Build a solid foundation in international trade administration with this introductory qualification.
Designed for newcomers and those wishing to refresh their skills, this qualification equips learners with the core knowledge to trade goods across borders confidently and correctly.
Since the UK’s departure from the EU, trade rules have evolved significantly. Businesses benefit greatly when their teams actively pursue qualifications to demonstrate best practice, reduce errors, and maintain compliance, which ultimately safeguards the company’s reputation and operations.
Our Level 3: Trading Across Borders Award equips learners to handle documentation, classify goods correctly, and navigate customs efficiently: crucial skills for smooth international trade.
This qualification sets the groundwork for progression into roles such as export assistant, logistics administrator, or trade compliance administrator.
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 role of HMRC and international customs authorities
- Learn which documents need to be completed
- Learn about the data which is required for these documents
- Gain awareness of the benefits of customs special procedures
- Learn how to use 'the Tariff'
- Achieve a broad knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the process of import/export plus an awareness of customs procedures and international trade regulations.
- Understand the import/export process and the responsibilities attached to international trade
- Be able to classify a product for import/export and appreciate the factors influencing the import/export process for a product.
- Be able to acquire a broad understanding of the import/export process and to advance their individual/ organisations awareness of handling the import journey.
- Understand how origins impact US tariff exposure and how origin planning can help mitigate the risks
- Learn how free trade agreements work
- Understand how to comply with rules of origin
- Understand the proof of origin you need to provide
- Know how to claim preferential tariffs
- Understand tariffs applicable for preferential and non-preferential trade
- Learn what a commodity code is and how it is structured
- Understand the importance of the WCO Harmonized System
- Learn how to interpret the UK Global Tariff and EU TARIC
- Practice classifying your goods with the correct commodity code
- Learn how to use your product’s code to determine taxes and other measures
- Recognise the role of tariff classification in determining new US duty rates on UK-origin goods
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.
Students will need to complete an assessment module and pass a formal assessment submission in order to be awarded the L3 qualification.
The modules
- Introduction to Importing and Exporting
- Customs Procedures and Documentation
- Rules of Origin
- How to Classify Your Goods
All four modules and assessment must be taken within two years to complete this qualification.
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.
Registration fee: £118 (1 year's student membership)
Course fee: £1679 (assessment included)
To apply for the Level 3: Trading Across Borders Award, please use the 'Apply now' button or send an email requesting an application form to qualifications@export.org.uk
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