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Clearing and Forwarding Agent Qualification

NQF Level 5 | TETA

Clearing and Forwarding Agent

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Clearing and Forwarding Agent. A Clearing and Forwarding Agent carries out customs clearing procedures and ensures that insurance, export/import licences, and other formalities are in order to facilitate the movement of cargo internationally and locally, and ensures compliance with current legislation.

120

Credits

Months

NQF 5

Level

Customs clearing and freight forwarding operations

Qualification Overview

The Clearing and Forwarding Agent qualification prepares learners to operate as professional agents in the international logistics environment. This comprehensive programme covers customs clearing procedures, freight forwarding practices, warehousing operations, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Entry Requirements

NQF Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy

Exit Level Outcomes

Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:

Forward cargo within the international logistics environment
Observe compliance with statutory requirements within the international logistics environment
Conduct warehousing operations within the international logistics environment
Assist with the distribution of cargo within the international logistics environment

Qualification Modules

Module 1: Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics

• Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics

Module 2: Freight Forwarding Practice and Procedures

• Freight Forwarding Practice and Procedures Theory
• Plan and coordinate freight movement of cargo
• Prepare and process data/documentation associated with international trade in compliance with applicable and current legislation
• Plan and coordinate customs clearing, delivery and pickup of cargo
• Conduct cargo forwarding processes

Module 3: Warehouse and Distribution

• Warehouse and Distribution Theory
• Prepare receipts of cargo to be distributed
• Prepare documents for receipt, storage and removal of warehoused cargo
• Communication and documentation for warehousing processes and requirements
• Documentation for distribution processes and procedures

Module 4: Compliance and Brokerage

• Compliance and Brokerage Theory
• Audit Commodities against customs and other statutory requirements
• Apply rebate, drawback and bond facilities
• Process customs compliance procedures

Qualification Details

SETA TETA

NQF Level Level 5

Credits 120 Credits

Duration 12 Months

SAQA ID 96368

Career Opportunities

Customs Broker

Freight Forwarder

Logistics Coordinator

Import/Export Manager

Warehouse Manager

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