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Incoterms Refresher (2020)

Freight and Supply Chain

A refresher on the importance of understanding the cost & risk of each trade transaction in the logistics environment.

Who should do this course

Any person dealing with risks & costs in the supply chain – exporters, importers & freight forwarders acting on behalf of the importer & exporter.

Role players – seller, buyer, bank, ports, customs, freight forwarder, clearing agent, governments etc.
International Commercial Terms: Incoterms® 2020 – importance of understanding the cost & risk of each trade transaction in the logistics environment.
The definition of the precise point at which the seller of goods in international trade “delivers” those goods to the buyer.
Explaining the duties & obligations of the seller & the buyer respectively with regard to the movement of goods and their responsibilities, risks and costs.
Definitions: EXW, FCA, FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP, DPU, DAP, DDP.
Usage of correct Incoterm for Air, Sea, Road.
Visual simulation of each incoterm.
Visual simulation of different trade transaction.
Visual simulation of decisions made as a buyer, seller or freight forwarder in different scenarios.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 3

Duration:
Half Day Workshop

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	1/2 day	950.00
VS	1/2 day	950.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

Contact training@dev.metrominds.co.za
for group pricing

110942 Supply Chain Practitioner

Freight and Supply Chain

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the required knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based learning experience to prepare a learner to operate as a Supply Chain Practitioner. A Supply Chain Practitioner develops operational schedules and action plans to coordinate service delivery in the supply chain in accordance with customer/end user requirements and performance objectives and manages relationships with customer/end user and suppliers.

Entry Level Requirements
NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.

Who should do this course?
Anyone that would like to develop and coordinate operational schedules for supply chain operational plans and monitor the execution of supply chain operational schedules.

Assessment required for competency.

Introduction to supply chain management.
Procurement operations.
Performance and contract management and improvement of operations.
Demand execution management operations.
Production operations.
Warehousing and facilities operations.
Inventory Management.
Transport and distribution operations.
Returns management.
Translate operational plans and performance objectives into operational schedules for the supply chain.
Coordinate implementation of supply chain operational schedules.
Manage contract implementation and service level agreements
Monitor implementation of demand execution and customer relationship activities.
Internal Moderation (For Office use only).
Monitor execution of operational activities for transportation, warehousing and production.
Monitor operational procurement related activities.
Develop criteria and evaluate operational scheduling.
Implementation compliance.
Operational scheduling and coordination processes.
Processes for monitoring and evaluating operational plans.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 180

Duration:
12 Months Contact Class

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	12 months	42,550.00
VS	12 months	42,550.00
OD	12 months	36,550.00
OS	12 months	38,550.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

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for group pricing

59298 National Certificate: Customs Clearance: Forwarding and Clearing Advanced Level 4 Specialisation in Customs (FF4C)

Freight and Supply Chain

Registered as a Learnership.

This qualification broadens the scope of freight forwarding, customs and trade. The knowledge is applied in a practical way through case studies and experiential projects. The students are exposed to solving complex problems and be able to provide their clients with solutions.

252254 Analyse and solve complex Customs tariff classification problems.

252248 Certify certificates of origin and other commercial documents.

252268 Accredit customs clearing clients.

Who should do this course?
Individuals who previously completed FF3 Customs/CAIO Part 1 or a minimum of 5 years customs experience.

Assessment required for competency.

Generate shipment cost estimates.
Apply international trade systems, policies and procedures.
Identify the responsibilities of a team leader in ensuring that organisational standards are met.
Perform international trade calculations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of local and international trade.
Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues.
Identify and classify dangerous goods for transportation.
Facilitate the forwarding and clearing of dangerous goods for transportation.
Load/unload dangerous goods for transportation by road.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 24

Duration:
12 Months Contact Class or Online
3 Months Simulation

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	12 months	38,550.00
VS	12 months	38,550.00
OD	12 months	22,500.00
OS	12 months	24,950.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

Contact training@dev.metrominds.co.za
for group pricing

59365 National Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance Level 3 Specialisation in Customs (FF3C)

Freight and Supply Chain

Registered as a Learnership.

This qualification underpins the foundation of the freight forwarding and customs environment. The fundamental and core modules focus on introducing the delegate to the industry and world of trade. This program is essential for new industry entrants as well as support functions to understand the core of the industry.

Modules

Module 1: Organisational Ethics, Business and Customers.

