Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1698146918247.pdf (Mauritius)
MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4 IN CUSTOMS CLEARANCE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4 IN CUSTOMS CLEARANCE 1.

Level: 4 2.

Total Credits: 107 3. Review Date: June 2026 4.


Access to qualification 4.1 Entry Information School Certificate or An alternative qualification at Level 3 of the NQF 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Potential candidates holding a qualification at NQF Level 3 and at least 3 years of working experience in the relevant field may access this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

4.3 Award of Qualification Requirements Unit No.
Unit Standard Title Level Credit LEGISLATION Demonstrate knowledge of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Data Protection Act INTERNATIONAL TRADE Demonstrate and apply knowledge of International Trade and Trade Barriers CUSTOMS PROCESSES Demonstrate and apply knowledge of customs and excise department Demonstrate knowledge of trade documents and mode of payment Demonstrate knowledge of and apply procedures for import and export permit Understand customs regimes and Customs Procedures Codes (CPC) Demonstrate knowledge of Harmonised System (HS) Codes Demonstrate and apply knowledge of data entry as per Customs Management System 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Cargo Community System 11 10 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the Freeport sector Demonstrate and apply knowledge for the calculation of customs duties and taxes Apply procedures for entry and delivery of goods for consumption and warehousing Demonstrate and apply knowledge for validation of Bill of Entry and Import Procedures 13 12 15 14 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of export procedures Demonstrate and apply knowledge in clearance of commercial goods imported by parcel post, courier service and accompanied luggage Apply customer care techniques and handle complaints in the logistics field 16 SITE VISITS TO PORT AND AIRPORT 17 Demonstrate understanding of Port and Airport operational activities through site visit GENERAL SKILLS 18 Read, write and converse effectively 19 Perform calculations for the workplace 20 Follow safe practices at the workplace 21 Apply ethics pledge within his/her workplace 22 Demonstrate understanding and use of information technology 23 Demonstrate team building skills 24 Demonstrate entrepreneurial competence 25 Demonstrate knowledge of green technology Total Credits 107 5.
Purpose This qualification is intended for people wishing to pursue a career in the field of Customs Clearance.

The qualification would enable learners to acquire skills and knowledge in International Trade and Trade Barriers, Customs Operations, the Freeport sector, Import and Export procedures and the relevant legislation governing this sector to operate in the industry with little or no supervision.