The Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) and myfreightcareer (mfc) are proud to announce details of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation Program for Customs Brokers.
As members would be aware, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs), have announced that one of the new conditions applicable to a Customs Brokers Licence will be the requirement to undertake accredited Continuing Professional Development.
Over the year commencing 1 April 2013, a Broker must attend a sufficient number of accredited CPD courses to acquire a minimum of 15 points. This will increase to a minimum of 30 points per annum from 1 April 2014.
The Partnership
The Australian Federation of International Forwarders (AFIF) is the primary industry body representing international freight forwarding companies and customs brokers in Australia whilst myfreightcareer, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a Group Training Company (GTC), was established specifically for the Customs Broking, International Trade Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Shipping and Aviation industries. myfreightcareer has recruited and placed trainees with numerous freight and logistics companies in every Australian State.
AFIF and myfreightcareer have partnered for many years to deliver elements of our freight forwarders procedures training programs to the industry and are continuing this partnership in developing the CPD program.
Expertise
myfreightcareer, who will deliver the information sessions, have presented their Customs Brokers Training Course for a number of years. This course was created utilising the services of a panel of highly regarded customs broking experts and the CPD sessions will be developed with the same level of expert input.
Delivery Method
The intention is to deliver the sessions in a variety of ways including webinars, interactive and on-demand online sessions and face to face presentations.
Accreditation
Prior to presentation all material will be submitted to the National Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Committee (NCBLAC) for accreditation.
CPD Points Register
An On-line CPD Register will be maintained and made available to all participating Customs Brokers.
CPD Accreditation Delivery and Pricing
The following are the different options that we propose to offer:
On Line Accreditation - (Interactive or On-Demand)
Cost for the year April 2013 to March 2014 - $185 per annum for members/$235 per annum for non-members
AFIF Conference /On Line Accreditation (Minimum 2 x 1 Hour sessions*)
Cost for the year April 2013 to March 2014 - Conference Session Fees (as decided by AFIF) + On-line Accreditation ($115 per annum for members/$145 per annum for non-members). (*may vary depending on number of accredited sessions delivered at AFIF Conference 2013).
Face to Face Seminars (i.e. a CPD session at the AFIF AGM)
$40 per session hour for members/$50 per session hour for non-members
Sessions free if participant is a member of the CPD Annual Accreditation program.
Solutions Tailored for Individual Companies
Content & Cost to be agreed after consultation
Want to Know More?
We will be in contact members with further information in due course, however in the meantime if you wish to obtain further detailed information, please send an email to afif@afif.asn.au
