TIR TRAINING DISTANCE LEARNING PACKAGE

- ORGANISATION OF MODULES AND UNITS

Please click here to read the introduction before beginning with the Distance Learning Modules.

This version of the IRU’s TIR Distance Learning Package contains the following list of learning modules, and the units that compose those modules.

The column ‘Time’ gives an estimate of the minimum time needed, in minutes, to work through the unit. This does not include time spent on reading the recommended reference material nor answering knowledge check questions that are part of the unit.

The ‘ticks’ indicate the relevance of this unit to the different groups of TIR users.

Module/Unit Structure

Nbr.

Time

Assoc.

Holder

Customs

IRU

Module 1: General Overview of the TIR System	1	15	√	√	√	√
Introduction to the TIR Convention	1A	20	√	√	√	√
TIR System and Administrative Structure	1A+	15	√		√	√
Principles and benefits of the TIR System	1B	30	√	√	√	√
Contracting Parties to the TIR Convention	1C	15	√	√	√	√
TIR ‘Guarantee’ system & contractual relationships	1D	20	√	√	√	√
Roles and responsibilities of actors involved in the TIR System	1E	20	√	√	√	√
The TIR Carnet & Example TIR Carnet.pdf	1F	25	√	√	√	√
Secure vehicles and containers	1G	20	√	√	√	√
TIR and Risk Management	1H	15	√		√	√
Total time estimate (hrs) for Module 1		3.15

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Module 2: Filling out a TIR Carnet
Filling out the Carnet – Role of the Association	2A	10	√	√	√	√
Filling out the Carnet – By the Holder	2B	25	√	√	√	√
Filling out the Carnet – The Customs Role	2C	40	√	√	√	√
Using the Carnet’s Certified Report Form	2D	20	√	√	√	√
Total time estimate (hrs) for Module 2		1.30

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Module 3: Description of a TIR Transport	3	10
Customs Transit operations	3A	15	√	√	√	√
Description of Customs TIR procedures	3B	25	√	√	√	√
How the TIR vouchers are managed	3C	20	√	√	√	√
Termination and discharge of a TIR operation	3D	20	√	√	√	√
Goods destined for the European Union	3E	15	√	√	√	√
Other limits or restrictions on TIR Transports	3F	15	√	√	√	√
Total time estimate (hrs) for Module 3		2

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Module 4: The SafeTIR database - Purpose and Benefits
The SafeTIR database- purpose and benefits	4A	25	√	√	√
The SafeTIR database- Entering data with CUTE	4B	15	√	√	√
The SafeTIR database- Viewing data with CUTE-Wise	4C	20	√	√	√
Total time estimate (hrs) for Module 4		1

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Module 5: Procedures for TIR Carnet Holders	5	15	√	√	√
Admission to the TIR System	5A	15	√	√	√
The Declaration of Engagement	5B	20	√	√	√
Suspension or exclusion from the TIR System	5C	15	√	√	√
General administrative procedures for TIR Carnet Holders	5D	20	√	√	√
Procedures prior to opening a TIR Carnet	5E	20	√	√	√
Handling special cases – for the TIR Carnet Holder	5F	15	√	√	√
Dealing with problems or irregularities en-route	5G	25	√	√	√
Return of TIR Carnets to the Issuing Association	5H	20	√	√	√
Guarantees given by the TIR Carnet Holder	5I	20	√	√	√
Liabilities arising from the use of TIR Carnets	5J	15	√	√	√
Total time estimate (hrs) for Module 5		3.20

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Module 6: Fraud Prevention Measures	6	10	√	√	√	√
Preventive Measures for TIR Associations	6A	20	√	√	√	√
Preventive Measures for TIR Carnet Holders	6B	20	√	√	√	√
Preventive Measures for drivers of TIR vehicles	6C	20	√	√	√	√
Preventive Measures for Customs authorities	6D	30	√	√	√	√
Total time estimate (hrs) for Module 6		1.40

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