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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has stipulated that there will be mandatory training requirements under Chapter 1.3 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code with the requirement that all shore based personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods for sea be provided with appropriate mandatory training from 1 January 2010. AMSA have stated that the mandatory requirement has been adopted in recognition that the successful application of the requirements and objectives of the IMDG Code is dependent on those involved having an appreciation of the risks and a detailed understanding of the requirements.

The AEP for Commodities training is delivered on-line.  The course costs $135 including GST.  To enrol in and commence the training course please access the Guardian Training website  www.iwgq.com.au and select 'Purchase a Course' from the left sidebar.

AQIS Accreditation Courses The AQIS Accreditation Course is a course accessible to ALL industry personnel who would like to know more about Quarantine processes and how the Accreditation schemes operate. Course participants do NOT have to be licensed customs brokers or importers of record however these are the only persons who can participate in the Accreditation schemes.

Customs brokers in Australia are amongst the most professional in the world today. They are skilled service providers and have been through a rigorous program of tertiary training as well as a structured assessment of their operational skills. They attend regular professional development to ensure that their skills are maintained and enhanced in line with changes to Australian Government regulation and accepted industry practices internationally.

The CBFCA is also pleased to announce the provision of professional development training and associated government funding for eligible persons through Real Corporate Partners.

The National Customs Brokers Course (NCBC) is an eleven unit program of study that is now the course approved by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service as the pre-requisite course of study for persons intending to become licensed as customs brokers in Australia. Click on the link below to see more or click on the FAQ link on the right to download the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Stay tuned for more information about the development of the exciting new courses for International Freight Forwarders in Australia. Read the press release (NNF 2009/107)

The following Dangerous Goods courses are available. Dangerous Goods Air Acceptance - Initial Dangerous Goods Air Acceptance - Re-certification Dangerous Goods Maritime

The purpose of the National Examination The National Examination is facilitated by the CBFCA and is used to determine if candidates possess the "acquired experience" necessary to become licensed customs brokers in Australia. A pass in the National Examination is accepted by the CEO of Customs as evidence that an applicant for a customs brokers licence possesses the "acquired experience", referred to in S183CC(2)(b) Customs Act, necessary to become a licensed customs broker in Australia.

Quarantine Approved Premises (QAP) for Accredited Persons training is available through the Industry Working Group on Quarantine.

The Australian Federation of International Forwarders Limited (AFIF) and the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc (CBFCA) have combined to develop quality assured and audited training to meet the new requirements for training of Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACAs), as mandated under the Aviation Transport Security Act.

The Australian Federation of International Forwarders Limited (AFIF) and the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc (CBFCA) have combined to develop quality assured and audited training to meet the new requirements for training of Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACAs), as mandated under the Aviation Transport Security Act.