Pre-Exam Training Course

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Pre-Exam Training Course

• David Brush, John Chambers
• Licensed Customs Brokers

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INTRODUCTION

• TRAINERS
• CLASS TIMES AND PUNCTUALITY
• BREAKS
• TOILETS
• PHONES
• QUESTIONS
• PLAN FOR THE COURSE
• INTRODUCTORY TEST
• OUTCOMES
• EXAM TECHNIQUE
• CLOSING DATE NATIONAL EXAM APPLICATIONS
• CARGO MANAGEMENT RE-ENGINEERING OVERVIEW

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Trainer David Brush

• OCCUPATION
• CUSTOMS BROKER
• YEARS EXPERIENCED (JANUARY 1970) 33
• YEARS LICENSED (AUGUST 1974) 29
• DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE
• ALL (MOST) AREAS OF CUSTOMS AGENT/BROKER
  PROFESSION
• TRAINING EXPOSURE COMMENCED 1975
• SETTING AND CORRECTING EXAM PAPERS 1975 - 1983
• INVOLVED IN EIGHT RECENT NATIONAL EXAMS AS
• TEST SITTER
• EVALUATOR
• MARKER
• TRAINER

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Trainer John Chambers

• OCCUPATION
• CUSTOMS BROKER
• YEARS EXPERIENCED (JANUARY 1975) 28
• YEARS LICENSED (OCTOBER 1978) 25
• DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE
• ALL (MOST) AREAS OF CUSTOMS AGENT/BROKER
  PROFESSION
• 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS TARIFF CONSULTANT TO
  INDUSTRY INCLUDING REPRESENTATIONS TO GOVERNMENT
• TRAINING EXPOSURE COMMENCED 2000
• INVOLVED IN SEVERAL STUDY GROUPS FOR CUSTOMS
  INDUSTRY
• INVOLVED IN DISCTRONICS, SUPREME COURT DISPUTE
  REGARDING CLASSIFICATION

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.CLASS TIMES .PUNCTUALITY .BREAKS .TOILETS .
PHONES .QUESTIONS
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Goals and Objectives

• TO LOCATE AND REMEDY FLAWS IN TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• TO LOCATE AND REMEDY FLAWS IN EXAM TECHNIQUE
• ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• TO PASS THE EXAM

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Plan For The Course

• REFER OUTLINE AS ADVERTISED
• SESSIONS WILL RUN TO THE PROGRAM
• PREPARE AHEAD ANTICIPATE THE SUBJECT
• FORM STUDY GROUPS

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Exam Technique

• THE RULES
• THE PURPOSE OF THE EXAM
• PREPARATION
• STUDY TECHNIQUE
• APPROACH TO THE EXAM
• EXAM TECHNIQUE

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The Rules

• YOU KNOW THE BASICS
• WE AIM TO
• ASSIST WITH EXAM TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT
• ASSIST WITH YOUR TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
• WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THROUGH THE EXAM
• YOUR PART IS TO
• BE PREPARED TO SELF START
• TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PASSING THE EXAM
• CONTRIBUTE TO CLASS DISCUSSIONS
• COMPLETE ALL TASKS ASSIGNED

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The Exam

• TO TEST
• YOUR KNOWLEDGE
• YOUR TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
• COMPETENCE IN REASONING
• COMPETENCE IN EXPLAINING

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Study Technique

• ESTABLISH A ROUTINE, NOW
• STUDY TO COVER SUBJECT MATTER AHEAD OF CLASS
• MENTALLY PHYSICALLY PREPARE
• MARK YOUR TEXT BOOKS
• PUT ASIDE 10 WEEKS
• KEEP YOUR PERSPECTIVE!

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Before the Exam

• Do a list of any areas you are uncertain of
• Prepare your resource material
• The night before
• Calculator/Laptop batteries charged?
• Avoid last minute cramming
• Relax and prepare mentally
• Use the reading time
• Plan your strategy based on your strengths
• Identify which questions you want to attack

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Exam Technique

• Notes on the exam paper get no marks
• Quote legislation/notes only if required
• Legislation- interconnected areas and
  relationships
• Work in total quantities

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At the Exam

• Work to a plan
• ONE MARK PER MINUTE
• WORK TO YOUR STRENGTHS
• USE SEPARATE PAGE FOR EACH ANSWER.
• USE DOT POINTS
• ENSURE NOTE/AUTHORITIES SUPPORT YOU ANSWER
• ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
• Stick to your plan
• Dont Panic !

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Summary

• Plan ahead now
• Work hard
• by yourself
• in your group
• with us
• Develop a trust in your own ability
• Call us when you pass

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National Exam Applications

• Must have certified evidence of having passed
• Applications must be lodged by
• 28th September 2003
• More details - www.cbfca.com.au