Course description
Level 5 Qualification - Diploma in Advanced Customs Compliance
The Academy recognises holders of this award to be “Accredited Customs Professionals”.
This qualification covers a comprehensive and in-depth range of topics in customs compliance and regulation. Successful completion of this award, combined with the Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Customs Compliance, will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to competently perform the wide range of activities expected of a customs professional, both in the UK and overseas.
Throughout the course you will have access to a tutor to answer enquiries related to the syllabus, and to provide explanations and further reading. All our tutors are appropriately qualified and have extensive experience working within the customs profession.
Students of this course will also receive FREE access to the UCC Navigator and Declaration Assistant Tools.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Candidates must be 19 years of age or over and must have successfully completed the Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Customs Compliance. Candidates with a relevant existing Degree from a recognised University and/or more than 5 years’ experience in international trade will be considered for direct entry into the Diploma.
Note: this qualification articulates into the Bachelor of Border Management and the Master of Customs Administration offered by Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, both of which are accredited by the World Customs Organization as meeting the requirements of the Customs profession.
Training Course Content
- International Perspective
- International Application
- Regional Perspective
- National Perspective
As a guide, you should expect to study for a total of around 380 hours to complete all modules.
The course must be completed within two years, but the usual period of study is 12 months. These are recommended hours only, as the completion time will vary from student to student.
Expenses
The cost of the qualification is £2250, which includes one year membership of the Academy.