INTRODUCTION TO ASYCUDA++ Ó UNCTAD - SITE (V1.15) 1.7 The  Functional  Foundation  event  is  intended  to  illustrate  how  the  Taxation  system,  the  National Tariff, Reference Data tables and associated manual systems work and to teach participants how to set up, operate and implement the ASYCUDA++ Computerised Customs system. Target Population The training is initially for Project managers and the staff of the Project team. These are the people who will set up and implement ASYCUDA++ with internal and external ADP experts and Customs advisors. Subsequent training is aimed at regional and local managers from the Customs Service who will be associated with the ASYCUDA++ implementation at the pilot sites. Participants   should   have   a   sound   working   knowledge   of   their   country’s   import   and   export procedures and be familiar with all aspects of their National Tariff. Previous experience in using a computer  would  be  an  advantage,  but  is  not  essential.  The  necessary  computing  skills  will  be taught, if required, during the course. Course Format It is normally based on an informal lecture and training workshop structure in a participative forum. The ASYCUDA++ System used for the Functional training is fully functional but uses a simplified version of the database tables. The tables used for training contain data that fully conforms to the United  Nations  Trade  Data  Element  Directory  codes.  The  course  is  structured  around  a  series  of inter-related  computer  based  exercises  that  reinforce  the  theoretical  lectures  and  explanations  of the various system modules. Participants build the databases as a product of these exercises as each one is completed. It is validated by the successful completion of a demanding case study exercise of one or two day’s duration at the end of the training course. This case study involves the creation of a working system for the country concerned, which contains the main elements of the country’s tables and tariff. Course Objectives Following the course the participants will be able to: 1.     Configure and process the Single Administrative Document (SAD) using Customs procedures, e.g. import, export, warehousing, and operate the accounting functions of the system; 2.     Use all of the available ASYCUDA++ applications; 3.     Define the procedures and tables; 4.     Set up the National Tariff and program the necessary taxation rules to enable the system to function; 5.     Obtain trade statistics and management information using report functions and SQL interface. 6.     Set up the access controls on the system. Duration The normal duration of the course is three weeks. Exceptionally the duration of the event may be extended for special circumstances. Instructors The course instructors are members of a carefully selected panel of experienced Customs training officers from various countries. They have a wealth of practical experience of Customs processing and procedures, Customs computerisation and a detailed knowledge of the ASYCUDA++ system.