International Trade Practices and Policies

Gain a thorough grounding in foreign trade and investment policies, with International Trade Practices and Policies.

This unit will acquaint you with the procedures and documentation required to facilitate an international trade transaction. Using the industry-based computer software OzDocs, you will be introduced to both export and import transactions.


International Trade Practices and Policies will give you a broad understanding of Australia’s relationship with other nations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Evaluate risks in foreign exchange, international payments, and trade settlements; and formulate risk mitigation strategies;
2. Determine and generate documents required to process export/import transactions;
3. Integrate conceptual and practical knowledge to facilitate international trade operations; and,
4. Adapt the working knowledge to the digitalisation of trade transactions through group collaborations and in inter-cultural settings.