The person completing this course is able to understand the importance of the role of security in the airfreight environment, by knowing how security threats exist in civil aviation and internationally traded goods. The learner will also understand the role various stakeholders have in ensuring that air cargo is made as secure as possible under all conditions. This will also enable the learner to implement the correct procedures to ensure that all air cargo is made safe for airfreight and to take the appropriate action should air cargo security be breached.

The  learner will be  capable of:

• Explaining the threat to cargo security in civil aviation.
• Explaining the roles of the state and other security organisations in airfreight.
• Explaining and applying the cargo security requirements of aircraft operators.
• Explaining the functions of access control and cargo screening.
• Responding to security threats to air cargo.
  

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• • Explain the threat to cargo security in civil aviation.
  • The threat to civil aviation is described as it exists worldwide.
  • The types of people who present a threat to civil aviation are identified following organisational policies and procedures.
  • Methods of attack used against civil aviation are explained for the purpose of guarding against them.
  • The components of improvised explosive and incendiary devices are identified using recognition aids.
  • The importance of general awareness to potential threats to civil aviation is explained in the context of the airfreight environment.
  • The consequences of having illegal improvised explosive and incendiary devices explode whist in flight are explained in terms of losses and liabilities.
  • Explain the roles of the state and other security organisations in airfreight.
  • The respective roles of the international bodies are explained in terms of implementing security against terrorist threats to air cargo.
  • International bodies includes the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
  • The legislative role of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is described in the context of air cargo security.
  • The legal basis and objectives for air cargo security are described as it affects importers, exporters and freight forwarders.
  • The advantages and disadvantages of operating in terms of the requirements for a regulated agent are explained for the legal requirements for freight forwarders, consolidators and air couriers.
  • ‘Regulated agents’ means a regulated agent as defined in the Civil Aviation Authority Act (Act 40 of 1998).
  • Explain and apply the cargo security requirements of aircraft operators.
  • Vulnerable points in the air cargo chain are identified in order to secure against threats.
  • Constraints which operate in the air cargo security environment are identified for the purpose of minimising their impact.
  • The overall security posture of an organisation is described in terms of that organisation’s air cargo security programme.
  • The responsibilities of air craft operators, known consignors and regulated agents are defined in terms of the Civil Aviation Authority Act (Act 40 of 1998).
  • Known cargo, unknown cargo, exempt cargo and dangerous goods are identified in terms of the Civil Aviation Authority Act (Act 40 of 1998).
  • The procedures for handling special cargo consignments are implemented in terms of the organisations security policies and procedures.
  • The need for variable levels of security control in respect of air cargo is described in response to changes in threat level.
  • Explain the functions of access control and cargo screening.
  • The importance of applying access control is explained in terms of the security threat to cargo.
  • Access control may include but is not limited to permit, airport identity card and electronic access systems.
  • Methods of deterring unauthorised access to areas in which air cargo is handled are explained according to cargo security control procedures.
  • Methods of detecting unauthorised access to export air cargo consignments are explained with examples.
  • The different options for screening cargo are identified for the purpose of detecting threats to air cargo security.
  • Respond to security threats to air cargo.
  • Action to be taken in respect of suspicious incidents or cargo is explained in terms of the organisation’s air cargo security policies and procedures.
  • Immediate action to be taken in respect of a bomb threat is described in terms of the organisation’s air cargo security policies and procedures.
  • Incidents of threats to or breaches of, security to air cargo are reported in terms of the organisation’s air cargo security policies and procedures.

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

Each module has a formative and summative assessment which you will need to achieve a mark of 60% or higher for to receive the certification.

Entry Requirements

In order to do this course you will require:

• • • An email account
    • Access to a computer and the internet
    • Be able to open and read PDF documents
    • Maths literacy and English or working experience
    • A keen desire to learn and advance your career

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COURSE OBJECTIVE

This course is aimed at Import Controllers and People that are working in the Airfreight Industry or looking to work in the airfreight courier industry.

The person completing this course is able to understand the process to follow in the tracking and tracing of internationally traded consignments and how to lodge claims for lost, damaged or discrepant cargo. The learner will also be able to secure and analyse documents for clearing and delivery purposes and monitor the flow of the documentation to ensure its successful finalisation.

The learner will be capable in:

• Tracking and tracing airfreight imports.
• Initiating and monitoring document flows.
• Controlling airfreight import procedures.
  

