Are you looking to expand your business into the international market? Or are you starting an import-export business? Whether you’re aspiring to work for an international trade company or expand your own business, this online course will give you a comprehensive understanding of import-export logistics.
Certificate of Import and Export Logistics is an online professional development course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to complete and/or evaluate import and export documentation. You will also discover how to check documentation in accordance with the requirements of Customs and related legislation and workplace procedures.
In this online import and export logistics course, you will gain an understanding of bond and customs requirements, contingency management planning and scheduling movements to meet operational schedules. You will also learn about importing and exporting goods and managing import and export documentation, including permits and customs clearance requirements.
On completion of this import and export logistics course, you will feel confident in your knowledge of import-export procedure, management and legislation to improve business operations for your own business or fast track your career in import-export logistics.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Import/export documentation
- Customs bodies
- Regulations and legislation, legal requirements
- Customs legislation
- Import / export legislation
- Quarantine legislation and Biosecurity legislation
- Health and safety legislation
- Documents required for import and export of goods
- Content requirements
- Customs client identification
- Timelines for completion
- Permit issuing agency and requirements
- BICON
- Import permit
- Submitting an application (steps)
- Export permits
- CITES requirements
- Penalties
- Cargo clearance screening
- Quarantine
- Letters of credit
- Certificate of Origin (CO)
- Incoterms (International Commercial Terms)
- Payment process
- The advising and issuing bank
- Assistance available to complete/lodging documentation
- Workplace authorisation procedures
- Import/export database systems
- Problems arising in completing required documents
- Meeting deadlines
- Developing action plans, schedules, to do lists and flow charts
- Resolving problems
- Document collation and checking
- Import declaration (N10)
- Self-assessed clearance (SAC) declaration
- Warehouse declaration (N20)
- Certificate of origin (CO)
- Dangerous goods (by air, sea and documentation)
- Lodging documentation (electronically and manually)
- Document storage
Unit 2 - Manage export logistics
- Export logistics
- Plan efficient export logistics
- Safety data sheet (SDS)
- Classes of dangerous goods
- Marine orders
- International maritime dangerous goods codes
- Road and rail transport codes
- Transport license/ permit requirements
- Export quarantine requirements
- Environmental protection legislation
- Workplace relations regulation
- Consignment loads
- Customer instructions
- Quality customer service
- Capacity of transport modes
- Intermodal transportation
- Multimodal transportation
- Weighing up cost versus time
- Company objectives
- Urgent orders
- Equipment and technology
- Efficient and effective delivery
- Types and compatibility of load
- Bond and customs requirements
- Fatigue management / breaks
- Operational deficiencies
- Workplace process flow
- Outsourcing components of operation
- Contingency management strategy
- Infrastructure support
- Continuous improvement
- Establish times and routes
- Planning and scheduling movements
- Contingency planning
- Operational schedules
- Recruitment and selection
- Fatigue management
- Employee training / support
- Tracking procedures
- Terminal operating systems
- Customer purchase order
- Packaging and labelling
- Non-compliance
- Australian Border Force (ABF)
- Regulations and legislation
- DIBP client registration
- EXDOC exporter registration
- Import declaration forms (N10)
- Export declaration form
- Compliance audit
- Law and Ethics
Unit 3 - Manage a transport and logistics business
- Manage a transport and logistics business
- Customer feedback
- Complaints and responses
- PDCA cycle
- Transformational change
- Target potential customers
- Business unit objectives
- Key performance indicators
- Contingency plans
- Risk assessment matrix / nomogram
- Hazard tools and processes
- Business planning operations
- Market competitors
- SWOT analysis
- Customer needs
- Business objectives
- Financial flows
- Cash flow projection
- Determine job profiles
- Training needs analysis (TNA)
- External and internal training
- Self-paced learning
- Simulated work setting
- Technology-based programs
- HR and recruitment
- Business unit performance
- Assess profit/productivity
- Profit expectations
- Productivity standards
- Purchasing
- Leasing
- Stakeholder needs
- Profit and loss reports
- Financial cost analysis
- The Problem-Solving Model
- Regulations and legislation
- Biosecurity legislation
Unit 4 - Apply knowledge of logistics
- Interpret logistics information
- Logistics requirements
- Dangerous goods
- Packages and unit loads
- Shipping documents
- Perishable products
- Fragile goods
- High value goods
- Documentation
- 4 types of transportation
- Types of freight
- Knowledge of logistics
- Logistics requirements and recommendations
- Quality assurance
- PDCA cycle functions
Study Hours
Estimated duration 60 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
All the procedures work smoothly to me, I am happy with the service supplied.
W. Chen, Surrey Hills, NSW | Certificate of Import and Export Logistics
The content was in-depth yet easy to follow in your own time. The online program was user-friendly. Feedback from tutors was well received and positive.
L.Harvey, Kingsthorpe QLD | Certificate of Import and Export Logistics
I think the course is a comprehensive one. It gives an in depth understanding of Import-Export business
M. Rahman, Thornlie WA | Certificate of Import and Export Logistics
I really enjoyed my course through AOC! Being able to study and complete assignments at my own pace was great while working full time making it stress-free.
I have also learnt so much and found the information very relevant to my job as well as interesting.
L. Trigwell, South Bunbury, WA | Certificate of Import and Export Logistics
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Add to Cart/View Cart on the course page.
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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Import/Export Invoicing Clerks
- Export Logistics Officer
- Export Documentation Officer
- Import and Export Coordinators
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