OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Occupational Certificate: Shipping Agent NQF Level 5
Course Description
Shipping Agent NQF Level 5 qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively within the global maritime and logistics industry. It focuses on the key aspects of international shipping, cargo handling, port operations, maritime law, and freight forwarding. Learners will gain an understanding of how goods move across borders, how shipping documentation is managed, and how to comply with international trade and transport regulations. The course also emphasizes the importance of communication, customer service, and coordination with shipping lines, customs, and port authorities. Through both theoretical and practical training, students develop the ability to plan, manage, and monitor shipping operations efficiently. They learn to interpret shipping contracts, prepare documentation, manage risks, and use technology for tracking and logistics systems. This qualification prepares graduates for roles such as Shipping Agent, Freight Forwarder, Import/Export Clerk, or Logistics Coordinator, and provides a solid foundation for further studies in maritime logistics and international trade
DURATION
24 Months
certification
SAQA ID:110942
Credits: 240
NQF Level 5
entry requirements
NQF Level 4 (Matric) with Mathematical Literacy.
- Shipping Clerk / Documentation Clerk – Preparing shipping documents, managing cargo records, assisting with basic logistics.
- Customs Assistant / Import-Export Assistant – Assisting with customs clearance, understanding import/export regulations, supporting shipping operations.
- Shipping Agent / Logistics Coordinator – Coordinating vessel arrivals/departures, cargo handling, liaising with port authorities, managing freight schedules.
- Port Operations Manager / Shipping Manager – Overseeing shipping operations, managing teams, ensuring compliance, optimizing port and cargo operations.
- Supply Chain Manager / Shipping Consultant – Managing full supply chains, advising shipping companies, optimizing routes, strategic logistics planning
Payment Plans – Online vs Onsite Learning
| Payment Option | Online Learning (Total: R29,500) |
Onsite Learning (Total: R30,000) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | R1,500 (once-off) | R1,500 (once-off) |
| Monthly Plan (18 Months) | R1,555 × 18 months | R1,583 × 18 months |
| Quarterly Plan (6 Quarters) | R4,665 × 6 quarters | R4,750 × 6 quarters |
| Semester Plan (3 Semesters) | R9,333 × 3 semesters | R9,500 × 3 semesters |
| Total (Including Registration) | R29,500 | R30,000 |
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