Certificate in Practical Import and Export Documentation & Procedures
Introduction
This is a very special course which is specially prepared and designed not only for the beginners but also for those who are currently engaged in the activities of import & export but are not too conversant with their documentation and procedures. This course is conducted in a very professional systematic manner and is divided into the following topics for discussion.
Course Outline
Methods of payment in International Trade
- Open Account
- Documents Against Acceptance
- Documents Against Payment
- Documentary Credits
Documents Letters Of Credit
- Revocable/Irrevocable Credit
- Confirmed/Unconfirmed Credit
- Restricted/Unrestricted Credit
- Transferable Credit
- Back to back Credit
- Revolving Credit
- Red Clause Credit
Bill Of Lading, Its Different Kinds And Functions
- Received for shipment Bill of Lading
- Shipped on board of Lading
- Combined Transport Bill of Lading
- Through Bill of Lading
- Groupage Bill of Lading
How to Ensure Accurate Documentation
- Bill of lading
- Bill of exchange
- Commercial invoice
- Consular invoice
- Customs invoice
- Pro-forma invoice
- Insurance policy/Certificate
- Mate's receipt
- G.S.P Certificate of origin
- Sanitary Health Certificate
Articles Governing The Operational Of Documentary Credits And The Application Of The 'UCP' ICC Publication No.500 To Cases Of Dispute.
How To Comply With The Credits Terms - Case Study
Introduction To International Trade Terms And It's Rules For The Interpretation Of Such Terms In Foreign Trade.
Introduction
- Trade Regulation Of Singapore
- The Trade Develoment Board, it's Principle
- Functions and Documentation Services.
- Organisation Of Singapore Customs
Import Documentation And Procedures
- How to declare Imports
- Singapore Trade Classification-CCCN Coding
- Shipping Identity and it's functions
- Delivery Orders
- Procedures on deleveries of cargo through PSA transit shed.
Custom Procedures
- Registration of Specimen signature
- Function of the revenue branch
- Duty payment Declaration
- Duty exemption Certificate
- Duty exemption of trade samples
Export Documentation And Procedures
- How to declare your Exports
- PSA Shipping note and it's function
- Procedures on Exports of Cargo through PSA transit shed.
Port Of Singapre Authority Tariff
- Charges to the account of shipper or consignee
- Wharf handling charge local cargo -Wharf handling charge Transshipment/Re-Export Cargo
- Store Rent on local import/export cargo
- Store Rent on Transshipment/Re-Export Cargo
Containerisation
- What is Containerisation
- FCL container/LCL container
- Container terminal
- Container yard
- Container Freight Station
- Procedures on the clearence of FCL/LCL cargoes
| Type | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | N.A | 15 hours |
| SDF | N.A | 15 hours |
| International | N.A | N.A |
Note: Course syllabus will be provided upon registration.
Fee Structures
NOTE: Fees are NOT inclusive of GST. Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
The course is not available for Full-Time students
| Fees Breakdown (shows the full breakdown of total payable fees) |
Total Payable (S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Application Fee (not covered under FPS and not refundable) | $50.00 |
| Course Fee | $300.00 |
| Course Material Fee | $20.00 |
| (A) Total Course Fees Payable | $320.00 |
| (B) GST | $25.90 |
| (C) Grand Total Upon 1st Payment | $395.90 |
Last updated 25 Feb 10.
Not available for SDF Full-Time students
| Tuition Fee | Non-SMEs $2 per trainee-hour |
SMEs $4 per trainee-hour |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee | $300.00 | |
| Add: GST(7%) | $21.00 | |
| Less: Subsidy | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $291.00 | $261.00 |
| Non-Tuition Fee | ||
| Registration Fee * | $50.00 | |
| Course Material Fee | $10.00 | |
| Nett Non-Tuition Fee | $60.00 | |
| Add: GST(7%) | $4.20 | |
| Total Non-Tuition Fee | $64.20 | |
| Grand Total | $355.20 | $325.20 |
Not available for SENSE Mendaki
The course is not available for International Students
| Type | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | N.A | 15 hours |
| SDF | N.A | 15 hours |
| International | N.A | N.A |
Admiralty
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Fr |
| 09 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Tu |
| 10 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Fr |
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Call 62699447 for more information.
Ang Mo Kio
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | We |
| 18 Oct 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Mo |
| 24 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | We |
| 13 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Mo |
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Call 64523885 for more information.
Bukit Merah
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 10 | 12:00PM — 3:00PM | Su |
| 16 Oct 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Sa |
| 21 Nov 10 | 12:00PM — 3:00PM | Su |
| 04 Dec 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Sa |
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Sunday classes are from 12pm - 3pm.
Call 62735611 for more information.
Dhoby Ghaut
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 10 | 10:00AM — 1:00PM | Sa |
| 07 Oct 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Th |
| 20 Nov 10 | 10:00AM — 1:00PM | Sa |
| 16 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Th |
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Call 63377589 for more information.
Joo Chiat
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Th |
| 04 Oct 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Mo |
| 11 Nov 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Th |
| 06 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Mo |
| Commencement dates after the last available date are yet to be scheduled. | ||
Jurong East
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| This centre does not conduct full-time classes for this course. | ||
| Course Commencement Dates | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Fr |
| 02 Oct 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Sa |
| 20 Nov 10 | 2:00PM — 5:00PM | Sa |
| 17 Dec 10 | 7:00PM — 10:00PM | Fr |
postponed from 08 Jan 10.
Call 65655655 for more information.
Pre-register “Certificate in Practical Import and Export Documentation & Procedures” with us to receive a waiver of $50 Regsitration Fee when you decide to enrol. This offer is only valid for online pre-registration.
This pre-registration is applicable only to
Singapore citizens, PRs
and valid pass holders.
Not applicable to subsidies enrolment
(SDF/WDA, NTUC, Mendaki, CDAC, CDC).
The course is presently not available for International students.
All fields are mandatory.

