Training
BIFAlink
www.bifa.org
BIFA training courses are delivered either in a face-to-face classroom environment or as tutor- led sessions carried out via Zoom videoconferencing. In order to participate in courses delivered via Zoom it is essential that the course delegate has an internet connected device (PC or laptop preferred) with video and sound situated in a quiet area away from day-to-day business activity. Delegate numbers are strictly limited to ensure individual attention and group discussion, book early to reserve your places. At the time of publication, spaces were available on the courses listed here. See www.bifa.org/training for latest availability and future dates. Attendance on all dates listed is required. Early Bird Discount for 2023 Classroom courses: Book your 2023 face-to-face training before 31 January 2023 and receive a 20% discount. Applies to Freight Forwarding Essentials, Customs Essentials and BTEC Intermediate Award in Customs Export & Import Procedures delivered in-person at various venues as listed. Terms apply. FREIGHT FORWARDING FREIGHT FORWARDING ESSENTIALS – CLASSROOM 26 January – Midlands 1 February – BIFA Feltham 22 February – Midlands 9 March – Ipswich 9 March – Manchester BIFA utilises a network of Regional Consultants around the UK to act as a conduit for the dissemination of information and to seek local Support your local Member group Training courses
FREIGHT FORWARDING ESSENTIALS – LIVE (ZOOM)
BTEC INTERMEDIATE AWARD IN CUSTOMS EXPORT & IMPORT PROCEDURES – LIVE (ZOOM) 5 days
25 January 2 February 16 February 28 February
17, 24, 31 Jan, 14 + 28 Feb 15, 22 Feb, 1, 15 + 29 Mar
ONLINE CUSTOMS DECLARATION TRAINING Online course available to start at any time
BTEC INTERMEDIATE AWARD IN MULTIMODAL INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT PROCEDURES – LIVE (ZOOM) 5 days See bifa.org/training
CDS (CUSTOMS DECLARATION SERVICE) – e-learning Online course available to start at any time
CUSTOMS PROCEDURES CUSTOMS ESSENTIALS – CLASSROOM 26 January – BIFA, Feltham 9 February – Midlands 21 February – BIFA, Feltham
ONLINE AIR CARGO SECURITY REGULATED AGENTS & KNOWN CONSIGNORS
The following Air Cargo Security courses are available online to Regulated Agents at initial and refresher levels:
CUSTOMS ESSENTIALS – LIVE (Zoom) 5 January
• Cargo Aviation Security Principles (CASP) • Cargo Aviation Security Principles – Driver (CASP-D) • Cargo Operative (CO) Courses covering the modules required by Known Consignors are also available online. DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING Classroom Dangerous Goods training for air, road and sea is provided by Cargo Training International (CTI).
10 January 7 February 22 February
BTEC INTERMEDIATE AWARD IN CUSTOMS EXPORT & IMPORT PROCEDURES – CLASSROOM 5 days 5, 12, 18 Jan, 2 + 16 Feb – BIFA Feltham 31 Jan, 7, 14, 28 Feb + 14 Mar – BIFA Feltham 16, 23 Feb, 2, 16 + 30 Mar – Manchester
Online Dangerous Goods by air courses are available from Dangerous Goods Online Training
Region
Date
Time Venue
BIFA Contact
Heathrow
Thu 12 Jan 1400
MS Teams
Mike Jones
Regional Members’ meeting
videoconference
m.jones@bifa.org
Stansted
Tue 14 Feb 1130
MS Teams
Mike Jones
videoconference
Regional Members’ meeting
m.jones@bifa.org
Gatwick
Tue 21 Feb 1130
MS Teams
Mike Jones
Regional Members’ meeting
videoconference To be confirmed
m.jones@bifa.org
Member views on topics of interest. Forthcoming meetings are listed here.
Solent
Tue 28 Feb TBC
Mike Jones
Regional Members’ meeting
m.jones@bifa.org
Heathrow
Thu 16 Mar 1400
MS Teams
Mike Jones
All BIFA Members are encouraged to attend their regional meetings, however pre-booking is essential. If there is no event listed in your region see www.bifa.org/events for future dates. • London West & South-West – Mike Jones m.jones@bifa.org • Scotland and the Borders – Len Hobbs
Regional Members’ meeting
videoconference
m.jones@bifa.org
BIFA Young Forwarders’ Network Details of forthcoming events for the BIFA Young Forwarders’ Network can be found at www.bifa.org/events
l.hobbs@bifa.org • Midlands and the North – Len Hobbs l.hobbs@bifa.org • Anglia, London East & South-East – Paul Newman paul@pnauk.com
Reporting Freight Related Crime to Border Force – Operations Pegasus and Pandora Please note that there are different numbers for air and ocean. Ocean Contact Numbers Tel: 01394 303 116 (Office hours)
Air Contact Numbers Tel: 0203 196 2456 (0700-2000) Tel: 0203 014 5604 (24-hours) Crimestoppers: 0800 555111 or 101 quoting reference Pegasus
Tel: 07920 587808 (24-hours) Quoting the reference Pandora.
Border Force has confirmed that all reports will be treated in the strictest confidence.
BIFA Training
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