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Level 3: Export Controls Award

Become a trusted source of export controls knowledge, driving compliance and business success.

OFQUAL-REGULATED QUALIFICATION
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Course duration
4 – 12 months
Delivery format
Microsoft Teams
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The Level 3 Export Controls Award will provide learners with the skills required to manage export controls within their organisation. Learners will become trusted sources of export controls knowledge, driving compliance and business success.

This course provides practical knowledge and skills to streamline export processes, minimise delays, and optimise trade documentation management. Participants will be able to confidently apply knowledge of export control classification, licensing, and documentation in real-world trade scenarios.

This course is regulated by Ofqual and CCEA.

Why enrol on this course?

Build essential knowledge to support compliant global trade
Develop practical skills in classification and regulatory requirements
Become a trusted compliance resource within your organisation

No formal qualifications are required for this course. All candidates must be 16 years or older to be considered for direct entry to the award.

This qualification consists of four units of learning:

  • Understand the key principles of customs procedures and documentation required for international trade. 

  • Identify and explain the role of regulatory bodies and legislation that govern import and export processes. 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and how they affect trade. 

  • Understand valuation methods and customs procedures for both imports and exports. 

  • Explain the concept of export controls and their significance in international trade. 

  • Understand the difference between military and dual-use goods and their classification under export controls. 

  • Describe the process of obtaining export licences and understand the application requirements. 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of due diligence, sanctions, and compliance as they relate to export licensing. 

  • Identify the requirements for compliance with US export controls and other international regulations. 

  • Understand the core principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their role in business. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to integrate ESG strategies into business operations in line with regulatory requirements. 

  • Identify the challenges businesses face in implementing ESG initiatives and how to overcome them. 

  • Develop an action plan for ESG compliance and reporting within an organisation. 

  • Understand how to classify goods accurately using the relevant commodity codes and classification systems. 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the UK Global Tariff and how to use it to classify products for export. 

  • Identify and apply the general interpretative rules for commodity code classification. 

  • Understand the relationship between export controls and product classification. 

  • Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain accurate commodity classifications for ongoing compliance. 

The average time it will take a student to complete this qualification is 50 hours.  

Each module of learning is covered in a four-hour online learning session starting at 9am and finishing by 1.00pm GMT. Students can choose to take each individual four-hour module at a date convenient to them, with bimonthly dates offered for each module. 

On completion of the training days, candidates will engage in a further assessment module in order to achieve the qualification. This module is supported by a tutor and you will be required to successfully complete a scenario based assessment to pass. 

The modules 

  1. Introduction to Export Licensing Controls 
  2. Customs Procedures and Documentation 
  3. Environmental, Social, & Governance Awareness 
  4. How to Classify your Goods 

All four modules and assessment must be taken within two years to complete this qualification. However, students are likely to finish within 4 - 12 months depending on their availability to attend the live online training sessions for each module. 

On completion of the training days, candidates will engage in a further assessment module in order to achieve the qualification. This module is supported by a tutor and you will be required to successfully complete an assessment testing your knowledge of the course learning outcomes.  

Total course fee: £1600

(Includes assessment fee and registrations fee - with 1 years' student membership)

 

Who is this online course for?

Professionals involved in the export compliance process in manufacturing, logistics, and freight forwarding businesses, and customs intermediaries.

To apply for the Level 3 Export Controls Award, please use the 'Apply now' button or send an email requesting an application form to qualifications@export.org.uk  

To discuss our qualifications
Call: +44 (0)1733 404 410
Email: qualifications@export.org.uk

Ofqual-regulated qualification

This award is an Ofqual-regulated qualification. Ofqual is the non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England, responsible for regulated qualifications that reliably indicate the knowledge, skills and understanding students have demonstrated.

This award is also regulated by CCEA, responsible for the accreditation and regulation of regulated qualifications offered in Northern Ireland (NI).