Mechanism of Freight (MEC)
Overview
This course focus on the entire Freight system with exposure to a practical environment and simulated processes. The participants will be exposed to the international trade environment, incoterms and methods of transport. All theory and practice comes together with a site tour of a container freight station.
Additional Information
SAQA Unit Standards
252424 Outline the structure of the surface freight forwarding environment. Level 3 Credits 4.
252427 Outline the structure of the airfreight forwarding environment. Level 3 Credits 4
252429 Explain the concept of international trade. Level 3 Credits 6.
252437 Interpret and apply international commercial terms. Level 3 Credits 3.
Who should do this course?
Ideal candidates are any person who works in the freight forwarding and imports & exports environment. (Freight Controllers, Estimators, Shipping Clerks, Sales, Customer retention, Graduates, Procurement, Finance controllers)
Assessment required for competency.
252424 Outline the structure of the surface freight forwarding environment. Level 3 Credits 4.
252427 Outline the structure of the airfreight forwarding environment. Level 3 Credits 4
252429 Explain the concept of international trade. Level 3 Credits 6.
252437 Interpret and apply international commercial terms. Level 3 Credits 3.
Who should do this course?
Ideal candidates are any person who works in the freight forwarding and imports & exports environment. (Freight Controllers, Estimators, Shipping Clerks, Sales, Customer retention, Graduates, Procurement, Finance controllers)
Assessment required for competency.
Outcomes
- Industry Jargon.
- Global Trade Environment.
- Importance of Geography.
- Moving Cargo: Air, Ocean, Road, and Rail.
- Imports and Exports.
- International Payment Methods and Finance.
- Calculations of Charges.
- Marine Insurance.
- Importance of Incoterms.
- Packing and Packaging.
- Important Documentation.
- Role of Customs.
Additional Info:
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 17
Duration:
3 Days Contact Class
Learning Methodologies:
| Method | Duration | Price * |
| CC | 3 days | 8,850.00 |
| VS | 3 days | 8,850.00 |
| VS | 3 days | 6,550.00 |
*All prices are excluding VAT.
Contact training@dev.metrominds.co.za
for group pricing