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.
The Certificate of Import and Export Logistics is an online 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 how to manage 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
- 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
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course 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
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 entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 60 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $200.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
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.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system 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 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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