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56 I TAFE Courses I Business and Management
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
20051VIC Certificate IV in Business
(International Trade)
20053VIC Diploma in Business
(international Trade)
20055VIC Advanced Diploma of Business
(International Business)
VTAC code: 77221 (Hawthorn), 71221 (Wantirna)
This course focuses on the various strategies involved in moving into overseas
markets and the methods utilised in engaging in overseas business. At the
Certificate IV stage, the emphasis is placed on areas such as transportation,
customs, marketing, cultural differences, the international trade enviroment,
logistics and economics.
The Diploma level will open careers in the operational, frontline, middle
management, and supervisory roles of all business and commercial ventures.
Specifically the international trade/service areas of shipping, marketing, freight,
forvvarding and customs.
The Advanced Diploma offers participants the opportunity to apply practical
managerial skills to business and commercial enterprises.
Aims & Objectives
The course aims to provide the knowledge, skills, and attributes for participants
wishing to buy and sell goods and services on the international market.
The Advanced Diploma aims to expand on the skills attained in the Diploma and
develops entrepreneurial and innovative skills in a trading/service environment
that is both multicultural and diverse in its nature.
Campus
Hawthorn
Career opportunities
Certificate IV: Clerical positions relating to export documentation, sales or
shipping.
Diploma: Operational, frontline, middle management, and supervisory roles of
business and commercial ventures, specifically in the international trade/service
areas of shipping, marketing and freight.
Advanced Diploma: Management positions in shipping and transport, public and
private import/export organisations.
Course duration
Certificate IV: One year full-time or two to three years part-time (day only).
Diploma: One and a half years full-time or two to four years part-time.
Advanced Diploma: Two years full-time or five to six years part-time.
Structure
The Advanced Diploma of Business (International Trade) incorporates the
Certificate IV and Diploma in Business (International Trade). Before commencing
the Advanced Diploma level, students must successfully complete all Certificate
IV and Diploma subjects.
Course subjects
Certificate IV modules
International Trade modules
VAD363
VBG849
VBJ685
International Business
Communication modules
NCS005
NCS010
NCS015
NOS110.v2
VBF370
VBJ369
Import and Export Business Procedures
Permits and Controls in International Trade
Dealing With Conflict
Team Building Communications
Presenting Reports
Occupational Health and Safety
Career Planning and Skills Assessment, OR
Competency Analysis
Computing modules
NOS116 Keyboarding - Techniques & Operations
NOS 118 Computer Operations - Data Retrieval
NOS213 Computer Operations
NOS215 Database Fundamentals
NOS216 Spreadsheet Fundamentals (Excel)
NOS222 Word Processing - Introduction (Word)
NOS250 Introduction to the Internet
NOS251 Presentation Applications (eg Powerpoint)
Marketing & Cultural modules
VAD950 Marketing Concept
VBG847 Cross Cultural Familiarisation
Economics modules
NAP722 Economics For Business
VAD349 International Economic Geography
Uuantitative Analysis & Law modules
VBK670 Accounting For Non Accountants
VBF302 Introduction to Business Maths
VBG848 Business Organisation & Contract Law
NOS 140 Industry Project Module
Diploma modules
NOS149 Planning for Change
VAE453 Organisations & Management
VBF306 Introduction to Business Statistics
VBF307 Introduction to Market Research
VGB850 International Trade Finance
VBG851 Quality Management for International Trade
VBG852 Management Information Systems
VBG853 Trade Principles for International Law
VBG854 Transport & Logistics - Operations management
VBG855 Customs Practice, Legislation & International Trade
Plus
Language for selected Country or Region
VBG856 Review of Targeted Business Culture and Enviroment, OR
VBG857 Business and Cultural Preparation for Establishing and Maintaining
International Trading
Advanced Diploma modules
NGMS201 Entrepreneuring and Innovating
NGMS202 Forecasting Futures
NGMS204 Manage Strategically
NGMS211 Managing Risk
VBG858 Transport Logistics - Systems Development
VBG859 Research and Report on an Import or Export Venture
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age with relevant industry experience.
Application procedure
Full-time (Semester 1) applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Applicants who wish to study part-time or commence mid-year should apply
directly to the Department of Business and eCommerce by completing the online
application form at: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom/appform.htm
Further information
Contact the School of Business and eCommerce (03) 9214 8720
Distance Learning: (03) 9213 67891800 633 560
Email: tafebus@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002