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VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL

Transport Logistics Training Board

OUT-CENTRE COURSE SCHEME Information for Course/Programme Proposal

1. Name and background of the course provider (1)

Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding And Logistics Ltd. (HAFFA) Originally founded in 1966, HAFFA is a non-profit making organization which promotes, protects and develops the carriage of goods (whether by air or sea or otherwise) generally, and the businesses of cargo forwarding agents, cargo forwarders and logistics service providers in particular. HAFFA is involved with coordinating, lobbying and liaising with government as well as other industry authorities and local terminal operators. HAFFA is responsible for setting industry standards, providing educational courses and business development programs which strengthen the professional levels of freight forwarders and logistics service providers in Hong Kong. HAFFA represents its members’ interest at meetings of FAPAA, IATA and FIATA, ensuring that Hong Kong’s voice is heard at international industry conferences.

2. Name/title of the proposed course/programme

International Maritime Dangerous Code Training Course (IMDG)

3. Experience of the course provider in the proposed Course/Programme (2)

HAFFA had organized several IMDG courses within these 2 years.

4. Course objective (3) At the end of the course, participants will be able to prepare, offer and accept shipments of dangerous goods for transportation by sea. The course will be based on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code requirements for non bulk packages in freight containers.

5. Content/outline (4) - Overview of national and international regulations on transport of dangerous goods by ocean

- Structure of IMO/IMDG code - Shipper’s responsibilities - Definition, identification and classification of Dangerous Goods - Use of the Hazardous Materials Table, Index and Dangerous Goods

List - Packaging selection - Marking and labelling - Documentation - Placarding - Segregation requirements’ - Limited Quantities - Container Packing Certificate

6. Medium of instruction Conduct in Cantonese with English reading materials

7. Target participants/trainees Personnel who involves in claims handling

8. Admission Requirement

9. Assessment requirement Examination at the end of the course

10. Duration (number of days or hours) and number of

session(s)

3 days (09:00-17:00), 2 sessions

11. Fees HK$2,560

12. Subvention entitled (5) No

13. Qualification and experience of lecturer/instructor

The lecturer is working as the full-time trainer in SKY SAFE International Consultant Ltd. He is a well-trained and experienced trainer.

14. Practical element (6) No

15. Venue, facility and equipment Room F, 8/F Ardour Centre, 680 Castle Peak Road

16. Proposed frequency (7) Min.: 1 Classes Max: 6 Classes

17. Proposed date(s) 24-26 Jan 2011

18. Proposed class-size (8) Min.: No setting Max: 15

19. Additional information if any

Contact person Ms. Alice Lui / Ms. Hilary Law / Ms. Edith Tsang

Address 8/F, China Hong Kong Centre, 122-126 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Telephone 2796 3121

Fax 2796 3719; 2754 8926

e-mail [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Date compiled: 15 Dec 2010

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1. Please specify whether profit making or non profit making 2. Please specify the frequency of the course/programme held previously 3. Please specify what kind of need of the industry/trade and/or with which particular problem area the course/programme is designed to address or cope with 4. Please specify whether it is a newly developed course/programme 5. Please specify whether the course provider or the participants is entitled to subvention/subsidies of other schemes and if so, which scheme(s) 6. Please specify whether the course/programme involves visit(s) to working/practical site(s) and/or experience-sharing seminar(s) 7. Please specify the minimum and maximum number of class(es) 8. Please specify the minimum and maximum number of participants/trainees per class







Cargo Claims Handling / Cargo Claims Handling and Preventive Program (CLMS)


HAFFA had organized several CLMS courses which were approved to be funded by Out-Centre Training Courses Scheme.

4. Course objective (3) - To train and raise the operational skill of the air freight staff to a optimal standard

- To improve the understanding of the legal framework in air cargo business and know how to evaluate and proceed an effective claims

- By the end of the course you will be able to � Know more about the legal instruments in air cargo industry � Proceed to claim � Make claims to be more effective and efficient � Know obligation and right of a claimant

5. Content/outline (4) - Nature, sources and principles of legal framework in air cargo industry

- The Warsaw Convention - Hague Protocol - General Conditions of Carriage & Conditions of Contract - Obligation and right of the Shipper/Consignee/ Claimant - Cargo Claims Handling Procedures, awareness and prevention - Case study - Written examination


7. Target participants/trainees Personnel who involves in claims handling




session(s)

2 days (09:00-17:00), 2 sessions

11. Fees A) HK$1,660 B) HK$1,860



A) The lecturer is working as the full-time trainer in Sky Safe International Consultant Ltd. He is a well-trained and experienced trainer.

