Customs Broker - CPD
CPD Compliance
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the mandatory annual training requirement for customs brokers to maintain their licence - period being from 1 April to 31 March whereby customs brokers must obtain a minimum of 30 CPD points with at least 18 of these points obtained from "Steam A" - further detail is available HERE
FTA is accredited by the Australian Border Force (ABF) to deliver CPD training meaning that we can provide to importers and customs brokers high quality, practical, cost effective and flexible solutions.
NOTE: FTA may report your course completion records for licenced customs broker CPD compliance purposes to the ABF and to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF) for mandatory Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC).
CPD - BORDER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Our conference-style events held annually in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane (during the licensing period of 1 April to 31 March) provide a minimum of 21 CPD points per event.
Attendees also receive complimentary access to MYFTACPD to complete additional CPD point requirements and to access Continued Biosecurity Competency (CBC) training to maintain 19.1. NCCC and 19.2 AEPCOMM Approved Arrangement accreditation as prescribed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
To view our event terms and conditions - please refer HERE.
MYFTACPD
Complementing our face-to-face delivery, we also provide webinars and recordings via MYFTACPD that are accredited for CPD and CBC purposes.
After viewing the recordings and completing the online assessments you receive a Certificate of Completion and the successfully completed topic with be added to your FTA CPD Attainment Statement to demonstrate CPD compliance.
New courses created will be automatically added to the following individual's library for completion:
- Individual Members,
- employees of a Corporate Member who have purchased an online training package, and
- attendees of one of our CPD - Border Compliance Program events.
CPD Attainment Record
Individual course certificates and a full record of your CPD / CBC face-to-face and online completed courses is available via MYFTACPD - further information available HERE.
Further information
FTA members have access to a "bundled" membership covering our complete range of premium services and uncapped online CPD / CBC access for all of your staff - to find out more about this option, please contact us at training@FTAlliance.com.au at 02 99751878.
"Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) provides steady and reliable support to our organisation. Their CPD training ensures our customs brokers remain current with evolving industry requirements. We also benefit from their timely regulatory and operational updates, which help us manage compliance and maintain continuity in our work.
When complex matters arise, the FTA team offers clear guidance that enables efficient resolution. Their network of industry and government contacts creates opportunities for meaningful engagement, and their advocacy ensures our operational perspectives are considered in broader discussions.
The professionalism and responsiveness of the FTA team continue to make a constructive contribution to our business.
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Cason Lin
National Customs Manager
Kuehne+Nagel Australia
