Import/Export Online - An Overview of the Basics
- Online
- Lance Scoular
- $225.00 ( GST exempt )
Please note: this is an online course
This is a practical overview of the business of international trade that you can put to immediate use. For people starting their import/export business, extending their current business activities or wanting to broaden their knowledge.
If you want to learn Import/Export basics in Sydney, then this online course is for you.
Agenda
During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.
Topics include:
- Where to start and get help
- Terminology
- Banking procedures
- Documentation
- Commercial
- Insurance
- Government and destination requirements
- Air freight
- Forwarding agents
- Customs brokers
- Duties
- Sales tax
- GST
- Introduction and Overview – Risks of International Trading
- INTERCOMS 2000- Negotiation Terms between Buyer and Seller
- Methods of payment – How does the Exporter get paid? How does the Importer pay?
- Methods of transport
- Marine insurance
- Customs and quarantine procedures
- Classification of goods for imports and exports
- GST for imports and exports
Objectives
The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Plan their import/export transaction, processes and procedures and identify the areas where they can seek assistance
- Minimise the risk of costly error in the import and export process
- Maximise their potential for success in international trade
Other Information
This course will be presented as eight live webinars. The tutor will present the material in real time and you will be able to ask questions and make comments just as you would in a classroom. All sessions will be recorded and made available to you within a few days of the session. Between classes you will be invited to join a text-based discussion forum in which you can ask further questions of the tutor or discuss ideas with other students. Participants will be online in the conference room between 7.30pm and 9.00pm each week. You can access the conference room from your computer at work or at home. The text-chat is asynchronous so you can participate in this part of the course at a time convenient for you.
Instructions on how to access the online conference room are located at the bottom of this web page.
Participants will need to purchase a headset which includes a microphone to participate in this course. You can expect to pay approximately $20 for a headset from Officeworks. A broadband connection is preferable but not essential. Hard-wired connections are preferable to wireless connections. It is you responsibility to ensure that your equipment is working and that you can connect BEFORE the course commencement date. If you need assistance please contact Customer Service on (02) 8752 7555 or customer.service@scc.nsw.edu.au during the week before the course begins. Once the first session has begun it is not possible to provide technical assistance.
Students will need to purchase a headset which includes a microphone to participate in this course. You can expect to pay approximately $20 for a headset from Officeworks. A broadband connection is preferable but not essential.
PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed.***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.
Please note: this is an online course
Location
Online
- Room
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Sessions
| When | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 30 Jul 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 06 Aug 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 13 Aug 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 20 Aug 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 27 Aug 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 03 Sep 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 10 Sep 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
| Thu 17 Sep 2009 | 07:30PM - 09:00PM | default - Online |
