Course overview
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network.
As with most supply chain sectors, the roles and responsibilities of those in an Import and Export position can be varied. IoSCM’s Import and Export Academy enables those in the industry to develop their skills through bespoke distance learning courses.
You can custom build the IoSCM Level 3 Diploma in Import and Export qualification in order to meet your career ambitions, current job specification or objective of your employer.
This qualification is industry recognised across the globe. The IoSCM level 3 diploma in import and export course was designed and developed by industry experts to provide first-class study materials that meet National Occupational Standards (NOS). It also guarantees that we’re the best qualifications on the market.
Job outcomes
- Road Freight Key Account Manager
- Senior Import and Export Team Co-ordinator
- Sea Freight Import Clerk
- Transport Supervisor
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Awards
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Duration study load
- Study at your own time
- 1 Unit Credit Value (UCV) typically equates to 10 hours of learning
Course features
- Gain access to a customised learning platform
- Can take mock tests, utilise a huge library of resources and interact with other students across the globe
- Unlimited first-class materials
- Self-assessments available online that shows the results immediately
- Able to take and retake the practise self-tests as many times as you like
- Assigned a Student Support Liaison, who will handle all enquiries and act as your personal mentor upon enrolment
Testimonials
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Scott MacphersonLevel 3 - Import and Export Operations"I have been in the Oil & Gas Industry for the last 25 years and have had no formal qualifications so I considered it important to develop my skillset to enhance my career options. I would recommend the IoSCM courses to anyone who has a busy lifestyle and wants to have a good industry-recognised qualification at the end of the course."
ELCAS funding
If you’ve had a career in the Armed Forces, you will already have a wealth of valuable skills that employers are looking for in their candidates. However, to progress your career outside of the military, you will need to certify these skills with industry-recognised qualifications, and Enhanced Learning Credits can help you to do this.
To be eligible to receive ELC payments, you must have accrued at least six years of military service. You can earn up to three credits, the value of which will depend on the length of your service. Your credits will cover 80% of your course fees, with the remaining 20% being funded by yourself.
Institute of Supply Chain Management is an approved Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) provider and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our ELC provider number is 9651.
Who's it for?
This level 3 qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to, confidently, undertake a role within the import and export field, transportation of goods, working to meet the specifications of each customer, and be able to work to regulations and in an efficient manner.
Designed for students who would like to develop key skills and knowledge required to move into a supervisory management or team leader role and improve operational efficiency.
Delivery
You’ll gain access to a customised learning platform in which you can take mock tests, utilise a huge library of resources and interact with other students across the globe.
As well as unlimited first-class materials, there are self-assessments available online that show the results immediately to give you direction on what you’re doing well and what you might need to take another look at.
You can take and retake the practise self-tests as many times as you like. By doing this, we’re increasing your confidence in your ability to succeed and therefore, also ensuring you pass the first time.
Subjects
Our qualifications are available in three different sizes, depending on how many units you choose and therefore, how long it will spend studying.
- Diploma: More in-depth and comprehensive, you’ll study one core unit and also choose three optional units.
