An introductory course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. It is fully supported with user-friendly and up-to-date notes (including copies of completed documents) to ensure the skills learned can be applied effectively back in the workplace.

During the course candidates will study the principles and current industry practices required to ensure that they can process documents thus ensuring they operate both legallt and cost-effectively. They will understand the documents required for international shipments and transportation and where to go for further help and advice.

Course Contents:

- "The Foundations" including a look at information sources, legal requirements, record keeping and software systems

- The significance of documentary content - with specific reference to Incoterms 2020, how to prove origin and the commodity code

- Exporters commercial documents - quotations, invoices and packing lists

- The 2origin documents" - including UK Country of Origin, EU-EUR1s

- Further official export documents - export licences, pre-shipment inspection and customs Single Adminstrative Documents (C88)

SAD

- Dealing with Freight Forwarders - including ECSI's and SSNs

- The proof of export documents - including Bills of Lading, AWBs and CMR notes

- Payment mechanisms and a review of the documents needed to ensure payment

- Changes coming in 2025

- Sources of help and advice

Who Should Attend-

This course is aimed at oweners/proprietors of small businesses that manage their own export and customs processes and personnel who administer the functions within larger organisations. This includes staff working in export administration, export sales, and freight moving who are required to deal with export documents within their organisation. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview and experienced staff requiring a refresher on current requirements. At the end of the course, candidates will have receive training to ensure they can confidently deal with export documents within their organisation thus ensuring both legal compliance and cost effectiveness for all exports.

This course is part of the 11 British Chambers of Commerce Courses. Each course offers one credit towards the BCC Foundation Award in International Trade. You must complete 6 or more of these courses to receive the Award.