Prosper Autumn, Black Country Chamber of Commerce magazine

INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE COURSES
Training Dates for the Diary
Since the Brexit vote, the end of the
transition period and now the introduction
of the UK and EU Trade & Co-operation
Agreement, there are many more
procedures, protocols and systems
businesses need to be aware of.
The Black Country Chamber of
Commerce has been involved in the delivery
of trade skills workshops for many years and
has an established reputation for the quality
and relevance of these courses and their
contribution to the up skilling of British
exporters.
Our courses cover a range of topics and,
working with the British Chambers of
For more information and
bookings please
contact Kristian Jones
on 07976 901502
Commerce, we have identified a curriculum
of 10 level courses which provide
foundational knowledge and skills required
to trade effectively.
These courses are accredited by British
Chambers of Commerce and are delivered
by our professionally registered trainers
virtually. At the end of each session,
participants will complete a course
assessment for that module which will be
submitted for independent approval who
will award successful participants a
nationally recognised Foundation Award in
International Trade if they complete six of
the 10 identified courses.
COURSES
October 11:
Export: Letters of Credit
November 9:
Import Procedure Training –
A Practical guide to Importing
December 8:
Understanding Incoterms 2020
January 18, 2023:
Preference Rules of Origin
February 15:
Export Documentation Workshop
February 21:
Export: Letters of Credit
March 15:
Import Procedures Training – A
Practical Guide to Importing
The customs team is coming
Preparing for a Customs Audit
Date: December 1
Time: 10am – 12.30
Venue: Online
Black Country Chamber is hosting a session
on preparing for a Customs Audit. It will
take you through:
• The purpose of the audit
• The different types of audit that HMRC
may undertake
• What the auditors will be looking for
regarding imports and exports
• Records to Keep
• Checking declarations for accuracy and
validity
• The role of the freight forwarder and
customs broker
• Examples of errors and mistakes
• Tools and Websites that can help you
manage your data and systems in
anticipation of an audit
• Implementing Procedures and Controls
For more information and
bookings please
contact Kristian Jones
on 07976 901502
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