Occupational Qualification:
Clearing and Forwarding Agent
Level 5 | SAQA ID – 96368
Ensure a smooth progression of international trade with our Clearing and Forwarding agent Occupational Qualification.
- Duration: 12 months
- Credits: 120
Clearing and Fowarding Agent Overview
Accredited Clearing and Forwarding Agent Occupational Qualification
By enhancing the skillset of your staff within this area you could ensure a smoother and more efficient cross-border trade which will minimise the risks of costly delays and errors and enhance your company’s reputation of professionalism and reliability.
What your staff will learn
- Basics of freight forwarding, international freight and the freight industry overall
- Basic principles of finance and accounting
- Information and communication technologies
- Logistics and forwarding
- Comply with customs clearing requirements
- Verification of incoming and outgoing goods
- Transport equipment and transport and accompanying documents
- Planning and co-ordinating freight movement of cargo
- Prepare estimation and costing of freight movement
- Customs Clearing
- Delivery and pickup of cargo
- Prepare documents for receipt
Details to know
Our occupational qualifications are conducted with maximum use of practical application of the skills acquired. After facilitator led training has taken place via the course material, group work and scenario driven exchanges, learners will have the opportunity to relate the information back to their workplace. We offer a fun and relaxed learning environment, where participants will learn from each other, gain knowledge and acquire skills that will result in improved work performance.
This qualification is designed for any individual who is, or wishes to be, part of the freight industry. It will give students the skills they need to excel in this area of your organisation.
Learners will need competency in the following areas:
- NQF Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy
After completing a Clearing and Forwarding Agent Occupational Qualification an individual can work in the following roles:
- Customs Broker
- Freight Forwarder
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Coordinator
- Import/Export Manager
- Warehouse Manager
This Occupational Qualification is fully accredited with QCTO. By choosing an Occupational Qualification that is accredited with QCTO, you can ensure you are obtain BEE points for your Skills Development efforts and your students receive an education that is of high quality.
Businesses that we have done staff training for:
Why you should choose this Qualification
How to make the most of a Clearing and Fowarding Agent QCTO Qualification
Gain specialised knowledge in the area of forwarding and clearing. Your staff will gain a deeper understanding of the industry, best practices and essential freight regulations.
Stay up to date with the latest customs regulations, documentation requirements and compliance standards. This will reduce errors and minimise delays.
By enrolling in this qualification you can streamline operations, making them more efficient and cost-efficient. This can reduce transit costs and identity areas of improvement.
Clearing and Forwarding Agent Qualification Modules
Clearing and Forwarding Agent Level 5 Modules
- LP 1: Communication Skills (20 credits)
- LP 2: Mathematical Literacy and Data (16 Credits)
- LP 3: Stress management and business practices (21 credits)
- LP 4: Customs and Excise Act (27 credits)
- LP 5: Dangerous goods, import clearances and sea freight carriers (33 credits)
- LP 6: International Trade (19 credits)
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