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IATA Cargo Introductory Courses Certificate and Training

Leading to the IATA/FIATA Introductory Course Diploma, the IATA/FIATA Introductory Course is one of the requirements for accreditation as an IATA Cargo Agent. The Introductory Course takes into account a number of changes in the air cargo industry and the evolution of the industry towards the adoption of the Montreal Protocol.

How You Will Benefit

Make appropriate arrangements and reservations for international air cargo shipments
Calculate correct rates and charges for general cargo and special cargo (specific commodity and class rates)
Complete Air Waybills in accordance with applicable IATA rules and procedures

Course Content

Industry regulations; ICAO -IATA - FIATA
The air cargo agency; The IATA cargo agent -The consolidator
World geography; IATA 3-letter codes -time differences -calculation of transportation times
Use of Guides; the OAG Air Cargo Guide
Aircraft; bulk loading limitations -Unit Load
Devices (ULDs) Handling facilities; aircraft and cargo terminal facilities
Air cargo acceptance
Cargo booking procedures
Cargo automation
Air cargo rates and charges; application of TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff)
The Air Waybill; completion - labelling and marking

The training kit includes the following publications:

Course Guide with Model exams and answers
2 Training Textbooks
The OAG Cargo Guide Training Edition
The Air Cargo Tariff - TACT Training Edition
Map of Europe and the World
Air Waybill extracts