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Training Training courses: April-June 2020


In light of current restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, BIFA is constantly reviewing training activity. Please refer to the BIFA website for further updates.


AIR CARGO (REGULATED AGENTS) SECURITY TRAINING Air Cargo Security – CASP (Cargo Aviation Security Principles)


Air Cargo Security – CO (Cargo Operative) Air Cargo Security – COS (Cargo Operative Screening) 11 May 1 June


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London


Air Cargo Security – CS (Cargo Supervisor) Air Cargo Security – CM (Cargo Manager) 11-12 May 1-2 June


Dangerous Goods by Air – Revalidation (DGA2) A two-day revalidation course for personnel renewing an existing Dangerous Goods by Air certificate. 21-22 April 23-24 April 14-15 May 14-15 May 21-22 May 2-3 June


Newcastle


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London Manchester Midlands Newport


11-12 June


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London


Air Cargo Security – Refresher COS (am session) Air Cargo Security – Refresher CS & CM (pm session) 27 April 27 May 22 June


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London Feltham, West London


CUSTOMS PROCEDURES Introduction to Customs for Export & Import (CM7)


A one-day course designed for those who have a basic awareness of export and import procedures but who need to gain a better understanding of Customs regimes. 16 April 23 April 12 May 11 June 24 June


Manchester


Feltham, West London Midlands


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London


BTEC Intermediate Award in Customs Export & Import Procedures (CM3)


NB: attendance required on all five dates A five-day course studying the customs process in detail in relation to both export and import cargo. It is essential that delegates have a good knowledge of the export and import process before attending this course. 2, 16, 30 April, 14 + 27 May Midlands 21 April, 5, 14, 21 May + 4 June Feltham, West London 23 April, 7, 21, 28 May + 11 June Midlands 12, 19 May, 2, 16 + 30 June Felixstowe 13, 20 May, 3, 17 June + 1 July Essex 18, 19 May, 2, 23 June + 7 July Manchester 9, 10, 18, 25 June + 9 July Feltham, West London


DANGEROUS GOODS Dangerous Goods by Air (DGA1)


A three-day course written to the IATA Regulations, accredited by ICAO and approved by the UK CAA. Certificate valid for two years from issue. 20-22 April 20-22 April 11-13 May 11-13 May 18-20 May 1-3 June 8-10 June


Newcastle


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London Manchester Midlands Newport


Feltham, West London Feltham, West London Dangerous Goods by Road (DGR1)


A three-day course covering the ADR rules relating to the carriage of dangerous goods by road. Certificate valid for two years from issue. 18-20 May 15-17 June 22-24 June


Feltham, West London Manchester Midlands


Dangerous Goods by Road – Revalidation (DGR2) A two-day revalidation course for personnel renewing an existing Dangerous Goods by Road certificate. Days 2 and 3 of the above Dangerous Goods by Road course (DGR1)


Dangerous Goods by Sea (DGS1)


A two-day course following the IMDG Code for all staff who handle or process dangerous goods shipments for transportation by sea. Certificate valid for two years from issue.


21-22 May 18-19 June 25-26 June


Feltham, West London Manchester Midlands


Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) A five-day course to prepare candidates for the SQA DGSA examinations. Candidates must make separate arrangements to sit the final examinations via www.sqa.org 1-5 June 1-5 June


Feltham, West London Manchester


Radioactive Goods by Air (DGA3)


A two-day course focussing on the requirements of Class 7 Radioactive Goods when transported by air. Certificate valid for two years from issue. 6-7 April


Feltham, West London


Radioactive Goods by Air – Revalidation (DGA4) A one-day revalidation course for personnel renewing an existing Radioactive Goods by Air certificate. 7 April


Feltham, West London


Infectious Substances by Air (DGA5) A one-day course focussing on the requirements of Class 6.2 Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Materials. Certificate valid for two years from issue. 12 May


Watford


Carriage of Lithium Batteries by Air, Road & Sea (modules available individually)


A series of modules focussing on the issues surrounding the carriage of lithium batteries as cargo. Certificate valid for two years from issue. 4-5 May


Feltham, West London


FREIGHT FORWARDING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE Introduction to Export & Import (combined) (EXPIMP) A one-day course for those new to forwarding, designed to allow delegates to gain basic experience of the overall processes. This course focuses on the requirements of forwarders and intermediaries. 14 April 22 April 28 April 2 June


Manchester


Feltham, West London Midlands Midlands


23 June Feltham, West London


BTEC Intermediate Award in Multimodal International Freight Procedures (MFT1) - NB: attendance required on all five dates A five-day course exploring all aspects of international freight forwarding by air, road and sea. This course will broaden the delegate’s existing knowledge to encompass the full supply chain from manufacturer to purchaser. 13, 14, 28 May, 11 + 25 June Manchester


ONLINE COURSES CUSTOMS DECLARATION TRAINING


This new course is aimed at those who want to gain a better understanding of Customs regimes and how to complete a Customs declaration. Based around 11 modules, this purely digital course can be studied around your work commitments and should take around five hours to complete


AIR CARGO SECURITY


The following Air Cargo Security courses are available online to Regulated Agents at initial and refresher levels: • Cargo Aviation Security Principles (CASP) • Cargo Aviation Security Principles – Driver (CASP-D) • Cargo Operative (CO)


KNOWN CONSIGNORS – courses covering the modules required by Known Consignors are also available online.


See bifa.org/training to register


To view course content, check availability or to make a booking go to www.bifa.org and click on training. Check the website regularly for changes and additions to the published schedule


IN-HOUSE COURSES Any of the above courses can be delivered at your own


premises by arrangement – contact bifatraining@bifa.org with your requirements


Reporting Freight Related Crime to Border Force – Operations Pegasus and Pandora


Please note that there are different numbers for air and ocean. Border Force has confirmed that all


reports will be treated in the strictest confidence.


Air Contact Numbers Tel: 0203 196 2456 (0700-2000) Tel: 0203 014 5604 (24-hours) Crimestoppers: 0800 555111 or 101 quoting reference Pegasus


Ocean Contact Numbers Tel: 01394 303 116 (Office hours) Tel: 07920 587808 (24-hours) Quoting the reference Pandora.


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