Module 2: Business Communication.

Module 3: Business Statistics & Calculations. Business & Personal Finance.

Module 4: Trade & geography Incoterms ® 2010 Import & Export Cycle.

Module 5: Surface Freight Airfreight Infrastructure.

Module 6: Regulations & Insurance.

Module 7: Freight Finance.

Module 8: Customs Classification.

Module 9: Customs Calculations.

Who should do this course?
Any person entering the international trade and freight forwarding environment for the first time or advancing from foundation to a more advanced level of learning of the freight forwarding environment.

Assessment required for competency.

Apply groupage processes and procedures to cargo imported by surface.
Outline the structure of the surface freight forwarding environment.
Describe and apply the regulations and documentary requirements that govern international trade.
Explain the administration of a freight-forwarding and clearing operation.
Describe and apply the Customs and Excise Act.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of transportation insurance.
Comply with procedures in respect of lost, discrepant and damaged cargo.
Generate invoices, credit notes and landed costing.
Calculate customs values.
Calculate duties on tax payable on internationally traded goods.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 158

Duration:
13 Months Contact Class or Online
3 Months Simulation

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	12 months	31,950.00
VS	12 months	31,950.00
OD	12 months	19,950.00
OS	12 months	23,950.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

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for group pricing

Freight Simulator (FFSIM)

Freight and Supply Chain

The Simulation program is designed to create a bridge for Graduates and Youth entering the workplace for the first time. Simulated training is whereby theory and workplace experience are done in a much faster time than in the real environment. It is also referred to as experiential learning, action-based learning, case-based learning, experience-based learning, and demonstration-based learning. Simulation will ensure easier transition into the workplace and increase return on investment for the organization as the candidates’ performance levels will be much higher than that of first-time job entrants entering the industry with no exposure to the simulations. The Simulation will include dealings with client scenarios, following the generic process of trade, application of Incoterms 2020, administration and coordination of the import and export process, modes of transport, packing, labelling, and handling cargo, freight financial literacy and operating in warehousing and distribution facilities.

SAQA Unit Standards

252429 Explain concept of trade.
252437 Interpret and apply incoterms.
252423 Explain the administration of a freight-forwarding and clearing operation.
252424 Outline structure of surface freight environment.
252427 Outline structure of airfreight forwarding environment.
252411 Generate invoices, credit notes and landed costing.

Who should do this course?
First-time industry entrants, graduates and youth aspiring to a career in International Freight & Logistics.

Assessment Required for Competency

International Trade & Geography.
Incoterms 2020 and Insurance.
Imports and Exports Processes.
Sea freight, Road freight, Airfreight and Rail.
Introductions to Customs compliance.
Freight finance literacy & costings.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 25

Duration:
2 Weeks Contact Class

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	5 days	18,995.00
VS	5 days	18,995.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

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for group pricing

Export and Import Management (EIM)

Freight and Supply Chain

Perform processes and procedures required for the administration, coordination and management of import and export transactions.

SAQA Unit Standards

252263 Perform the process and procedures required for the administration of import transactions.
252272 Perform the process and procedures required for the administration of export transactions.

Who should do this course?
Freight operations, traders, importers, exporters, procurement, freight sales and CRM, and any person dealing with international logistics activities.

Assessment Required for Competency

Plan an export and import transaction.
Arrange export and import logistics.
Carry out export and import finance and risk management functions.
Export and imports in compliance with statutory requirements.
Monitor and control import and export transactions.
Conform to statutory requirements.
Finalise international trade documentation.
Arrange payment terms and methods.
Organise service providers.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 12

Duration:
1 Day Contact Class or Own Speed Online and Virtual

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	1 day	3,350.00
VS	1 day	3,350.00
OD	1 day	2,350.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

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for group pricing

96368 Occupational Certificate: Clearing and Forwarding Agent (CFA5)

Freight and Supply Chain

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Clearing and Forwarding Agent. A Clearing and Forwarding Agent carries out customs clearing procedures and ensures that insurance, export/import licenses, and other formalities are in order to facilitate the movement of cargo internationally and locally, and ensures compliance with current legislation.

