International Transportation and Trade Program

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Updated: September 5, 2012 Page: 1 of 9

International Transportation and Trade

Program

DESCRIPTION:

This program introduces the student to air, ocean, truck and rail transportation and to the world geography over which goods move. Incoterms® 2010 outlines the transfer of cost and risk to these goods as they are transported from Seller to Buyer.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 Define the duty of the CIFFA Freight Forwarder and the CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions  Define the most important parties involved in an International Trade movement

 Indentify gateway seaports/airports  Identify Canadian routes

 Calculate the chargeable truck freight weight  Complete a truck waybill

 Calculate the chargeable air freight weight  Calculate the charge to the customer  Calculate profit and loss on a shipment  Complete a HAWB and MAWB

 Calculate the amount and type of ULDs requiredfor a shipment  Identify trade routes intermodalism etc.

 Calculate the chargeable oceanfreight weight  Calculate the number and type of containers needed  Complete a marine Master bill of Lading

 Define Ocean Freight Terminology

 Discuss the changes (who, what and why) revised in the Incoterms® 2010

 Discuss the importance and consequences around applying the correct terms to a sales contract between buyer and seller

 Identify the specific point of transfer of risk, payment and documentation between the buyer and seller for each of the 11 Incoterms® 2010 rules

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TARGET AUDIENCE:

This program is primarily designed to meet the education needs of two main groups:

1. Individuals who are new to the international transportation, trade, logistics and supply chain industries and need to acquire new skills and knowledge to make them more employable. 2. Individuals currently working in the international transportation, trade, logistics and supply

chain industries, but wish to upgrade their new skills and knowledge for possible career advancement.

PREREQUISITES:

There are no prerequisites, but knowledge of the international transportation, trade, logistics and supply chain industries will be beneficial.

Good knowledge of English (verbal, writing and reading) is a must, as is knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.

CIFFA CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

Participants wishing to receive a Certificate must successfully complete International Transportation and Trade; and Essentials of Freight Forwarding within three calendar years.

DELIVERY METHODS:

This program is available through two delivery methods:

1. Facilitated instruction delivered in a classroom setting, utilizing a workshop-based approach. Currently, this method of delivery is offered in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

2. E-Learning is available for participants in locations other than the above or if you are unable to attend the classroom sessions.

PARTICIPANT MATERIALS:

All participants are provided a Textbook and online Workbook. E-learning students have access to the e-Learning lessons and classroom students are provided with an In-class Activities Booklet.

Note #1-1: Classroom participants will receive their course materials in the first class.

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DURATION

The duration of this program is 13 weeks, taught in one four-hour evening class. This comprises a total of 52 “contact hours” in total (not including additional time spent on reading, completing assignments, studying or test preparation).

SCHEDULE AND TOPICS

The program schedule runs from early September to early December each year.

e-Learning SCHEDULE

INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRADE

DATE TOPIC

Week 1 Welcome and Introduction; Understanding Freight Forwarding Week 2 Transportation Geography

Week 3 Land Transportation

Week 4 Online Exam #1 (Understanding Freight Forwarding, Transportation Geography, Land Transportation) Week 5 Air Freight

Week 6 Air Freight Week 7 Air Freight Week 8 Ocean Freight Week 9 Ocean Freight Week 10 Ocean Freight Week 11 Terms of Trade

Week 12 Review (Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Terms of Trade)

Week 13 Online Exam #2 (Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Terms of Trade)

Note #2-1: Exact dates of the classroom schedules will be communicated to participants upon registration.

Note #2-2: E-learning participants must ensure they are adequately prepared to write the written exams on the prescribed weeks, as indicated above.

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MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:

Flash Player 6.0.79 or later (http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash) (Flash Player 7 or later recommended), and one of the following browsers:

Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Goggle Chrome, Opera 9.5 and later

Macintosh: Safari 3 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Google Chrome Linux: Firefox 1.x and later

Lessons will NOT work on iPad’s or iPhones.

PRICING:

Current pricing for this program is:

Employee of a CIFFA Regular or Associate Member company – CAD $525.00 + tax. Employee or individual not from the above – CAD $690.00 + tax.

REGISTRATION:

For the most up to date registration information, please go to www.ciffa.com – Education – Register

Online.

Note #6-1: Your registration will only be confirmed after receipt and processing of your fully completed online registration and full payment.

