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Import and Export Academy

The Number 1 UK Institute for Supply Chain Qualifications

Import and Export

Import and Export

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The Import and Export Academy

The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the import and export industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise.

Offering Levels 2, 3, 5 and 6 import and export qualifications means whether you are new to the industry, or are a senior manager, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Secure Cargo

Ports and Shipping

Customs

Sea Freight

International Trade Law

Port and Shipping Management

Maritime Operations Management

Companies we work with in this industry:

Tutors Experience

Here at IoSCM we have a pool of tutors delivering our Import and Export Academy courses, ensuring you have the expertise you need at your disposal. These tutors have experience working within this industry, meaning they truly are the best help for you.

Over 50 years working in the Import and Export Sector

Experience working in top UK Import and Export companies

International Import and Export experience

Expertise across all areas

“I would recommend IoSCM to anyone looking to do a course within the Supply Chain sector, their experience is second to none.” - Stacey Baker, Distribution Co-ordinator

Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree

Level 5 Higher National Diploma

Level 3 AS and A Level

Level 2 GCSE A*- C

Welcome to the Import and Export Academy


Import and Export AcademyCourses

Level 2 Ocean Gateway Specialist

Freight Forwarding Operator

Sea Import Clerk

Level 3

Level 5

Level 6

Transport First Line Manager

Road Freight Key Account Manager

Air Freight Key Account Manager

Ocean Freight Manager

UK Operations Manager

Freight Business Development Manager

Ocean Freight Modal Manager

Area Transport Manager

Transport Operations Manager

Levels Job Titles

£24,000

£20,003

£18,565

£28,000

£25,000

£20,000

£42,000

£42,000

£35,000

£45,000

£41,000

£35,000

Average Salaries Business Improvements

• The aim of the supply chain is that all orders are delivered in full and on time.• On time delivery measures the amount of finish goods or services delivered to

customers on time.• Freight cost per unit shipped measures the cost per unit shipped, calculated by

dividing total freight costs by number of units shipped per period.• Inbound/outbound freight costs are calculated by dividing inbound/outbound

freight costs by net sales.• A 5S workplace organisation uses the method of Sort, Set-in-order, Shine,

Standardise and Sustain.• Risk assessment evaluate the potential risks involved in an activity or undertaking.

• The net profit percentage is the percentage profit made by the organisation before interest paid and tax.

• The gross profit percentage is the percentage profit made on trading activities of the organisation, based on revenue and cost of sales figures.

• Expenses percentage measures an individual overhead/administrative expense as a percentage of turnover.

• Return on capital employed is profit in relation to the money used to finance the running of the organisation.

• The return on total assets shows the profitability of the company to the value of total assets in use.

• The return on equity shows the return the company is making on its funds.• An analysis of customer trading history is an initial check, to make sure that new

customers have kept within credit limits with other organisations.

Suggested units

*Please note more unit options are available

• The maximum inventory level is the maximum amount of inventory to be held within a business.

• The inventory buffer is the minimum level of inventory that should be held in order to meet emergencies.

• The load capacity is how full the vehicles are, based on the number of shipping unit footprints are carried by the vehicle.

• The vehicle turnaround time are calculated by measuring the average time between a vehicles arrival and departure.

Introduction to Ports & Shipping

Introduction to Logistics

Introduction to the Movement of Goods

Team Leader

Introduction to International Trade & Freight

Customs

Introduction to Ship and Port Operations

Secure Cargo

Freight Forwarding

Port and Shipping

International Trade and Freight


International Trade Management

International Trade Finance


Risk Management

Sea Freight

Air Freight


Strategic Business Planning in Supply Chain OperationsOperational Planning in a Supply Chain

Corporate Finance

Global Cultural Awareness

Global Business Environment


Level 2 - Import and Export

The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the import and export industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 2 qualification means whether you are new to the industry, or are at an operator level, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Elective units

Introduction to Purchasing

• Features of the procurement and purchasing function• Stages of the purchasing process• Concept of supply market information• Requirements and processes of monitoring supplier performance• The importance of a contract in purchasing relevant to own country

Optional units A

For any further questions about our courses please contact one of our Course Specialists on 0800 1422 522. “The whole of the course from start to finish has been great, the course materials were fantastic.” - Ian Wilkinson, Logistics Co-ordinator

Optional units B

Introduction to Manufacturing Planning and Control

• The manufacturing process• The process of engaging external organisations to participate in the manufacturing process• The importance of production planning• Manufacturing improvement techniques

Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory

• The purpose and characteristics of inventory• How goods are received in a warehouse• Key warehousing activities and the importance of Manual Handling Equipment• The health and safety arrangements in a warehouse environment

Introduction to International Trade and Freight

• Trade and freight• How to identify the goods to be traded• How to identify, select and recommend suitable modes of transporting goods• The legislation and regulations relavant to the transportation of goods• How to identify problems that can occur in international trade

Team Leader

• The roles and responsibilities of a team leader• Authority and accountability levels of a team leader• How a team leader builds a shared sense of purpose within a team• The importance of effective communication within a team

