Course details
Introduces students to the harmonized system of exporting and importing and details many of the commonly encountered situations at Canada Customs. The USA, EEC and most OECD countries use the same documentation and valuation system for customs purposes. This course also introduces students to the basic Free Trade Agreements that impact Canadian businesses.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Cost
$732.94 - $748.41 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of TDMT 1409 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 66750
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Mon Jul 10 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 66750
- $732.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jul 10 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Gordon Kennedy
Course outline
Cost
$732.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
This is asynchronous course that will be held entirely online, but not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time. Please check the registration page for any specific dates and times that you will need to be available (i.e midterm and final exams).
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 65456
Duration
Tue Apr 18 - Tue Jul 25 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 65456
- $732.94
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 - Jul 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Gordon Kennedy
Course outline
Cost
$732.94
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
This is an asynchronous course that will be held entirely online, but not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time. Please check the registration page for any specific dates and times that you will need to be available (i.e midterm and final exams).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of TDMT 1409 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 33995
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Nov 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 33995
- $748.41
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$748.41
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 47330
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Nov 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47330
- $748.41
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Gordon Kennedy
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$748.41
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be familiar with:
- Articulate the role of the Border Services Officer.
- Demonstrate your responsibilities as an Importer/Carrier when importing goods.
- Demonstrate your responsibilities as an Exporter/Carrier when exporting goods.
- Recognize and explain the Laws and Regulations concerning the cross border movement of goods.
- Identify the roles of all stakeholders in the international movement of goods including various Government Departments.
- Explain the steps involved in the Valuation of Goods.
- Complete a valid NAFTA Certificate of Origin.
- Identify the common errors in the completion of a Certificate of Origin.
- Define the basic rules of Origin.
- Demonstrate proper use of the Rules of Origin for NAFTA Annex 401.
- Follow the steps in identifying goods using the Harmonized System or Customs Tariff numbering system.
- Accurately complete a Cargo Control Document, Canada Customs Invoice, B-3 Accounting Document and B-2 Adjustment to Accounting Document.
- Recognize important points in other relevant documents used by the public and Border Services at Border and inland Offices of CBSA.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Canada Customs and Free Trade Agreements (TDMT 1409) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
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