Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Operations) (Level 4)

Shipping goods into and out of New Zealand is vital to our country's economy and impacts on the lives of all New Zealanders. Keeping everything on the move is the job of freight forwarding companies and, with your Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Operations), you could be part of this exciting growth.

Programme Summary

Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Operations) (Level 4)

Qualification	National Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Operations) (Level 4)
	Certificate in Freight Operations (Level 4)
Level	4
Credits	120
Entry Criteria	Open
Duration	36 weeks
Start Dates	January, March, April , May, July, August, October *
Study Method	Fulltime Day*
	Fresh-e Learning Online evening – Attend class two evenings per week Computer and Internet connection provided for the duration of the programme**

* Start dates may change
** Conditions apply

What You Will Learn

You will study a wide range of subjects that will give you the skills you will need for your new career.

Areas of study include:

Freight
Computing
Accounting
Customer service and administration
Professional development

Don't worry if you don't know a thing about any of these areas at present - there is plenty of help for you during the programme.

Programme Content

Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Operations) (Level 4)

Freight	Spreadsheets
IATA Geography	Text processing
Transport services	Email and internet usage
Domestic and international transportation
Legislation	Accounting
Import and export procedures	Inventory management
Documentation for carriage by air and sea
Dangerous goods regulations for sea and air	Customer Service and administration
Incoterms and methods of payment	Professional business communication skills
Transport claims and processing	Business documentation skills
Health and safety in the logistics industry	Sales and promotional skills
New Zealand customs regulations and
processes	Professional Development
	Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
	Job search techniques
Computing	Interviewing and personal marketing skills
Operate a personal computer
Data/File management
Business Documents (Word)
Spreadsheets (Excel)
Email / Internet

Career and Job Opportunities

With a Certificate in Freight Forwarding (Operations) (Level 4) you can apply for a range of interesting jobs including:

Freight/courier companies' customer service roles
Freight/courier companies' operations clerk
Airline and shipping companies' customer service roles
Airline and shipping companies' cargo operation roles
Junior customs broker

Where You Can Work

Freight companies
Airlines
Shipping companies
International courier businesses

Support

You will have your own Course Director as soon as you enrol. Your Course Director will work closely with you and your tutors, and they will be available for regular meetings to discuss your progress or any problems you may encounter. Feel free to discuss any issues affecting your student life with them.

Click here for more information or to apply online

Or phone: 0800 425 624

You will hear from us soon!

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