Arbitrator Training: Basic Level 1
The
ICA Basic Level 1 Arbitrator Training will
provide you with an introduction to
the basic principles of the ICA technical arbitration
process.
who
is the training
for?
The course is open to ICA members and non-members who want to become an ICA Arbitrator or who want to learn more about the basic principles of the ICA technical arbitration process.
what
are the benefits?
On successful completion of the course/exam and after being elected as an ICA Individual Member with at least five years' experience in the cotton trade, you will have the opportunity to:
- understand more fully the ICA
Bylaws & Rules and the arbitral procedures
- be included
on the ICA list
of official arbitrators and accept arbitral appointments
- be able to offer your
services as an ICA
arbitrator
- be eligible to sit on technical appeal committees
what
is included in
the training?
The course material (available in English and Portuguese) is available as a FREE download from our website.
Click here to download the Basic Level 1 course.
what
is the cost?
The course material (available in English and Portuguese) is FREE and is available as a download from our website. To sit the exam, there is a cost equivalent to GBP £100 (+ VAT).
where
can you sit the exam?
You can sit the exam at a range of locations to coincide with the ICA visit schedule. Or, if you prefer, we will try to arrange a location of your choice. Please contact us to discuss.
how
can you apply?
To sit the exam you will first need to review the course material, which is available in English and Portuguese as a FREE download from our website. You will then need to contact us to schedule your exam.
Click here to download the Basic Level 1 course.
Click here to contact us to schedule your exam.
how
can you become an ICA
Arbitrator?
- You must successfully complete
the Basic Level 1 course/exam
- You must be elected as an ICA
Individual Member
- You must have at least five
years' experience in the cotton
trade (exceptions will be made depending
on your level of experience and competency)
- And, from 1 April 2013, you
must successfully complete Modules 1, 2 & 3 of the Advanced Level
need
more information?
Click here to view our list of frequently asked questions.