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Level 5: Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations

The ideal qualification for customs professionals, this diploma equips students with a thorough understanding of international customs laws and compliance.

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Course duration
15-18 months
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The Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance and Regulations examines participants’ ability to manage the broader managerial aspects of International Trade and make the right decisions when problems arise.

The Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance and Regulations is the core strategic qualification for international trade professionals. Designed to fit around a full-time career, with online study supported by tutors.

Why enrol on this course?

Build advanced expertise in global, EU, and UK customs compliance
Gain skills to manage and implement real-world customs procedures
Study flexibly online while advancing your career with a strategic qualification

Testimonials

Image of smiling Nourhan Yakout

The Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations helped me move my career from simply doing customs work to truly understanding the profession.

It gave me the structure and knowledge to think more strategically about international trade and compliance, enabling me to identify risks and make more informed decisions.

Nourhan Yakout Customs & Supply Chain Compliance Specialist, BT Group - CCS-UK
Anthony Franey

The experience, knowledge and accompanying qualification I've gained from the Level 5: Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations has laid a solid foundation for a bright career in commercial customs and compliance.

Communication from tutors has been excellent, including one-to-one sessions for queries both directly on the course content and to ask advice on how to tackle real-world problem scenarios.

Anthony Franey Royal Mail Group, Import lead

Candidates must be 19 years of age or over, and have successfully completed the Level 4 Diploma in International Trade (formerly Advanced Certificate in International Trade/ACIT). 

Candidates with an existing Degree from a recognised University and / or more than 5 years’ experience in international trade will be considered for direct entry to the Diploma. Please contact the qualifications department for advice on 01733 404 400 or email course.enquiries@export.org.uk.

This qualification comprises four modules of study.

This module evaluates customs and trade compliance at a world level and aims to detail the procedures involved in dealing with global trade from the UK. Students will be provided with knowledge of how World trade and customs is organised, practical aspects of international customs procedures, including initiatives on supply-chain security and partnership with trade, international trade facilitation and trade free zones and special economic zones.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how world customs is organised

2. Understand International Customs procedures

Assessment Criteria

1.1 Explain how world customs is organised

1.2 Explain the structure of the international regulatory and administrative bodies involved in world customs

1.3 Evaluate how the system of world customs operates

1.4 Evaluate the development of international conventions and instruments in world customs

1.5 Assess the impact of world customs measures on an organisation

1.6 Analyse how an organisation manages the impact of world customs measures

2.1 Analyse the structure of tariff and tariff controls in relation to world customs

2.2 Evaluate current guidelines on customs valuation rules, and rules of origin

2.3 Evaluate supply chain security in relation to world customs procedures

This module aims to detail the procedures involved in dealing with EU trade. Students will be provided with knowledge of the European Union (EU) as a Customs Union, EU customs code and developments, EU customs regimes and procedures, import licensing regulations, export licensing controls, Intrastat and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how the European Union (EU) operates as a Customs Union

2. Understand the EU Customs Code

3. Understand Authorised Economic Status

Assessment Criteria

1.1 Discuss the development of the EU Customs Union

1.2 Explain how the EU Customs Union is organised

1.3 Evaluate how the EU Customs Code and International Trade Regulations operate in relation to the EU Customs Union

1.4 Evaluate EU systems, tools and documentation controls in relation to the EU Customs Union

2.1 Assess the EU Customs Tariff

2.2 Evaluate Customs Duty Management and Tariff Measures, EU Valuation of Goods for Customs Purposes and EU Preferential Trade Agreements

2.3 Assess the impact of EU Customs Tariff on an organisation

3.1 Explain the purpose and general principles of Authorised Economic Status

3.2 Assess the advantages and disadvantages of Authorised Economic Status

3.3 Evaluate the procedures for applying for Authorised Economic Status

This module aims to detail the procedures involved in dealing with UK to UK trade. Students will be provided with knowledge of HM Revenue and Customs and other UK controlling bodies involved in international trade, Excise Goods and VAT, Customs Declarations, 3rd Country customs procedures in the UK, Non-Fiscal Controls including Export and Import Licensing Controls.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the role of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK

2. Understand 3rd Country Customs procedures in the UK

3. Understand how to comply, apply and implement AEO status in the UK

 

Assessment Criteria

1.1 Discuss the role of HMRC and other authorised bodies in relation to UK trade

1.2 Evaluate the purpose of Customs Declarations, including the maintenance and reporting of required information

1.3 Explain how to declare goods to HMRC

1.4 Analyse the impact of HMRC measures on an organisation

2.1 Analyse the purpose of 3rd Country Customs procedures in the UK

2.2 Evaluate storage procedures, temporary movements and returned goods, and transit procedures and triangulation

2.3 Evaluate the use of non-fiscal controls including Export Licence Controls and Import Licence Controls

3.1 Assess the key areas of a business that need to be involved in applying for, obtaining and maintaining AEO status

3.2 Explain how to assess the company's readiness to apply for AEO status

3.3 Evaluate the UK application process in compliance with HMRC regulation

Drawing from the knowledge, skills and learning gained from previous Level 4 and Level 5 modules, students are required to select and propose a work-based project which involves an international trade and customs compliance issue. With tutor support and self-directed research, students are required to investigate, analyse and provide managerial recommendations in the form of a professional, written report.

Learning Outcomes

1.Demonstrate how to assess an area of International trade and customs compliance

2.Demonstrate how to manage the implementation of an International trade and customs compliance project

 

Assessment Criteria

1.1 Assessment of an area of international trade and customs compliance using your business, or a business, with which you are familiar

1.2 Collect, record, analyse and interpret data in a logical and informed manner

1.3 Develop and evaluate a range of recommendations and conclusions

2.1 Negotiate, plan, research and carry out a programme of learning and assessment in an area of international trade and customs compliance

2.2 Transfer the appropriate knowledge and skills learnt from a range of trade and customs compliance subject areas

2.3 Work through self-directed study, with minimal supervision to complete a written project report

As a guide you should expect to study for around 82 hours for each of the three modules and 58 hours for the project based assessment. You should expect to complete the qualification in 15-18 months.

Each module is completed by means of a written assessment.

Students are required to complete a 3000-word report for the first three modules.  A 4000-word report is required for the final project module.

Each assessment is linked to the practical application of customs procedures in the working environment.

Students are allotted six weeks to conduct research and finalise each module assessment.

Total course fee: £3,786

(Includes assessment and registration fee - with 2 years' student membership)

Alternatively, you can take specific modules individually priced at £775 per module, also subject to membership and assessment fees.

Who is this online course for?

Customs professionals who have experience in international customs law and compliance and who have completed the Level 4 Diploma in International Trade or who already hold a recognised degree in a related area.

All study is delivered through Supported Distance Learning, with access to tutor support via video call, phone and email. Find out more here.

To apply for the Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance and Regulations, please use the 'Apply now' button or send an email requesting an application form to qualifications@export.org.uk 

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