Introduction to Supply Chain

• Characteristics and links within a supply chain• Roles of other organisations in the supply chain• The communication and information sources within a supply chain

Introduction to Logistics

• The function of logistics• The logistics activities used by organisations• The effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector

Introduction to Movement of Goods

• How characteristics of goods impact on their handling process• The concept of route planning and scheduling for the movement of goods• The characteristics of different modes of transportation• The role of collection, storage and distribution• The main regulatory and enforcement bodies for movement of goods in own country

Introduction to Ports and Shipping

• The function of ports and shipping• The role of ports and shipping• The policies and procedures that affect ports and shipping• How to monitor ports and shipping

How to pass - For the Award complete 1 elective unit. - For the Certificate complete 1 elective and any 2 other units. - For the Diploma complete 1 elective unit and any other 3 units.



The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the import and export industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 3 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification or have experience working as a team leader, here at IoSCM we can still develop and teach you valuable topics which you can apply to your career/business.

Elective units

Optional units A

For any further questions about our courses please contact one of our Course Specialists on 0800 1422 522.

Business

• A range of business structures and key business functions• The legislative issues impacting on organisations• Carry out and review health and safety risk assessments• Different types of business communication• The importance of business planning• The part human resource plays in a business• How marketing applies to business

Supply Chain Operation

• The concept of a supply chain• The importance of supply chain management• Identify risks encountered within a supply chain• The concept of lean within a supply chain• The linkages within a supply chain

“Distance learning has been great for me to learn while working and progressing my career.” - Tracey Watson, Customer Service Executive

Optional units B

Manufacturing and Production

• How manufacturing and production processes are organised• The techniques used to plan production• How a business monitors the quality and efficiency of activities in production• How technology developments and external factors impact on production• The appropriate product methods used by organisations

Business Improvement Techniques

• The need and application of business improvement within organisations• The need for training plans in order to identify workplace requirements for improvement• How to identify the resource requirements, timescales, roles and responsibilities and how to evaluate improvement activities• The importance of communicating business improvement plans to stakeholders

Purchasing Processes

• Put purchasing into context• How external factors impact the purchasing process• Operational requirements of the purchasing function• The purchasing cycle and how to source suppliers• Sources of law relating to the purchasing operation• The components of the purchasing cycle

Logistics

• The importance of logistics• How to identify the factors that influence logistics• The importance of appropriate requirements for the development, monitoring and control of logistics protocols

Freight

• The role of freight within the supply chain• How freight operation planning varies for different modes of transport• How freight operations are regulated• Freight performance control techniques

Transport Planning Operations

• The role transport plays• Transport policy in relation to current legislation provided within own country• The links between transport planning and external influences• How the needs and demand for movement of goods are measured

Ports and Shipping

• The importance of different types of ports• The role of shipping on an international scale• The main aspects of port development• The importance of port infrastructure and equipment requirements• Challenges of port operations

Inventory Processes

• Inventory and the associated processes• Stock and the associated processes• The financial value of holding stock• Modern inventory systems and how they can improve the control of inventory • Techniques used to plan levels of stock

Warehousing Operations

• Principles and operations of warehouses• Identify the factors that affect the safe operations of a warehouse• Financial and logistics aspects concerned in warehousing• Produce a plan for the receipt and storage of goods• Required equipment for warehouse operations

Freight Forwarding

• The importance of freight forwarding• How to identify the factors that influence freight forwarding• The importance of appropriate infrastructure and equipment requirements for freight forwarding• The importance of monitoring and control in regard to freight forwarding

Secure Cargo

• The relevant legislation, guidance and organisation requirements for securing cargo• The importance of securing cargo safely

Customs

• The role and function of customs and excise• Customs terminology and their use• The documentation and procedures relating to the importation and exportation of goods• The operational requirements of customs and excise

Freight Forwarding

• The importance of freight forwarding• How to identify the factors that influence freight forwarding• The importance of appropriate infrastructure and equipment requirements for freight forwarding• The importance of monitoring and control in regard to freight forwarding



Elective Units


The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the import and export 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.

Optional units A

Quality Management

• Evaluate the range of quality management systems appropriate for use in business

• Advantages of an organisation having a quality management system in place

• Tools and techniques to manage quality• Employ quality management tools and techniques to improve

organisational performance

“The tutors and mentors are friendly and always willing to help.” - Stacey Johnson, Global Category Manager

Optional units B

Purchasing Management

• Key roles and focus of management within purchasing• Impact of legislation upon the purchasing function• Importance of building and sustaining collaborative working

relationships with suppliers• How effective negotiation skills contribute to successful

purchasing management

Production Management

• Components of production planning and evaluate its function within a supply chain

• Inter-relationships between production planning, sales planning and forecasting

• Terminology associated with master scheduling and basic scheduling concepts

• How manufacturing and control systems have developed historically• Variety of measures to improve production planning performance

Supply Chain Management

• How a supply chain can gain competitive advantage from efficient management and control

• Impact of physical and information flows on the integration and harmonisation within a supply chain

