Sunday, November 28, 2010

Travel Diploma Courses

 Akbar Academy Offers following Travel Diploma Courses :- 

Diploma in Air Cargo Management 
Diploma in Airline Financial Accounting – BSP
Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Airport Management
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management 
Diploma in Airline and Tourism Management

Just go for these courses, i am sure you will get a good career in the travel industry.

Monday, November 15, 2010

IATA/FIATA Cargo Introductory Course

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 extract

Monday, November 8, 2010

Cargo & Dangerous Goods Regulations Training

IATA Cargo and Dangerous Goods Regulations training program offers a variety of courses to provide air cargo professionals with a solid foundation in accepting, handling and shipping all types of goods. 

IATA Cargo and DGR training focuses on best practices and change management in an increasingly complex air transport environment. In particular, it allows you to enhance your skills and knowledge on a wide range of topics such as: regulations, safety, special cargo, strategic management and finance.