HND FIT国际贸易与融资 DE5T35.docxVIP

Higher National Unit Specification General information for centresUnit title: Financing International Trade Unit code: DE5T 35 Unit purpose:This Unit is designed to allow candidates to gain an understanding of the finance of international trade, foreign exchange and support services provided for exporters, importers and merchants by the UK’s financial institutions. It prepares candidates for a careerwithin the international divisions of High Street banks and within the merchant banking sector. It also provides a good foundation for those who will undertake professional examinations. It may be of interest to candidates who have, or who wish to have, an import or export background, or who simply have an interest in the topic. On completion of the Unit candidates should be able to: 1. Apply techniques that guard against the possibility of exchange risk in export or import transactions. 2. Explain the main method of payment used by exporters and importers. 3. Explain the main financial services from banks to assist exporters and importers. 4. Explain the main non-financial services available from banks to assist exporters and importers. Credit value:2 HN Credits at SCQF level 8: (16 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 8*) *SCQF credit points are used to allocate credit to qualifications in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Each qualification in the Framework is allocated a number of SCQF credit points at an SCQF level. There are 12 SCQF levels, ranging from Access 1 to Doctorates. Recommended prior knowledge and skills:Access to this Unit is at the discretion of the centre, however it is expected that candidates would have good written communication and numerical skills. These may be demonstrated by the achievement of core skill Communication at Intermediate 2 level, or by possession of Standard Grade English, or a suitable NC module, and core skill Using Numbers at Intermediate 2 level by possession of a relevant Unit or module. Core skills:There