• Why supply chains may not always function correctly• How supply chain planning is achieved from a strategic and

operational perspective• How modern technology has impacted the supply chain


• Importance of shipping and international trade• Business strategy in shipping contributes to growth• Port operations and effective container terminal management• Concept of agile ports and the key characteristic• Port development, the operating environment and evolution of a

port

Operation Management Processes

• The role of operations and operations management within business• The design of operations processes and design of products and services that organisation produce• Correlation between operations management and strategic

planning


• Principles of international trade law• Concepts associated with international trade law• Importance of international trade law within an organisational

context• Importance of monitoring international trade law within an

organisational context

International Trade Finance

• Principles of international trade finance• Concepts associated with international trade finance• Importance of international trade finance within an organisational

context• Importance of monitoring and controlling international trade

finance within an organisational context

Sea Freight

• Principles of sea freight management• Legislation and regulations governing the movement of shipping• The role of shipping freight operations• Different financial strategies found within the shipping industry

Air Freight

• The role of air freight management• How air freight movement is important to the global economy• The importance of security and safety regulations and the impact

of environmental legislation on the air industry• The management of container usage in the air freight industry

International Freight Management

• The discipline of air freight forwarding operations• The discipline of sea freight forwarding operations• The concept of an agile port• The discipline of multimodal transportation

Risk Management

• Concept of risk management and the roles and responsibilities within an organisation

• Risk assessment process and the management of risk• Risk management strategy

Logistics

• Principles behind the logistic requirements of a supply chain• Schedule logistics operations to meet customers’ needs• Optimise the use of logistics operations• The range of transport modes and their usage within logistics

operations• The use of technology and the importance of quality within logistics operations

Movement of Goods

• Principles and practices in relation to the movement of goods• How the characteristics of goods impact on their handling• Considerations that influence the flow of goods

Transport Management

• Nature and purpose of transport planning• Historical developments and more recent trends effecting

transport planning• Principles of sustainability are applied to transport planning• Current trends and causes for transport demand• Issues with the movement of freight

Warehousing

• Need and role of developing an appropriate warehouse policy• Resource requirements of warehousing• Basic concept of inventory and the need to develop an inventory

strategy• Relevant legislation applicable to a warehouse• Importance of technology advancements in a warehouse • Financial systems within a warehouse

Inventory

• Purpose of inventory management• Principles of the traditional fixed period and fixed quantity models

of inventory control• Impact of inventory management on the supply chain• How modern inventory systems can improve the performance of

stock systems• Importance of inventory management to minimise the stock level



Global Procurement in the Supply Chain

• Set objectives and criteria for a procurement strategy to meet the requirements of the supply chain• How to evaluate the effectiveness of the procurement strategy• Select the most effective procurement methods and appropriate procedures for achieving results and measuring performance


The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the import and export industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 6 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.

Elective units

Optional units A

“Halfway through my course I decided to change to the level 6 course, this was handled quickly and efficiently. With minimum disruption to my study time.” - Rosaline Wade, Ocean Freight Modal Manager

Optional units B

Quality Management

• The concept of quality management in an organisational context• The culture needed to embed quality management• The systems that support quality management

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Health and safety requirements in the manufacturing workplace• The function and purpose of existing Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) installations• Benefits and drawbacks to building flexibility into the manufacturing process• The applications of special manufacturing processes

Strategic Business Planning in Supply Chain Operations

• The principles and importance of strategic business planning in supply chain operations • The potential risks in relation to strategic business planning in supply chain operations• The needs of internal and external stakeholders when developing a strategic business plan in supply chain operations


• Maritime operations in a business context• The planning process for maritime operations• Maritime resource management• Understand maritime law

Strategic Management Principle

• The concept of strategic management• How to formulate organisational strategy• The strategic effects of an organisational plan• How to develop a strategy to communicate organisational plans

Strategic Business Planning in Supply Chain Operations

• The principles and importance of strategic business planning in supply chain operations • The potential risks in relation to strategic business planning in supply chain operations• The needs of internal and external stakeholders when developing a strategic business plan in supply chain operations

Operational Planning in the Supply Chain

• The principles and importance of operational planning in supply chain management or a logistics operation • The potential risks in relation to operational planning in supply chain management or a logistic operation• The needs of internal and external stakeholders when developing operational plans in supply chain management or a logistics operation

Global Cultural Awareness

• The concept of culture and factors that underline cultural differences• How cultural differences affect the management process• Frameworks that help identify important cultural differences

Global Business Environment

• The concept of business in a global strategy• Strategic evaluation and selection• The barriers to internationalisation• Business theories related to managing international operations, strategy and risk analysis

Corporate Finance

• The role of the Corporate Finance Manager and its main links to business objectives including mergers and acquisitions• The main sources of debt and equity funding and the significance of financial gearing• How to evaluate investment decisions using a variety of appraisal techniques• Calculate the main methods for valuing company shares• Factors that determine a company’s dividend policy• The concept of, and know how to calculate, the cost of capital of a business• The different elements of treasury and working capital whilst being able to perform calculations from a given set of data to determine the effect on an element of, or on the entire working capital of, a business


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