DLP Module 1 - Introduction to Contracts | January 2025 Semester | Online
14 Aug-12 Nov 2025
Schedule
Module Dates : 14th February - 15th April 2025
Duration : 13 weeks
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