About "Trade & Quality Matters" Training Course

What is “Trade & Quality Matters”?

"Trade & Quality Matters" is a comprehensive 3-day training course designed to delve into various aspects of trade and quality within the cotton industry. From contract performance and dispute settlement to cotton quality standards, this program offers a deep understanding of crucial elements in the field.

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Who should attend?

The program is tailored for businesses and individuals interested in gaining insights into trade and assessing cotton quality, including those exploring avenues for resolving trade disputes in the cotton buying and selling process.

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Program Highlights​

The course incorporates interactive training modules delivered by industry experts from ICA, covering essential topics such as:

• What are the Roles of the ICA?

• How to Make a Clear, Concise and Complete Contract? What's ICA's eContract?

• How to Ensure a Smooth Contract Performance?

• Letter of Credit and Logistics

• What Are the Agents/Brokers’ Functions?

• How to Resolve Claims, Disputes Through Amicable Settlement, Mediation and Arbitration?

• What are Manual Classing’s Principle and Procedures?

• Understand HVI Testing, Its Parameters and Calculation

• How to Calculate Allowances Using Quality Standards and Value Differences

• What are the Procedures, Timeframes, Fees of Arbitration and Appeal?

• How to Ensure Safe Trading – List of Unfulfilled Awards and Protection

• Importance of ICA Membership – Rights, Engagement, Networking, Protection, Benefits, Influences

• Textile Processes, Spinnability, Traceability and Beyond

• Examination

• Certificates & Awards

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Even Details

• Time & Date: April 4th - 6th, 2024

• Venue: Selegend Hotel, Thai Binh

Cost & Discounts​

• Basic Fee: 398 USD or 9,950,0000 VND

• 30% Discount for VCOSA/ICA Members: 279 USD or 6,960,000 VND

• Hotel accommodations for members from outside Thai Binh

Participant Fee includes:

• Certified training program and training materials

• Lunch and refreshments on 3 working days

• Simultaneous translation (Vietnamese and English) for the entire event

• Cancellations = 50% admin fee

Reasons to attend​​

• Language Options: The workshop is in both Vietnamese and English, so it's perfect for everyone – whether you're from Vietnam or around the world.

• Certification You Can Trust: Get certified by ICA, a recognition that fits seamlessly with certificates from other ICA programs worldwide.

• Save Money and Time: Opting for Vietnam as the workshop location means you save big on international travel, hotels, and transportation costs. It's a smart choice, offering significant savings compared to workshops in places like Liverpool.

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How to apply? 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/gioBpbwTYTRbazPZA 

Further Information

• Contact: Ms. Nguyen Thuy Vi, Vice Secretary General

• Mobile: 0346 906 928

• Email: vi.nt@vcosa.org.vn