Diploma in International Freight Management (Synchronous E-learning) Enhanced Funding up to 90% of Course Fee and SFC eligible
Dates Available
03 Jan 2022 to 27 Feb 2023, Intake: R59
Commence Date:
– 03 Jan 2022, Intake: R59
– 18 May 2022, Intake: R60
– 04 Jul 2022, Intake: R61
– 10 Oct 2022, Intake: R62
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Read what our participants have learnt from this course and the feedback from their supervisors…
Through this course, I can put the best of the knowledge learned into my work and share with my colleagues. Even though TLA is located at the far side from where I am residing and working, never in my mind that it’s going to be a deterrence in my journey to get better knowledge.
Secondly, without the experienced lecturers, I would not have gained in-depth knowledge. They are very helpful and friendly and ever willing to share their experiences with us. For that I am forever grateful for being our mentors and teachers.
Lastly, I would also like to thank TLA for its high standards in providing the good courses and best lecturers a student could ask for. I must say I am truly impressed with their service and would highly recommend to my colleagues and friends.
Ng Wai Kean, Graduate of IFM R43, graduated on 05 November 2018
The program gives me a lot of learning benefits not only in theory but also practical skills in handling my work.
Htoo Sandy Lwin, Customer Service Officer, Nippon Express Singapore Pte Ltd – Graduated from Diploma in IFM (R34) on 22 April 2016
Chee Sing Fong just completed the Diploma in International Freight Management (IFM R35) in January 2016. After attending the programme, Sing Fong is more knowledgeable and more confident in her work and dealings with customers. She shared that she has gained good knowledge on supply chain procedures, international trade document – both the process and requirement.
Cecilia Ang, Customer Service & Overseas Manager, Mega-Air Pte Ltd in Apr 2016
Objectives
The course aims to equip participants with key skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in a logistics management environment.
Who Should Attend
Customer Service Officer/Executive, Freight Forwarding Officer/Executive, Import/Export Officer/Executive, Freight Supervisor, Freight Co-ordinator
Entry Requirements
Qualification :
Min GCE 3 N Level credit passes with N Level English Grade B4 & above / IELTS 5.5 / WPL Level 6 & above
OR
Min GCE 3 O Level credit passes with O Level English grade C6 & above / IELTS 5.5 / WPL Level 6 & above
OR
Full time ITE Nitec & above
OR
TLA Certificate in Logistics Operations with min N/O Level English at respectively specified grades / IELTS 5.5 / WPL Level 6 & above
Work Experience : 1 year
Age: from 18
Admission is solely at the discretion of TLA.
Please note: Advanced Diploma in SCM & Diploma in IFM/ILM are not pathway programmes.
Fees & Enhanced Funding
Enhanced Funding of up to 90% of course fee is available.
Course Reference No : TGS-2020500239 / CRS-N-0022631 (01/01/2019 – 31/03/2022)
Nett course fee for full Diploma programme effective from 1 Oct 2018.
SFC eligible
* “All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SFC from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SFC website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the courses available on the SFC course directory.”
NSmen and employees of NS Mark (Gold) accredited companies can enjoy exclusive discounted course fee at member’s rate.
| SLA Member Company | ||||
| Programme | Diploma | Modular | ||
| Fee Type | Full Course Fee | Baseline SkillsFuture Funding (50%) | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (90%) | Full Course Fee |
| Course Fee | $4,300.00 | $4,300.00 | $4,300.00 | $680.00 |
| *SSG Grant | – | ($2,150.00) | ($3,870.00) | – |
| Total Nett Fee (including GST) | $4,601.00 | $2,451.00 | $731.00 | $727.60 |
| Non-Member Company | ||||
| Programme | Diploma | Modular | ||
| Fee Type | Full Course Fee | Baseline SkillsFuture Funding (50%) | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (90%) | Full Course Fee |
| Course Fee | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 | $780.00 |
| *SSG Grant | – | ($2,450.00) | ($4,410.00) | – |
| Total Nett Fee (including GST) | $5,243.00 | $2,793.00 | $833.00 | $834.60 |
| Self-Sponsored Participant | ||||
| Programme | Diploma | Modular | ||
| Fee Type | Full Course Fee | Baseline SkillsFuture Funding (50%) | Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy1 | Full Course Fee |
| Course Fee | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 | $780.00 |
| *SSG Grant | – | ($2,450.00) | ($4,410.00) | – |
| Total Nett Fee (including GST) | $5,243.00 | $2,793.00 | $833.00 | $834.60 |
1Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Application fee of $85.60 (non-refundable)
- *SSG Grant – Assessment Only Pathway (AOP) fee of $107.00 is applicable for participants (company-sponsored / self-sponsored) under SSG funding.
Duration
Part-time studies : Evenings from 7pm to 10pm
Diploma: 14 months (243 training hours excluding examinations)
Course Delivery
Synchronous online training session
Lectures, Case Studies, Group Discussions
Course Assessments
Tutorial Exercises, Group Projects, Written Examinations
Participant’s Support Services
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Graduation
Participants must pass all the required modules to be awarded the Diploma Certificate which will be presented at the TLA Graduation Ceremony scheduled at least once a year.
FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding (by Vocational Training & Examination)
TLA Diploma graduates are qualified to apply for the exclusive globally recognised dual qualification – FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding (By Vocational Training & Examination).
