Clearing and forwarding training now available online

Zambia’s three associations representing the clearing and forwarding industry have joined forces to develop and offer an on-line Advanced Certificate in Customs Clearing. The associations are the Zambia Freight Forwarders’ Association – Zaffa; Customs Clearing Freight Forwarding Agents Association of Zambia – CCFFAAZ; and Zambia Customs & Forwarding Agents Association – ZCFAA. Managed by the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), the course is web-based to enable clearing agents throughout the country to upgrade their skills and bone up on Zambia’s customs requirements to successfully move cargo in and out of the country, says Valerie Sesia, chairperson of the ZCFFA, which was instrumental in developing the course. It is also available to staff in the clearing and forwarding industry in the rest of the region. The target group is those already employed in the supply/logistics chain, employees of freight forwarding companies, and those wanting to make a career in the industry, according to the ZCAS. Starting twice a year – in June and December – the course work can be covered in seven modules. Candidates can work at their own pace, with lectures in Lusaka prior to the exams. The final examinations are a combination of the on-line course work assignments and set written examinations which will be held in Lusaka.