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
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