POLICIES

9 MISSED EXAM POLICY

9.1 Exam Attendance

It is the responsibility of every CIFFA student to complete all Exams when scheduled.

Some limited accommodations may be made for students who cannot write their Exam on the scheduled dates due to illness, business travel, etc.

Failure to write one of the Exams may result in the student’s failure of the program.

9.2 Advising the Instructor

It is the sole responsibility of the student to advise the Teaching Assistant, and/or Instructor, and/or CIFFA (as applicable), if they are unable to write an Exam on the scheduled date.

If a student is unable to write an Exam on the scheduled date, the student must advise the Teaching Assistant/Instructor/CIFFA, by e-mail, prior to the scheduled Exam date and time. As soon as they are aware of a conflict, it is recommended to give notice early to ensure that the alternate date can

be arranged.

Failure to advise the Teaching Assistant/Instructor/CIFFA prior to the scheduled Exam date, will result in a zero mark for that Exam. In this instance, the writing of an Exam on an Alternate Date (9.3) will not be permitted.

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Updated: September 5, 2012 Page: 5 of 9 9.3 Alternate Exam Date

If a student advises the Teaching Assistant/Instructor/CIFFA prior to the scheduled Exam date, they may be allowed to write the applicable Exam within five (5) business days of the originally scheduled Exam date. This Exam may be written prior (before) or post (after) the originally scheduled Exam date. Should the student not be able to write the Exam within five (5) business days the originally schedule Exam date (prior or post), they will receive a zero mark for that Exam.

A zero mark for that Exam may result in the student’s failure of the program. 9.4 Alternate Exam Fee

A CAD $75.00, plus applicable tax(es) fee will be charged to the student, for each Exam written PRIOR to

the originally scheduled Exam date.

A CAD $125.00, plus applicable tax(es) fee will be charged to the student, for each Exam written POST the

originally scheduled Exam date, or for a Make-Up Exam.

These fees are payable to CIFFA BEFORE the student can write the Exam.

Alternate Exam Fees may be paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by cheque. 9.5 Exceptional Circumstances

9.5.1 Exceptional Circumstances

In Exceptional Circumstances (serious illness or hospitalization, childbirth, death in the immediate family, personal or family difficulties, etc.), certain accommodations may be made. Adequate proof must be provided to CIFFA, to substantiate the Exceptional Circumstance.

The time frames indicated in 9.2, and the Alternate Exam Dates time frames of 9.3 must be adhered to. In extreme cases, additional time may be granted to write an Exam, at the sole discretion of CIFFA.

The Alternate Exam Fees (9.4) will be waived for this Exceptional Circumstances provision.

CIFFA has the sole right to decide whether the student’s situation falls under the Exceptional Circumstance provision.

9.5.2 Zero Mark for Exceptional Circumstances

Should a student receive a zero mark according to 9.5.1, the zero mark may be replaced with an Estimated Exam mark. This Estimated Exam mark will be based on the average mark for the other Exams that have been written by the student. This Estimated Exam mark will be calculated into the student’s Final Grade, which may result in the student’s failure of the program.

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10 STUDENT GRADES

10.1 Passing Grade

The required Final Grade for successful completion of this program is 70%.

The student’s Final Grade is based on two (2) written Exams (each worth 45% of the Final Grade); and the completion of all online Workbook exercises (worth 10% of the Final Grade).

Upon successful completion, a Mark Transcript will be issued.

10.2 Exam Grading Discrepancies

10.2.1 Exams

Classroom Students: Any discrepancies regarding the grading of Exams must first be discussed with the Teaching Assistant, and/or Instructor (as applicable.

e-Learning Students: Go directly to 10.2.2.

10.2.2 Exam Mark Appeal

If after following 10.2.1, and if a student is still not satisfied with the marking process of their Exam, the student may then appeal their Exam mark to the Program Manager.

In all cases, a statement of what their appeal is based on must be sent to the Program Manager.

10.3 Make-Up Exam

A student with a Final Grade of 60% to 69% in a program will have an opportunity to write a Make-Up Exam at the end of the program, for the Alternate Exam Fee amount (see Make-Up Exam Fee 9.4).

This fee is payable to CIFFA PRIOR to the student writing the Make-Up Exam. Alternate Exam Fees may

be paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by cheque.

This Make-Up Exam will be scheduled after the program has finished, and will test the student’s knowledge of the whole program, and will be similar in composition to the previous Exams in that program.

