- Customers regulations and export declarations
- Changes to customers regulations
- Understanding trade finance
- Credit and political risk insurance
Identify the methods to be used to deliver the training
E-learning is increasingly being used by organizations so that they can deliver information and training to all of their employees much faster and more efficiently. Training can be accessed at flexible times and locations to suit learners, who can work at their own pace. It incorporates tests to check the learner’s understanding and combine human interaction with work on the computer.
The most cost –effective uses may be:
When content of the course is largely concerned with knowledge and it is likely to remain relatively stable and not require frequent revision.
When trainees are scattered geographically;
When there is a large numbers of employees have to be trained in a short period of times.
Case studies provide a good method for problems-solving activities, working in teams and presenting recommendation to people. The case study can be altered slightly to suit needs and is a very good tool for both in-house and external training.
Work-based learning refers specifically to the achievement of planning learning outcomes derived from the experience of performing a work role or function. One of the best-know types of workplace learning is the apprenticeship scheme. Providing a mentor for new recruits can also be a very good form of workplace learning. In addition, it is normal practice to complement the experiential learning with directed reading, research or group work to ensure that the learning is placed in the context of current theory or practice.
Problems-based learning(PBL)is a means of delivering courses where student activities are centered around a series of problems or scenarios. Students acquire subject knowledge and skills through the staged sequence of problems, which are often presented within a professional context, rather than through the direct transfer of knowledge often seen in traditional teaching. PBL in export/import allows students the opportunity to work on a simulated real-life design brief. In doing so, they are challenged by a wide range of issues relating to a number of key professional skills.
Identify any relevant professional or formal qualifications that may be relevant to staff
The Institute of Export is the professional membership body representing and supporting the interests of everyone involved in importing, exporting and International trade. They offer a unique range of individual and business membership benefits as well as a world renowned suite of qualifications and training. The IOE are an Awarding body with the QCF and prior to that the QCA (we operate under both banners at the moment) and we are therefore registered to make and grant Qualifications.
The Certified International Trade Advisor (CITA), is a unique qualification in international trade presented exclusively by the Institute of Export. The aim of this award is to independently assess, improve and verify the level of international trade expertise and competence of personnel dealing directly or indirectly with clients trading internationally. CITA is a new online training and assessment programme leading to an online multi-choice examination.
The Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT). Students will have acquired and demonstrated a detailed knowledge of the principles, procedures and documentation of International Trade. Students who have successfully passed the ACIT can apply for Associate Membership of the Institute, and are then entitled to use the suffix of AMIEx and proceed to the Diploma Qualification. The Advanced Certificate in International Trade (ACIT) focuses on the practical aspects of International Trade and consists of four modules:
The Diploma in International Trade Students (DIT). The Diploma in International Trade (DIT) examines the ability of the student to manage the broader managerial aspects of International Trade and make the right decisions when problems arise. Students cannot sit the Diploma examination unless they have successfully passed all four papers of the ACIT or have been granted exemptions. On successful completion of the DIT, students will qualify for Graduate Membership of the Institute and will be entitled to use the suffix of MIEx (Grad).
Identify how training would be kept up-dated
Ben Sherman Clothing Company may update its training programme in terms of regulations, marketing and technologies with the organizational strategies changing periodically. The staff needs to be kept up to date with these changes in order to make effective commitment and contribution to the corporation when it expands trade world-wide. To be achieved these, managers of the company need to know the situation about company and the motives are involved in considering training for staff, to help them make the right decisions of legislative change. Company need concern changing about new technology and new methods of working to update its continuing professional development programmes. Company may set up special departments (temporary or permanent) which are responsible for training.
The organization may also employ the professional training organizations to help company training its staffs. For instance, the continuing professional development (CPD) programmes. CPD is a continuous process of personal growth, to improve the capability and realize the full potential of professional people at work. This can be achieved by obtaining and developing a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience which are not normally acquired during initial training or routine work and which together develop and maintain competence to practice.
There are a number of reasons why an organization might want to encourage staff to undertake CPD. They are developing professional knowledge and skills. Place a condition on continuing membership of a professional body. Demonstrate professional standing to clients and employers. Assist with career development or a possible career change.
Whichever of these applies most, there is a growing imperative placed upon all practitioners to maintain professional competence through a systematic process of CPD. New technology, new methods of working, legislative changes, the emergence of new industries and even professions define the need for constant updating of knowledge and skills in order to maintain professional competence.
Summary
This report is about training. It is essential to give staff opportunities to train. It is also necessary to train staff in order to maximize their contribution to the Ben Sherman Clothing Company. In the export business, there are constant challenges. Staff need to be sensible with all types of changes and strategies for maximizing trade.
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