Practice 1 (TOL280)

Customs and border management is a field of study that requires practical training in addition to theoretical knowledge. In order for students to see the connection between theory and practice, an introduction to the customs profession based on practical training will be given through this course. The practical training involves a combination of seminars, supervision, observational practice, skills training and simulation. In Supervised professional training 1, emphasis will be placed on observation and supervision.

  • Parts of the internship will be carried out as internship preparatory seminars at UiS.
  • A minimum of 3 weeks is set aside for observation-based practice which is carried out at practice sites.
  • Practice can be spread throughout the semester.

Initially, students will attend a seminar as an introduction to and preparation for supervised professional training in Norwegian Customs. Shift work may occur.


Course description for study year 2023-2024

Facts

Course code

TOL280

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Topics included in Practice 1 are:

  • Control of goods
  • Safe control and HSE in the control work
  • Forms of sanctioning: reports, fixed penalty, etc.
  • Processing/customs procedures and declaration control

Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:

After successfully completing the course, students will have knowledge about:

  • the role of a customs officer in Norwegian Customs, and the agency’s role, tasks, organisation and function as a protector of society
  • how customs officials can prevent the illegal import and export of goods
  • border and goods control and the control support systems that are used
  • how to relate practice to applicable legislation, framework conditions and professional ethics guidelines that regulate work as a customs officer
  • how to account for opportunities and challenges in border management work with regard to HSE

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • under supervision, participate in carrying out processing and customs procedure when importing and exporting goods
  • under supervision, participate in and carry out declaration control in order to assess the correctness of classification, origin, quantity and determination of customs value in relation to the determination of customs duty, fees and restrictions
  • explain which sanctions may be used in the event of customs violations and the application of these

After successfully completing the course, students will have general competence in:

  • under supervision, organising their own work and safeguarding health, safety and environment perspectives
  • demonstrating the willingness and ability to utilise guidance and feedback
  • identifying their own knowledge requirements, showing self-awareness in relation to their own learning needs, and collecting and acquiring new knowledge and skills
  • reflecting on and participating in interdisciplinary collaboration
  • interacting with fellow students and colleagues
  • under supervision, identifying and creating connections between the more theoretical courses and supervised professional training

Required prerequisite knowledge

TOL130 Customs in an Organizational and Societal Perspective

Exam

Written reflection report og praksis

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written reflection report 1/2 1 Weeks Passed / Not Passed All
Praksis 1/2 6 Weeks Passed / Not Passed All

The overall final assessment will be made by the main supervisors in the Norwegian Customs and the course coordinator at UiS. The supervisors at each location will ensure that studens attend all work assignmenst with checklists provedes by teh main supervisor. A written reflection report from the completed supervised professional training must be submitted one week after the end of Practice 1, and is part of the course assessment (must be 1500 words +/- 10%).If there is any doubt about the approval of Practice 1, students must be notified in writing within a reasonable period of time. The notification must indicate what the student is not able to master and the requirements that must be met in order to have the course approved. Should the student, despite showing satisfactory progress of study throughout their training, demonstrate actions/behaviour that clearly do not provide a basis for passing the practice, the student may still be given a ‘fail’ grade even if prior notification of doubt was not given.In order to pass Practice 1, students must have fulfilled a minimum of 80% of the practical training activities. Separate assessment criteria will be drawn up for the practical training periods in collaboration with Norwegian Customs.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Christian Henrik Alexander Kuran

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method of work

Students will receive continuous feedback from the supervisor on their own practice and behaviour.

A reflection report must be submitted at the end of the practical training period and is included as a basis for assessment.

Open for

Customs and Border Management - Bachelor's Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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