Course overview
The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the international trade industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 5 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification or have experience working as a senior manager, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.
The IoSCM Level 5 Certificate in Import and Export is of the same level as an HND but studied in your own time, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.
The Level 5 is recognised and much sought after by employers and businesses. It gives you realistic, industry-specific knowledge and skills that is entirely tailored to you and the sector, giving you the best chance of gaining employment in the import and export sector.
You can study around your current commitments and still save time and money in comparison to a full time or classroom-based course. If you’d like to find out how an IoSCM Level 5 certificate qualification in Import and Export can be significantly more beneficial to your career, give our expert Course Advisors a call today on 0800 1422 522.
Job outcomes
- Transport Support Manager
- Air and Ocean Key Account Manager
- Senior Shipping Operations
- Operations Manager
- Senior Operations and Customer Support Executive
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
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?
During the Level 5 Import and Export distance learning course you will explore the operations management process along with a range of optional units that cover sea freights, risk management, international trade law and even air freight.
Designed for students who would like to develop key skills and knowledge required to move into senior management 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.
- Certificate: Complete one core unit and two additional units (either core or optional), providing you with solid knowledge.
- Shipping and international trade: Ships and the shipping system, Tramp & liner service markets, International trade patterns, International maritime passages
- Business strategy in shipping: Corporate strategy for shipping, Financial strategy for shipping, Costs, Bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, International shipping law, Regulation and finance, Maritime laws
- Port operations management: Terminals, Physical flows in a port, Product and information flow, Terminal performance indicators, Productivity, utilisation and service measures
- Agile ports: Characteristics of an agile port, Lean logistics
- Port development: Containerisation, concentration, collaboration and competition, Emerging trends
- Operations management: Inputs and outputs, Volume, variety, variation and visibility, Managing operations and operations functions, Performance objectives, Planning and control, Macroeconomic factors, Implementation of business strategy, Judging performance against competitors, The operation’s contribution
- Operations processing: Operations management four generic processes, Process mapping, Materials requirement planning (MRP), Supply and demand, Supply network, Outsourcing, Process technologies
- Relationship between operations management and strategic planning: Strategic decisions, The balanced scorecard, Operations strategy, Quality, Speed, Dependability, Flexibility & Cost, Performance measurement systems
- Operations improvement techniques: Cost leadership strategy, Focus strategy, Value chain, Performance measurements, Performance standards, Benchmarking, Lean manufacturing, Agile manufacturing, Total quality management, PESTLE analysis, Business excellence models
- Organisational challenges: Globalisation, Social responsibility, Environmental responsibility, Technology
- The principles of sea freight management: Demand characteristics of sea freight; The role of freight forwarders in Shipping; The role of Ships owners in the Sea Freight industry; The factors influencing the supply of shipping
- Legislation and regulations governing the movement of shipping: Ship registration and classification regulations; The basic principles of contracts within sea freight; Maritime insurance; Business ethics operate within the sea freight environment
- The role of shipping freight operations: Characteristics of the different types of cargo transported by sea; Scheduling and routing within sea freight operations; The use of crewing agencies
- Financial strategies found within the shipping industry: Shipping Financial Strategies; Price and Demand Relationships; Hedging Techniques; Voyage Estimates; Breakeven Analysis; Determining Minimum Freight Rates
- Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities: The meaning of Risk, What is Risk Management, What does Risk Management mean to an organisation, Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities, Risk Management Methods
- Risk assessment process and the management of risk: Risk Management Criteria, Risk Management Assessments, Components of the Risk Management process, Assessing High-Risk Business areas
- Risk Management Strategy: Risk factors in Business, Elimination, Mitigation, deflection and acceptance of Risk, Risk Management Strategy, Communicating Risk Management Strategy in Business
- Airfreight operations: Documentation; Regulations for movement of dangerous goods; Contracts and the airway bill; Unit load devices; Air cargo claims
- Sea freight operations: Operational effectiveness; Agile port; Licencing and tariffs; Customs codes; Planning and movement of goods
- Agile port: Characteristics; Modern shipping; Information technology
- Multimodal transportation: Terminal facilities; Container business and terminals; Railways; Ports and terminals
- Warehouse policies: Benefits of warehousing, Types of warehouses, Warehouse policies and procedures, Warehouse exit strategy – in house, Warehouse exit strategy – outsourcing
- Requirements: Warehouse activity, Storage system design, Warehouse layout, Product layout, Material flows, Resource planning, Material handling, Warehouse personnel
- Inventory strategy: Integrated supply chain, Supply chain management, Supply chain measurement, Performance evaluation, Quality management, Supply chain performance measures, Supply chain strategy, Product life cycle, Service levels, Transportation, Inventory and planning control
- Legislation: Health and safety legislation, Prevention, Risk assessment, Manual Handling Regulations, Licencing and permits, Training, Insurance
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.
