International Trade Administrator

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an International Trade Administrator. An International Trade Administrator administers import and export transactions for a company or clients, including the movement, insurance and the storage and release of goods. A qualified learner will be able to: • Administer import and export transactions. • Determine international commercial terms (Incoterms ®) rules and administer the cost for the international movement of goods. • Determine and administer the insurance of goods. • Arrange for the storage and release of cargo for customs compliance purposes.

The need for this qualification stems from the requirement to improve the functioning of practitioners in the customs compliance environment as necessitated by the World Customs Organisation's (WCO) introduction of the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Trade (SAFE Framework of Standards). As a member of WCO South Africa must comply with the SAFE Framework of Standards by implementing new legislation which is aligned to these standards. In light of this, the International Trade Administrator qualification is required to provide those involved in the administration processes related to customs compliance for international trade with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure that all necessary documents, permits, and certifications are in place to streamline trade processes. No other national qualification that provides the requisite knowledge and skills for the international trade administrators is registered on the NQF. This qualification will benefit the logistics and supply chain sector and the economy as it is critical to the survival of the logistics industry by ensuring that all necessary documents, permits, and certifications are in place as per trade regulations and customs requirements. This will contribute to minimizing delays and reducing the cost of trade transactions. By managing paperwork and documentation related to imports and exports, International Trade Administrators help reduce administrative burdens on businesses engaged in international trade, and smooth trade operations. Delays at ports of entry or exit can result in increased transportation costs, storage costs, and lost opportunities. Minimizing these costs and risks by ensuring proper documentation, customs compliance and smoother logistics will contribute to enabling businesses to expand their operations internationally, leading to increased economic activity, growth and employment opportunities thus also benefitting society. As a scarce and critical skill area, the acquisition of this qualification and associated specialised competencies will increase the employability of the individual within the freight forwarding and import and export organisations. Typical learners for this qualification include those with an interest in starting a career in the field of international trade and customs. Stakeholders from different associations and organisations operating within the freight forwarding and customs compliance environment participated in the development of this qualification. The typical occupations related to this qualification include freight forwarding, customs, and international trade occupations.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. RPL for Exemption Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors. For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for Credits Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded. RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment. A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved. Upon successful completion of the EISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO. Entry Requirements: An NQF Level 2 qualification.

• Administer transactions related to the import and export of goods.
• Apply international commercial terms (Incoterms ®) rules and administer the cost for the movement of goods internationally.
• Administer the insurance of goods by applying appropriate methods.
• Arrange for customs processes, the storage and release of cargo using understanding of applicable legislation and standards.