SAQA Unit Standards
252266  Generate shipment cost estimates. Level 4 Credits 6.

252263  Perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of import transactions. Level 4 Credits 6.

252272  Perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of exports transactions. Level 4 Credits 6.

Who should do this course?
Operational line managers, sales executives, traders, estimators or anyone dealing with day-to-day financial aspects within the freight forwarding environment.

Assessment required for competency.

• Conducting import and export shipment activities.
• Understanding payment terms and methods.
• Processing international trade documentation and costings.
• Explaining and converting foreign currencies as part of landed and export costing calculations.
• Calculating interest on amounts owing and owed to the business for the purposes of cash flow management.
• Explaining and calculating landed and export costing given variables.
• Performing cash flow analysis as part of international project management.
• Usage of correct Incoterm for the relevant transaction.
• Visual simulation of each Incoterm and the different trade transactions.
• Visual simulation of decisions made as a buyer, seller, or freight forwarder in different scenarios.