B) The lecturers are working as the full-time trainers in the Cargo Training Department of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (CX). They are well-trained and experienced trainers.


15. Venue, facility and equipment A) Room F, 8/F Ardour Centre, 680 Castle Peak Road B) Training and Development Centre, 4/F, North Tower, Cathay Pacific

City, 8 Scenic Road, Hong Kong Int’l Airport, Lantau


17. Proposed date(s) A) 17-18 Mar 2011





Telephone 2796 3121

Fax 2796 3719; 2754 8926




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Basic Air Cargo Training (BT)


HAFFA had organized several BT courses which were approved to be funded by Out-Centre Training Courses Scheme.

4. Course objective (3) - To train and raise the operational skill of the air freight staff to a optimal standard

- By the end of the course, you will be able to : � use the TACT Rules book and Rate books � define IATA area � coding/ Decoding of Airport and Cities � calculate the air cargo tariff � rate application � services and related charges � airline Liability and Insurance � completion of Air Waybill

5. Content/outline (4) - Air Cargo Flow - Functions of various parties involved in air cargo business - Various business guidance - Functions of the Rule book and Rate books - IATA geography - Chargeable weight - Valuation charges - Disbursement fees - Currency rounding off regulation - Charges collect shipment and payment facilities by country of

destination - General cargo rates - Special commodity rates - Class rates - Air Waybill functions and completion - Different between Airline Liability and Insurance - Written examination


7. Target participants/trainees - Recently recruited personnel in the air forwarding agents. - Personnel who needs to calculate cargo tariff and issue air waybill



10. Duration (number of days or hours) and number of session(s)

5 days (09:00-17:00), 5 sessions

11. Fees HK$4,650



- The lecturers are working as the full-time trainers in the Cargo Training Department of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (CX).

- They are well-trained and experienced trainers.


15. Venue, facility and equipment Training and Development Centre, 4/F, North Tower, Cathay Pacific City, 8 Scenic Road, Hong Kong Int’l Airport, Lantau


17. Proposed date(s) 21-25 Feb 2011





Telephone 2796 3121

Fax 2796 3719; 2754 8926




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Vocational Training Programme for the Freight Logistics Sector (VTP): Airfreight Logistics Module 2– Cargo Documentation 貨運物流業職業訓練課程：空運物流單元二 –貨運文件處理


HAFFA had organized several industrial courses for the industry for many years.

4. Course objective (3) The module will provide industry newcomers with a structured curriculum which will greatly enhance the skills and capabilities of the local workforce. This will provide training in basic technical skills, industry-specific knowledge and sound implementation guidelines of freight operations. This will assist newcomers and those who wish to refresh their skills in acquiring both practical knowledge and hands-on skills, enabling them to make immediate contributions to the industry once in the workplace. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: - have an overview in handling of import, export and transit cargo - understand function and importance of air cargo documents - handle a booking and cargo planning - coordinate with third parties e.g. carrier, trucker, warehouse operator

and co-loader - prepare cargo shipment for export - know how to accept cargo from shipper, delivery the cargo to

warehouse and pick up the shipment from warehouse and how to perform cargo inspection

- prepare a claim letter - how to complete of Shipper Letter of Instruction form, Master air

waybill and House waybill - verify cargo documents and how to intercept hidden DG and

counterfeit shipment - perform customs clearance - understand customs requirements (import, export and & transborder) - specific terms in customs handling

5. Content/outline (4) Please refer to appendix


7. Target participants/trainees Newcomer and current Operational/Customer Service/Sales/Frontline staff in the Airfreight Industry.


9. Assessment requirement Multiple-Choice Questions for Test and Examination. A Module Certificate will be jointly issued by the CILTHK, HAFFA and LOGSCOUNCIL to students who have successfully passed the test and examination (passing mark: 50%) and achieved an attendance of 80% or above of each module.


session(s)

30 hours, 9 sessions

11. Fees HK$1,550



The lecturer is working as the full-time trainer in Radon Asia Ltd. He is a well-trained and experienced trainer.


15. Venue, facility and equipment Flat C1, 8/F, Phase 2, Hang Fung Industrial Building, 2G Hok Yuen Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon (Tentative)


17. Proposed date(s) Feb Class: 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 Feb 2011 (19:00 - 22:00) 12, 19 and 26 Feb 2011 (15:00 - 19:00)

18. Proposed class-size (8) Min.: 10 Max: 50

19. Additional information if any This programme is jointly developed by HAFFA and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK), and with funding support from the Hong Kong Government via the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL) in the course material development. The freight forwarding industry is lacking a structured and day-to-day practical training programme. Companies can only arrange internal training such as on-the-job training by supervisors who may not be fully equipped with necessary teaching techniques or a comprehensive programme. It is costly and the outcome of staff performance is uncertain. Both the CILTHK and HAFFA took an active role in developing a structured training programme to standardize the internal training procedures for both SME and larger-sized companies. By joining the VTP, more of your resources can be focused on the operations, leading to higher productivity. There are 4 modules for each sector under the Vocational Training Programme. Module 1 is set as basic level and Module 2 to Module 4 will be set as advance level. The course development of Module 1 of the Airfreight Logistics sector has been completed while the other modules are under developing.



