Module 1 – Introduction to Contracts

Schedule

 Module Dates : 5th September 2022 - 2nd December 2022

Duration : 13 weeks

Content

Unit 1: Negotiation of a Trade

• Pre-contractual considerations
• Formation of a contract
• Contract terms and amendments
• Importance of standard clauses, including insurance, arbitration and mediation.

Unit 2: Cost Insurance Freight (CIF), Cost and Freight (C&F), Cost Insurance Freight Free Out
(CIFFO), Cost and Freight Free Out (C&FFO) Contracts

• Duties of all parties
• Introduction to shipping documents
• Tender documents, invoicing and other relevant documents.
• Identifying common problems and ways of solving them

Unit 3: Free on Board (FOB) contracts

• How and when to make a nomination and discussion of withdrawal
• Who is responsible for supervision, customs and loading the goods
• Presenting documents: What, when and who?

Accessing the module

Students are sent a welcome email the week before the module starts with information on how to access the Agribility™ platform along with login details and module instructions.

For any queries or concerns regarding the Distance Learning Programme (DLP), please contact the Training and Events team at events@gafta.com