Clearing and Forwarding Agent

NQF05 -10 months full-time, 8 months part-time | Credits 120 (SAQA I.D: 96368)

Course Overview:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to operate as Clearing and Forwarding agents.

A clearing and forwarding agent carries out customs clearing procedures and ensures that insurance, export or import licenses that facilitate cargo movement internationally and locally follow current legislation. The South African Clearing and forwarding industry has a demand for qualified individuals. The Cargo Wise Software System is part of the programme.

Qualified learners will be trained to:
· Forward cargo within the local and international logistics environment.
· Observe compliance with statutory requirements within the local and international logistics environment.
· Conduct warehousing operations within the local and international logistics environment.
· Assist with cargo distribution within the local and international logistics environment.

Admission requirements:

• Prior NQF Level 4 qualification
• Current employment within the transport or allied industries