In the case where a student PASSES the Make-Up Exam (achieves a mark of 70% or more), the student’s

Final Grade will be recorded as 70%.

In the case where a student FAILS the Make-Up Exam (achieves a mark of less than 70%), the student’s

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10.4 Final Grade Appeal

A student may contact the Program Manager for an appeal of their failing Final Grade. A statement of what the appeal is based on must be included in the appeal.

10.5 Appeal Timelines

All appeals regarding Exams, marks, or Final Grades must be officially queried to the appropriate individual (see 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.4) within fifteen (15) calendar days of the student’s receipt of marked Exam, mark, or Final Grade.

Queries regarding Exams, marks, or Final Grades will not be considered after the fifteen (15) calendar day period has passed.

10.6 Certificates

Upon successful completion of International Transportation and Trade; and Essentials of Freight Forwarding a Certificate will be issued.

Note: To be eligible for the Certificate, both above programs must be completed within three (3) calendar years.

Upon successful completion of International Transportation and Trade; Essentials of Freight Forwarding; Specialized Freight Services; and Supply Chain Management and Marketing an Advance Certificate will be issued.

Note: To be eligible for the Advanced Certificate, students must have a Certificate and complete Specialized Freight Services; and Supply Chain Management and Marketing programs within three (3) calendar years.

10.7 Advanced Standings

10.7.1 Honours Designation

All students with a Final Grade average of 90% or more in the Certificate or in the Advanced Certificate are considered to have passed with Honours.

10.7.2 Highest Honours Designation

All students with a Final Grade average of 95% or more in the Certificate or in the Advanced Certificate are considered to have passed with Highest Honours.

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10.8 Education Awards

The student, who achieves the highest Final Grade average in the Certificate will receive the “Job Nicolai Education Award”. The award will comprise of a plaque, suitably inscribed, and a cheque for CAD $250.00. There will be one (1) award per Region (Eastern, Western, Central and e-Learning).

The student, who achieves the highest Final Grade average in the Advanced Certificate will receive the “George Kuhn Award”. The award will comprise of a plaque, suitably inscribed, and a cheque for CAD $500.00. There will be one (1) award per Region (Eastern, Western, Central and e-Learning).

Note: International Transportation and Trade; and Essentials of Freight Forwarding or Specialized Freight Services; and Supply Chain Management and Marketing programs must be completed in the same education year, in order for student to be qualified for Honours Designations or Education Awards.

11 CHEATING POLICY

CIFFA will NOT condone cheating on Exams or e-Learning Exercises.

Cheating includes, but is not limited to:

 Using cell phone text messaging to send or receive exam questions or answers to/from another

student

 Utilizing online sources during the exam

 Retaining or copying an exam for future use

 Obtaining the exam from another student prior to test time

 Consulting with other people during an online exam

 Having another person take the online exam for the student

 Any other action that provides unfair advantage over other students.

Any student(s) involved in the above will receive a ZERO mark for that Exam or e-learning Exercise. A ZERO mark for that written Exam or e-Learning Exercise may result in the student’s failure of the program.

A student who continues cheating on a second Exam or e-Learning Exercise will be removed from the program.

12 ADMINISTRATION FEES

Due to the increased workload of processing changes and re-issuing documentation, we unfortunately find it necessary to impose a CAD $75.00, plus applicable tax(es) administration fee.

Items requiring payment of this administration fee include (but are not limited to):

 Re-issuing of a Certificate.

 Re-issuing of a Mark Transcript.

 Re-issuing of a payment receipt.

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CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you decide to cancel your registration in this program, you may be entitled to receive a refund under the following conditions:

Before any request for cancellation will be processed:

 All requests for refunds must be made to the CIFFA office in writing.

 All program materials must be returned to the CIFFA office, at the participant’s expense.

Cancellations received before the start of the program … a full refund (minus a CAD $25.00 administration fee) will be issued.

Cancellations received before the start of the second class of the program (for e-Learning - beginning of the second week of a program) … a 50% refund will be issued.

Cancellations received after the start of the second class of the program (for e-Learning - beginning of the second week of a program) … NO REFUND will be issued.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please contact us if you need more information or have questions. You may contact us in the following ways:

General: 416-234-5100 Toll-free: 1-866-282-4332 Education Coordinator: Ext. 225 Education Assistant: Ext. 230 416-232-5152 http://www.ciffa.com/index_education.asp [email protected] 480 - 170 Attwell Drive Toronto, ON Canada M9W 5Z5