- Types of Ports: A fishing port, An inland port, A dry port, Cruise home ports, Cargo ports
- Port functions: Transport (circulation) function of ports, Commercial function of ports, Industrial function of ports, Distributional function of ports
- Seaport connection and transhipment: Maritime access, Maritime interface, Infrastructures and equipment, Land access, Port service (full-service), Tool port (service), Landlord
- Maritime network considerations: Frequency of service, Fleet and vessel size, Number of port calls, Shipping Conferences, Shipping Alliances, Containerisation
- Port considerations: Location, Depth, Land availability, Labour costs, Hinterland access, Ownership
- External factors: Demand Forecasts, Location, Competition, Coastal Shipping, Resilience
- Infrastructural requirements: Warehousing, Value Added Logistics (VAL), Logistics Centres, Berths, Container Terminals
- Challenges: Conservancy, Dredging, Navigation aids, Congestion, Customs, Immigration, Port Safety, Marine Safety
- Role of freight: Freight contextualised, Road, Rail, Sea, Air
- Transport: Intermodal Transport, Combined Transport, Local transport movement, International movement
- Route Plan: Linear, Hub, Spoke system
- Environmental: Air pollution, Water pollution, Waste and Recycling
- External influences: Swot analysis, Pestle analysis, National and International Perspectives
- Legislative: Customs, Licenses and Permits, Transport documentation, Invoices, Carnet, Certificates of origin, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Insurance, Dock Receipt, Airway Bill, Dangerous goods
- Freight performance: Key Performance Indicators, SMART, TQM
- Range of Business: Types and Purpose of Business, Trader/Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, Not for profit Company, Structure of Management
- Business Functions and Departments: Research and Development, Production, Service Delivery, Business Finance, Human Resource, Sales, Public Relations, Information Tech Support, Quality Support, Logistics, Purchasing, Brand management, Advertising, Customer Service, Organisational charts, Organisational Roles and Responsibilities, Business Planning
- Quality Management Systems: Quality Assurance, Performance management, SWOT Analysis
- Communication: Business communication, Communication flows between functions, Techniques of Communication, Corporate communication, Electronic and Non-electronic Communication Methods
- Legislation: Employment Law, Consumer Protection Law, Competition Law
- Health and safety: Risk Assessments, Risk Assessment Recording, Risk Assessment Methodology and Methods
- Marketing: Marketing Mix, Marketing Segmentation, Analytical Methods, Advertising Methods, Networking, Applying the Marketing Mix
- Legal responsibilities: The Health and Safety at Work Act; Risk Assessment; Legislation; Dangerous Goods; Container/Vehicle Packing Certificate; Road Cargo; The Maritime and Coastguard Agency; The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea; The Office of Rail Regulation; Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail; The Road Traffic Act 1991
- Air Freight: Air Waybill; The International Air Transport Association (IATA); The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules
- Container Transport: Factors Influencing Movement of Cargo; Environmental Factors; How to Secure Sea Freight safely; How to Correctly Secure Cargo; Wire Rope Lashings
- Lashing: Straight/Cross Lashing; Loop lashing; Spring lashing; Chain Lashing; Blocking
- Role of freight: Freight contextualised; Road; Rail; Sea; Air
- Transport: Intermodal Transport; Combined Transport; Local transport movement; International movement
- Route Plan: Linear; Hub; Spoke system; Environmental Air pollution; Water pollution; Waste and Recycling
- External influences: Swot analysis; Pestle analysis; National and International Perspectives
- Legislative: Customs; Licenses and Permits; Transport documentation; Invoices; Carnet; Certificates of origin; Bill of Lading; Certificate of Insurance; Dock Receipt; Airway Bill; Dangerous goods
- Customs and Excise: Customs Regulations; The Single Administrative Document (SAD); Customs and Excise Management Act 1979; Import Procedures; Export Procedures; Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (DUCR); (Customs and Excise requirements regarding parcels)
- Terms: Customs Procedure Code; Import Value; Temporary storage; Customs Control; Preferential Rates of Duty; Customs Freight Simplified Procedures; Single Authorisation; Low-Value Bulk Imports; Agricultural Policy; Duty Relief procedures; Inward Processing; Returned Goods Relief; Customs Warehousing; Processing under Customs Control; Community System of Duty Reliefs; Onward Supply Relief
- Compulsory stops: The Blue Channel; The Green Channel; The Red Channel; Land Border: Internal Borders
- Clearing goods: The Import Process; Government Gateway; The New Export System; The Single Administrative Document; Certificate of Origin; Packing List; Advice of Shipment; Standard Shipping Note; Airway Bill
About Institute of Supply Chain Management
Bringing together a dynamic mix of world-class study materials, expert knowledge and a sound understanding of today’s industry demands, IoSCM is actively creating the most impressive talent throughout the UK, Europe, Middle-East and Asia by training them to our exceptional standards.
As the first institute to represent the wider supply chain, we’re trusted by some of the world’s largest corporations to train and educate their workforce. IoSCM understands the industry and the need for highly-skilled, qualified professionals which is why we developed sector specific qualifications that will help upskill employees, evolve businesses and enhance careers.
Our success is a result of our dedication to education and training. We believe in giving every student much more than just a qualification, we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network.
