short quizzes or activities that you can complete at various stages throughout each study course. These are quizzes that are not marked, nor do they contribute to your final result in the study course.
You undertake them in your own time, and you get instant feedback about your response. They are optional, but we strongly suggest you take the time to undertake these quizzes as they really will help
you with your:
- Recall of information - this helps to reinforce your learning through repetition
- Comprehension - coming up with the answer yourself prior to seeing the correct answer will allow you to “self-test” your understanding of what you have read
Educational experts have been telling us for decades that learning collectively - for most people anyway - is better than learning alone. The research tells us that learning is a social activity in which people often learn a lot informally from each other, as well as from the more formal sources such as lectures, tutorials, reading material, etc.
We subscribe to that view, and so we have added discussion forums to each study course to enhance your social learning experience. You are strongly encouraged to contribute to the forums and use them to grow your knowledge in the process.
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