Entry Level Requirements
NQF Level: 4
National Senior Certificate (Matric/Equivalent)

Who should do this course?
Any person who would like to develop multiple skills and knowledge within the freight environment

Freight Forwarding Practice and Procedures Theory.
Compliance and Brokerage Theory.
Warehouse and Distribution Theory.
Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics.
Plan and co-ordinate freight movement of cargo.
Plan and co-ordinate customs clearing, delivery and pickup of cargo.
Apply rebate, drawback and bond facilities.
Prepare and process data/ documentation associated with international trade in compliance with applicable and current legislation.
Audit commodities against customs and other statutory requirements.
Prepare documents for receipt, storage and removal of warehoused cargo.
Prepare receipts of cargo to be distributed.
Conduct cargo forwarding processes.
Process customs compliance procedures.
Communication and documentation for warehousing processes and requirements.
Documentation for distribution processes and procedures.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 120

Duration:
12 Months Contact Class or Online
3 Months Simulated Learning

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	12 months	38,550.00
OD	12 months	22,500.00
OS	12 months	24,950.00
VS	12 months	38,550.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

Contact training@dev.metrominds.co.za
for group pricing

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management with specialisation in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance

Freight and Supply Chain

Metro Minds is proudly an Associate Faculty of the Da Vinci Institute for Management and Technology.

The qualification is structured in a way that it introduces individuals to the core competencies needed to identify and leverage business opportunities and establish practices that will enhance the viability of ventures. These competencies relate to the latest in local and global trends in business management, administration and leadership within a business, social enterprise
environment and freight forwarding and customs compliance. The foundation of the curriculum is built on a combination of widely acknowledged Business Management disciplines, coupled with the Freight and Customs modules in the curriculum that hone students’ skills in a particular management discipline.

Who should do this course?

The Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management is aimed at managers and leaders who will fully appreciate the importance of the socio-economic transformation of South Africa. Students will focus on the key elements of business management of people, organisational behaviour, systems thinking, technology management and innovation management in the Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance Environment.

Modules

Introduction to Business Management
Economics 1
Principles of Accounting
Academic Literacy
Introduction to Commercial Law
Introduction to Project Management

Modules

Business Management 2
Economics 2
Financial Management
Project-based Research 1

Modules

Business Management 3
Economics 3
Financial Management 3
Project-based Research 2

Modules

Freight Forwarding as part of International Trade Environment
Introduction to Freight Forwarding Operation
Introduction to Customs Compliance Operations
Freight Forwarding Operation Management
Freight Cost Management
Customs Calculations and Tariff Management
Logistics Management
Risk and Insurance Management
Commercial Management
Digital Management

The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management (Pty) Ltd, Registered with the Department
of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher
Education Act, 1997. Registration No. 2004/HE07/003. This qualification is accredited by the
Council on Higher Education and Registered on the National Qualification Framework (NQF)
by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). | www.davinci.ac.za

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 360

Duration:
3 – 6 years

SAQA ID:
84767

Contact www.davinci.ac.za for pricing

Incoterms 2020 Workshop (INCR)

Freight and Supply Chain

A refresher on the importance of understanding the cost & risk of each trade transaction in the logistics environment. These workshops can range from 3 hours to a full day depending on the number of attendees, content extension and audience.

Who should do this course

Any person dealing with risks & costs in the supply chain – exporters, importers & freight forwarders acting on behalf of the importer & exporter.

Role players – seller, buyer, bank, ports, customs, freight forwarder, clearing agent, governments etc.
International Commercial Terms: Incoterms® 2020 – importance of understanding the cost & risk of each trade transaction in the logistics environment.
The definition of the precise point at which the seller of goods in international trade “delivers” those goods to the buyer.
Explaining the duties & obligations of the seller & the buyer respectively with regard to the movement of goods and their responsibilities, risks and costs.
Definitions: EXW, FCA, FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP, DPU, DAP, DDP.
Usage of correct Incoterm for Air, Sea, Road.
Visual simulation of each incoterm.
Visual simulation of different trade transaction.
Visual simulation of decisions made as a buyer, seller or freight forwarder in different scenarios.

Additional Info:
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 3

Duration:
Workshop: 3 hours – 1 Day

Learning Methodologies:

Method	Duration	Price *
CC	1/2 day	950.00
VS	1/2 day	950.00

*All prices are excluding VAT.

Contact training@dev.metrominds.co.za
for group pricing

74149 National Certificate: Supply Chain Management Level 5

This qualification is valuable for delegates entering the Supply Chain Environment and operating in this industry. The program focuses on the entire value chain and the importance of all aspects in this chain.