Evaluate the preparation of shipping documents associated with the import and export of goods.
About This Course
The course aims to address the following performance gaps for Head of Operation and Head of Trade Finance:
1. Analyse the evolving standards, market dynamics and trends in shipping documentation requirements.
2. Develop strategies to streamline cargo documentation procedures based on INCOTERMS, IATA and FIATA standards.
3. Develop logistics solution in response to changing standards in car-go documentation.
4. Develop negotiation techniques to facilitate discussion on documentation terms in case of dispute.
5. Evaluate the impact of changing standards in cargo documentation.
What You'll Learn
Through growing trade volume, diversifying trading activities, expanding trade with more parts of the world, and attracting more global traders and new trade flows through Singapore, the trade industry will see more reexports and transhipment flows and plug Singapore more deeply into global supply chains.
Hence, companies from wholesale trade sector will need to learn import and export documentation administration to ensure compliance with these regulations, reducing the risk of penalties, delays and legal issues. By understanding import and export documentation requirements, professionals can streamline operations, reduce processing times and avoid unnecessary delays in customs clearance and logistics. Lastly, International trade practices and regulations evolve over time. Learning import and export documentation administration helps professionals stay updated on the latest industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. This enables them to adapt to new requirements and maintain a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
The “Import and Export Documentation Administration” Proficiency Level 4 is one of the Technical Skills and Competency (TSC) identified in the Skills Map for Trade Finance Directors or Operations Directors who work on ensuring trades performed are aligned with regulations and organisational guidelines, guides the development of procedures that enables timely and safe handling and deployment of products as well as driving execution of the organisation’s trade finance activities and strategies. The course aims to engage learners, primarily Head of Operation and Head of Trade Finance, to keep abreast of local and regional market developments and regulation
Entry Requirements
Learners are Head of Operation and Head of Trade Finance in wholesale trade sector.
Learners have to declare their employment status, organisations they work for or used to work for, the numbers of years of relevant experience in the registration form and declared the information they provided are genuine and current either via CV/ Resume or submit a letter from Head of Human Resource Department of the respective organisation to certify that:
1. GCE ‘O’ level Credit passed in English and Mathematics or Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) score: Level 6 for Reading, Listening and Numeracy.
2.Able to operate a personal desktop computer / laptop.
3. With at least 1 years supervisory/managerial working experience in wholesale trade or Professional.