Telephone 2796 3121

Fax 2796 3719; 2754 8926




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Appendix: Content/outline

Export Operations - To understand requirement in export operations - How to handle a customer booking with credit account and without credit account customer - Documentation requirements for specific commodities and how to intercept the hidden dangerous goods and

counterfeit shipment - Importance of Shipper’s Letter of Instruction Form, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit,

License, Known Consignor Declaration, Inter RA Aviation Security Declaration, Dangerous Goods Declaration and Material Safety Data Sheet

- Best Practice in handling of Lithium Batteries and Batteries Dry shipment - How to arrange a local collection shipment and cross border collection shipment - How to perform cargo verification - To know how to make a booking with the carrier and what data are required - To understand how to handle a shipment with co-loader, to borrow an air waybill from other agent - Basic concept of consolidation and handling in flight planning - To coordinate with warehouse in palletization/bulk shipment - What is loading scheme for cargo security - Awareness in cargo built-up (sequence in handling and consequence on poor built-up) - Functions and importance of different documents, how to complete the shipper letter of instruction form,

master air waybill and house waybill and also the requirements in EDI transmission - How to prepare a cargo manifest, manual consolidation pouch and/or e-Pouch under e-Air waybill - What are “Ten Steps” to ship air cargo

Import Operations - How to prepare for shipment arrival (e.g. data verification and pre-customs clearance) - To perform shipment arrival check and make arrangement for delivery of cargo and handling of import

special cargo - To know what is proper document for customs clearance - How to collect cargo from cargo terminals - To understand what is exception handling in case of irregularities and how to prepare a preliminary notice

of claim and formal claims letter - To have an overview in import handling flow Transshipment - To know what is China Customs requirements and what articles are exempt from customs declaration for

transshipment - Document requirements for customs clearances - Concept of “Port, Entry Port and Exist Port” in China. - Major Steps of China customs clearance - Common Terms in China customs clearance





The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is an organisation with an established international pedigree. The Institute was formed in the United Kingdom in 1919 and granted a Royal Charter in 1926. It is a dynamic body with a diverse membership. Membership is open to anyone with a professional interest in Logistics and Transport. The Hong Kong chapter was set up in 1968 and incorporated as a limited company by guarantee on 20th December 1999, with an entitlement for tax exemption under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. The membership of CILT Hong Kong is now around 2,000 and broadly ranges from experienced senior managers to junior staff in the industries of shipping, logistics, airline, railway, road, public transport, government and consultancy. (www.cilt.org.hk)


Vocational Training Programme for the Freight Logistics Sector (VTP): Seafreight Logistics Module 1 – Introduction to Seafreight 貨運物流業職業訓練課程：航運物流單元一 – 航運基礎入門


Though CILTHK doesn’t organise structured training course, the Institute has been arranging the local Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) annually for our members since 2004. Also, CILTHK conducts programme accreditation to local programmes from higher diploma to master degree in both transport/logistics delivered at HKU, CUHK, HKPU, HKUST, IVE, HKU SPACE, Caritas Francis Hsu College, etc.

4. Course objective (3) The module will provide industry newcomers with a structured curriculum which will greatly enhance the skills and capabilities of the local workforce. This will provide training in basic technical skills, industry-specific knowledge and sound implementation guidelines of freight operations. This will assist newcomers and those who wish to refresh their skills in acquiring both practical knowledge and hands-on skills, enabling them to make immediate contributions to the industry once in the workplace. By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• have an overview of the industry; • elaborate the linkage between sea transport and economic

development; • recognise the features of the port of Hong Kong; • explain the function of seafreight in relation to international

trade; • apply incoterms in business transactions; • describe the types and nature of container vessels and

containers, and service routes and international maritime passage;

• identify key players in the seafreight industry and describe their relationship;

• describe the container flow and explain the functions, advantages and disadvantages of mode of carriage, port handling services and facilities;

• describe the procedures for various stages of workflow of an

ocean carrier; • recognise the content and usage of documents used in import

and export by ocean carriers; • explain how the use of technology, information systems,

scheduling, and yard management can enhance the efficient operations in a terminal;

• explain the terms and abbreviation, commonly used in shipping, and apply them appropriately.

