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If you want to learn import/export basics in Sydney, then this online course is for you.

This is a practical overview of the business of international trade that you can put to immediate use. 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 and more. For people starting their import/export business, extending their current business activities or wanting to broaden their knowledge.

Lance Scoular has been involved in import/export for more than 35 years. Early in his career he worked for multinational manufacturer/traders 3M Australia and Baxter Healthcare. Later he started and developed his own customs and forwarding brokerage. He also has had directorship with global transport and international marketing companies.

Lance is co-author of the book ‘Exporters and Importers – Survive and Prosper’.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the flexible nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

• 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

By the end of the course the student should 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 online sessions in a virtual conference room. Lance 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 Lance or discuss ideas with other students. Partipants will be online in the conference room between 7.30pm and 8.30pm 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.

Details on how to access the online conference room will be forwarded to you one week before the course.

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.