Update to Class 19.2 AEPCOMM requirements document (Version 5) 

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources have released Industry notice 24-2018 yesterday and have that Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) make AEPCOMM users aware of an update to the class 19.2 requirements document (version 5).

The main change was to clarify the use of timber tariffs on AEPCOMM.

The change will allow for tariffs under the timber and timber products commodity groups to be processed under the same entry. There was also some minor edits to improve the content and format of the document.

The department has requested that members contactbroker.accreditation@agriculture.gov.au if further detail is required.

Tony Nikro - FTA / APSA

2018 / 2019 - CPD & CBC (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019)

ONLINE COMPLIANCE

The good news is that we are continuing our existing low member price in 2018 at $165 (incl GST) per person / per annum for unlimited access to all online Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses available atwww.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au

NOTE - trial access and further discounts are available for business members looking at bulk purchases.

Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC)

Based on preliminary discussions with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, it appears likely that there will be three (3) mandatory CBC sessions in the next accreditation period (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019) - an "information" session and separate "activities" for 19.1 NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangements.

NOTE - FTA will make all CBC courses available during April 2018 and available online viawww.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Following the 2017 licensing review conducted by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, we can confirm that the current 30 CPD point requirement will continue for the foreseeable future.

NOTE - FTA will continue to grow our already extensive library of courses and online assessments across both Stream A and Stream B via www.ComplianceNetFTA.com.au

CONFERENCE SESSIONS – REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD RATES

Do you prefer face-to-face sessions, an opportunity to network with peers and without the need for formal assessment?

If so, we are delighted to announce that we will again deliver our popular and cost effective regional events structured to ensure that you meet your annual CPD requirements against allocated streams.

SYDNEY

• Tuesday 10 April 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brighton Le Sands – 15 CPD points - register HERE (EARLY BIRD ENDS TOMORROW - FRIDAY 16/3/2018)

• Wednesday 26 September 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brighton Le Sands – 15 CPD points - register HERE

BRISBANE

• Wednesday 20 June 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brisbane Airport – minimum 15 CPD points - register HERE

• Wednesday 12 September 2018 (11am – 5pm) – Novotel Brisbane Airport – minimum 15 CPD points - register HERE

MELBOURNE – SPECIAL EVENT

• Thursday 10 & Friday 11 May 2018 – FTA , APSA & ICHCA Australia are delighted to host the Global Shippers Forum and ICHCA International conference & exhibition – program & CPD points to be advised – event and registration details are available HERE

• Tuesday 16 October 2018 (8.30am – 5pm) – Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields – 24 CPD points - register HERE

SPECIAL DEAL FOR VICTORIAN FTA MEMBERS

We have a great way for you to get your 30 CPD points for the new CPD period by attending either day of the GLOBAL SHIPPERS FORUM AND ICHCA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE and our end of year 24 POINTS CPD EVENT - available as part of a limited deal at a low cost of $220 (incl GST) per day!

This special deal is selling out fast with remaining tickets on a "first-in" basis - to take up this offer please reserve your place by registering HERE

For further detail on our online training, conference events or for a quote on bulk CPD / CBC discounts, please contact Caroline Zalai at czalai@FTAlliance.com.au or 02 9975 1878