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Track and trace airfreight imports.
• Systems are used to determine the whereabouts of internationally traded consignments.
• International airfreight consignments are expedited using a track and trace system.
• Misdirected cargo is recovered using a track and trace system.
• Claims for lost consignments are initiated on the evidence of track and trace information.
• Initiate and monitor document flows.
• Documents are secured from carriers and importers for the purpose of initiating release procedures.
• Documents and instructions are analysed for compliance with clearing and delivery requirements.
• Clearance procedures are initiated in terms of organisational policies and procedures.
• Control airfreight import procedures.
• Documentation flow is monitored with a view to expediting clearance and release.
• Clearance and release progress is monitored and recorded in order to communicate with affected parties.
• Arrangements for final delivery are made with transport providers.
• Shipments are invoiced according to organisational policies and procedures.
• Claims are lodged in respect of lost, damaged or discrepant cargo in compliance with insurance requirements and carrier’s time bars.
• Transaction records are created and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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The person completing this course  is able to identify and apply cost elements to airfreight and routing requirements. The learner will also be able to ensure the airfreight costing is verified before final application and then to submit the costing to the affected parties.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

• Explaining the concept “airfreight costing”.
• Applying different airfreight tariffs.
• Verifying and communicating airfreight costing.
  

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Explain the concepts airfreight costing.
• The cost elements used in compiling airfreight charges are identified in order to carry out airfreight costing.
• Cost elements include but are not limited to airfreight costs, ground handling costs, storage costs, insurance costs, ancillary costs, rates of exchange, statutory charges and revenue items.
• The application of the cost elements used in airfreight costings is explained with examples.
• Includes application of break points, Unit Load Devices (ULD) rates, straight shipment (The Air Carriers Tariff (TACT)) rates, transhipment rates, consolidated rates.
• The consequences of failing to identify all elements in an airfreight costing and apply them correctly are explained in terms of their impact on the forwarding company.
• Apply different airfreight tariffs.
• Airfreight cargo characteristics and routing requirements are applied in identifying the elements to be used in airfreight costing.
• Cost elements applicable to client requirements are applied in calculating the applicable airfreight charges.
• The consequences of producing inaccurate costings are explained in terms of their impact on the forwarding company.
• Verify and communicate airfreight costing.
• The importance of having airfreight costings checked is explained in terms of customer service levels and organisational procedures.
• Costing is submitted for verification in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Costing is conveyed to affected parties in order for action to be taken.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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The person completing this course is able to prepare accurate estimates in respect of forwarding and clearing operations from source documents. The learner will also be able to analyse and recommend routing options for the client, and provide the estimates in the required format and time-frame.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

• Determining cost criteria.
• Selecting routing structure.
• Calculating and communicating estimates.
  

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Determine cost criteria.
• The cost structure and terminology is explained in terms of door-to-door multimodal transport operations.
• Multimodal may include but are not limited to courier, air, road, rail, sea and combinations thereof.
• Charges are determined by comparing volume and weight.
• Criteria may include but is not limited to freight tonnage, chargeable weight, road freight ton and harbour tonnage.
• Cargo characteristics and client requirements are examined in order to determine transport mode.
• Cost elements applicable to the transaction, are identified for the purpose of calculating the estimate.
• Cost elements may include but are not limited to contract purchase terms, routing and mode options, statutory charges, third party providers and customer specific rates.
• The consequences of not including all cost elements and miscalculating freight tonnages are explained in terms of client relations.
• Select routing structure.
• Routing options are analysed for the purpose of selecting the most appropriate option to suit client’s needs.
• Recommendations are made to client on the appropriate option.
• Agreement is obtained on the routing and mode to be used in the estimate.
• Calculate and communicate estimates.
• Cost structure is identified appropriate to the selected mode and routing.
• Estimate of costs are determined in accordance with selected criteria.
• Completed estimates are submitted for checking and approval in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Approved estimates incorporating endorsements are passed on to authorised parties.
• Endorsements may include but are not limited to company standard trading conditions, ruling exchange rates, third party quotations and conditions.
• Estimates are referenced and recorded for the purposes of monitoring acceptance and of comparing costs of actual corresponding shipments.
• The consequences of submitting inaccurate, unapproved and unendorsed estimates are explained with examples.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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