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

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