5. Content/outline (4) Please refer to appendix


7. Target participants/trainees Newcomer and current Operational/Customer Service/Sales/Frontline staff in the Seafreight Industry.


9. Assessment requirement Multiple-Choice Questions for Test and Examination. A Module Certificate will be jointly issued by the CILTHK, HAFFA and LOGSCOUNCIL to students who have successfully passed the test and examination (passing mark: 50%) and achieved an attendance of 80% or above of each module.


session(s)

30 hours, 9 sessions

11. Fees HK$1,800



Though lecturers employed by YMCA College of Careers are working on part-time basis, they are professional or experienced practitioners in the logistics industry.


15. Venue, facility and equipment YMCA College of Careers, 23 Waterloo Road, Yaumatei, Kowloon


17. Proposed date(s) Part-time evening and/or Saturday afternoon 1st class will be in mid February 2011 (Dates to be confirmed) 2nd class will be in April 2011 (Dates to be confirmed) 3rd class will be in June 2011 (Dates to be confirmed)

18. Proposed class-size (8) Min.: 16 Max: 50

19. Additional information if any This programme is jointly developed by CILTHK and the Hongkong Association of Freight forwarding And Logistics Ltd. (HAFFA), and with funding support from the Hong Kong Government via the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council (LOGSCOUNCIL) in the course material development. The freight forwarding industry is lacking a structured and day-to-day practical training programme. Companies can only arrange internal training such as on-the-job training by supervisors who may not be fully equipped with necessary teaching techniques or a comprehensive programme. It is costly and the outcome of staff performance is uncertain. Both the CILTHK and HAFFA took an active role in developing a structured training programme to standardize the internal training procedures for both SME and larger-sized companies. By joining the VTP, more of your resources can be focused on the

operations, leading to higher productivity. There are 4 modules for each sector under the Vocational Training Programme. Module 1 is set as basic level and Module 2 to Module 4 will be set as advance level. The course development of Module 1 of the Seafreight Logistics sector has been completed while the other modules are under developing. The first application of this Vocational Training Programme – Airfreight Logistics Module 1, for the VTC Out-Centre Course Scheme has been approved on 12th July 2010.

Contact person Miss Harriet Leung, Executive Manager, CILTHK; or Miss Chili Lai, Administration Officer, CILTHK

Address 7/F Yue Hing Building, 103 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Telephone 2866-6336

Fax 2866-6118

e-mail [email protected] / [email protected]/ [email protected]

Date compiled: 1st December 2010


Footnotes:


Appendix: Seafreight Module 1: Introduction to Sea Freight Unit 1: Overview of the industry � able to elaborate the linkage between sea transport and economic development

� The importance of sea transport � The development and features of ports in Hong Kong � World economic development and shipping

Unit 2: International trade and shipping � able to explain the function of sea freight in relation to international trade and describe international business transaction procedures and regulations

� Function of international trade � International business transaction procedures � Trade terms (include Incoterms)

Unit 3: Containerization � able to describe the types and nature of container vessels and containers and explain the reasons and benefits for the development of containization

� Types of container � Containerization and its impact on sea transport � Standardization

Unit 4: Principle of maritime trade � able to describe the nature of trading and economy and the international maritime trade pattern and describe service routes and international maritime passage � Market economy of Hong Kong and the exports trade in the Asian Economies � Current international trade pattern � International maritime passage

Unit 5: Players in the industry and their relationship � able to identify key players in the sea freight industry and describe the relationship among the player � Primary customers � Transport operators � Third party service providers � Government bodies

Unit 6: Physical flow in container transport chain � able to describe the container flow through the process of assembly and consolidation and explain the functions, advantages & disadvantages of mode of carriage, port handling services and facilities � Consignment assembly � Consignment consolidation � Carriage

Unit 7: Work flow of an ocean carrier � able to describe the procedures for various stages of workflow of an ocean carrier and recognise and use documentations in handling import & export flow by ocean carriers � Export and import procedures � Freight, booking, consolidation � Container inspection and loading � Documentation

Unit 8: Terminal Operations � able to describe the various operations at a container terminal and explain how the use of technology, IT, scheduling & yard management can enhance the efficient operations in a terminal � Container terminals � Operations at gate, yard, quay-side and on-dock rail � Mid-stream operations / River Trade Terminal

Unit 9: Shipping Glossary � able to explain the terms and abbreviation, commonly used in shipping and apply the terms appropriately � Terms/ Abbreviations that are commonly used in shipping � Terms regarding bill of lading � Name of various organizations

� Operational terms � Incoterms � Others

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