Services Transport, Operations and Logistics

Airfreight Clearance and Delivery Facilitation Training

SAQA US 252431 | NQF 3 | Credits 5 | Duration 2 Days
From $832 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the competencies required to facilitate airfreight clearance and delivery processes in accordance with South African customs and transport regulations. It covers the end-to-end coordination of import and export airfreight, from documentation and customs clearance to final delivery, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply relevant customs and airfreight regulations to facilitate clearance and delivery processes.
  • Analyze airfreight documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Implement procedures for coordinating clearance, inspection, and release of airfreight shipments.
  • Demonstrate the ability to resolve common clearance and delivery issues using established protocols.
  • Evaluate service provider performance and delivery timelines to optimize airfreight operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for freight forwarders, customs clearing agents, logistics coordinators, and supply chain professionals involved in airfreight operations who need to manage clearance and delivery tasks effectively.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Airfreight Clearance and Regulatory Compliance

Objectives:
• Understand the airfreight clearance process and key stakeholders
• Identify regulatory requirements and documentation for customs clearance
• Explain the role of the clearing agent and delivery facilitator
• Recognize common challenges and risks in airfreight clearance
• Apply Incoterms and payment terms to clearance scenarios

Topics:
• Overview of airfreight clearance and delivery facilitation
• Key stakeholders: importers, exporters, customs, airlines, freight forwarders
• Regulatory framework: Customs and Excise Act, SACAA regulations
• Documentation: air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin
• Customs clearance procedures: submission, assessment, payment, release
• Incoterms relevant to airfreight: EXW, FCA, CIP, DDP
• Risk management: prohibited goods, penalties, delays
• Role of technology: electronic data interchange (EDI), customs systems

Day 2: Advanced Delivery Facilitation and Practical Integration

Objectives:
• Navigate complex clearance scenarios and special cargo requirements
• Coordinate delivery logistics: warehousing, transport, and last-mile delivery
• Manage documentation and communication with stakeholders
• Resolve clearance delays and disputes effectively
• Integrate clearance and delivery processes for operational efficiency

Topics:
• Special cargo: perishables, dangerous goods, live animals, high-value items
• Customs inspections and interventions: examination, detention, seizure
• Delivery facilitation: booking, tracking, proof of delivery
• Coordination with transporters, airlines, and warehousing
• Handling disputes and claims: short-landed, damaged, lost cargo
• Performance metrics: turnaround time, cost per shipment, compliance rate
• Case studies: real-world clearance and delivery challenges
• Best practices and continuous improvement

Practicals

5 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions reinforce theoretical knowledge through simulated clearance scenarios and hands-on documentation processing. Learners complete customs forms, track shipments, and resolve typical clearance issues in a controlled environment.

Practical Activities
  • Documentation Review and Customs Form Completion — Learners review sample airfreight documentation and complete customs clearance forms (SAD500) for various cargo types. (2h)
  • Simulated Clearance and Delivery Workflow — Using a simulation platform, learners process a full clearance-to-delivery workflow, including communication with stakeholders. (2h)
  • Problem-Solving: Clearance Disputes and Delays — Learners analyze case studies of clearance disputes and delays, then propose and document solutions. (1h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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Training Discounts
Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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