Lecturer
Part-Time Lecturers: Industry practitioners
Average Teacher-Student Ratio – 1:30
IFM 101 International Trade Management
Peter Chua, Master of Business Administration, Universitas 21 Global
Thomas Sim, Bachelor of Science (Aeronautical Engineering), Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, OH
Stanley Lim, Diploma in Freight Forwarding, Singapore Logistics Association
IFM 102 Air Freight Forwarding Operations
Ang Peng Chua, Master of Marketing, University of New South Wales
M M Kunasekaran, Master of Logistics and SCM, University of South Australia
Thomas Sim, Bachelor of Science (Aeronautical Engineering), Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, OH
IFM 103 Sea Freight Forwarding Operations
Tan Eng Soon, Master of Logistics, Curtin University of Technology
Thomas Chee, Bachelor of Business, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Kenneth Tan, Master of Science, NTU
IFM 104 Multimodal Transport
Stanley Lim, Diploma in Freight Forwarding, Singapore Logistics Association
Thomas Sim, Bachelor of Science (Aeronautical Engineering), Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, OH
Tan Eng Soon, Master of Logistics, Curtin University of Technology
IFM 105 Customer Service & Relationship Management in Logistics
Charles Doo, Master of Science, NTU
Shirley Pek, Master in Organisation Leadership, Monash University
Thomas Sim, Bachelor of Science (Aeronautical Engineering), Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, OH
Tan Hock Chuan, Bachelor of Arts, NUS
Tan Eng Soon, Master of Logistics, Curtin University of Technology
IFM 106 Legal Issues in Freight Management
VCS Vardan, Bachelor of Law, University of London
Larry Thian, Insurance Diploma, ANZIIF, New Zealand
Charmaine Fu, Bachelor of Law, NUS
Dan Yeo, Bachelor of Law, NUS
601 Basic Management
Tan Hock Chuan, Bachelor of Arts, NUS
Wong Kim Siong, Master of Business Administration, Charles Strut University
Liu Fook Thim, Master of Science, NTU
Venue / Intake
Venue : Synchronous online training session
Time : 1900 – 2200 hrs
Course Intakes : April, May, September
Modules
IFM 101 International Trade Management (12 sessions)
IFM 102 Air Freight Forwarding Operations (14 sessions)
IFM 103 Sea Freight Forwarding Operations (13 sessions)
IFM 104 Multimodal Transport (16 sessions)
IFM 105 Customer Service & Relationship Management in Logistics (11 sessions)
IFM 106 Legal Issues in Freight Management (12 sessions)
IFM 601 Basic Management (10 sessions)
Coverage
IFM 101 International Trade Management (12 sessions)
- Incoterms
- Major Trade Product in International Trade
- Overview on Types of Payment Methods
- Documentary Collection D/A & D/P
- L/C Workflow & Functions
- Interpretation of L/C Terms & Conditions
- L/C Negotiation & Handling Discrepant Documents
- Various Types of L/C, Their Uses & Risks
- Transport Documents & Other Documents Used in International Trade
- Preparation of Documents According to L/C Requirements
- Overview of Shipping Declaration & Their Related Documentation
IFM 102 Air Freight Forwarding Operations (14 sessions)
- Industry Regulators & Associations
- Document of Affreightment—Air Waybill
- The Air Cargo Agency, Airlines & Ground Handling
- Use of Guide Books
- World Geography
- Dangerous Goods & Security
- Air Cargo Import, Export, Transhipment
- Conditions of Contract
- Air Cargo Rates & Charges
- Aircraft, Aircraft Unit Load Devices, BUP
- Air Cargo Claims Handling
IFM 103 Sea Freight Forwarding Operations (13 sessions)
- Transport Geography
- Vessels & Containers Specifications
- Cargo Gears for Vessel & Warehouse Operations
- Shipping Documentation
- Role of Carriers & Ports
- Freight Conferences & Freight Tariff Systems
- Freight Quotations & Job Costing
- Cargo Packing & Damage
- International Conventions for Transportation of Goods
- Dangerous Goods
IFM 104 Multimodal Transport (16 sessions)
- Types of Multimodal
- Multimodal Documents
- Plan & Execute an Export & Import Shipment
- Project Transportation
- Alternative Transport Solutions
- ASEAN Framework for MT
- Household Removals
- Safety & Security
IFM 105 Customer Service & Relationship Management in Logistics (11 sessions)
- What is Customer Servicing in the Logistics Industry
- Principles of Quality Customer Service & How to Deliver Them
- Marketing & Logistics Operations Interface
- Customer Service Performance Metrics
- Development of Customer Service Programme
- One-Stop Customer Service
- Concept of Customer Relationship Management
IFM 106 Legal Issues in Freight Management (12 sessions)
- Legal Framework of MTO
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Application—Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Introduction to Insurance & its Practices
- Cargo Policy Coverage
- Cargo Claims
- Carriage of Goods by Air
- Remedies & Enforcement
- Forwarders’ Liability Claims
- Handling Liability Claims
IFM 601 Basic Management (10 sessions)
- Managing & Manager
- Basic Management Functions
- Coaching, Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Communication & Leadership
- Organisation Structure & Recruitment
- Performance Appraisal
- Managing Conflict
- Managing Creativity & Innovation
- Managing Group, Managing Effective Meeting
Career Opportunities
TLA graduates from this programme can typically expect good employment/career prospects across the industry, particularly from SLA member companies which regularly look for talents with competencies in international trade, airfreight & seafreight operations, multimodal transport solutions, customer & relationship building, legal & transportation insurance, amongst other skill sets, to join them as Import/Export Manager/Executives, Project Freight Leaders, Sales Executives/Coordinators, Customer Service Manager/Coordinators, Airfreight/Oceanfreight Executives, etc.
