IATA - Cargo Introductory Course

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• Good knowledge of written English

Intended for:

• Transport and operations employees of agencies involved in international cargo air-transport
• Sales and marketing employees of cargo agencies
• Operations, sales, and reservations employees - and shippers and packers of airlines and air cargo companies
• A manufacturer’s shipping department employees, a wholesaler’s employees, importers and exporters
• Anyone wishing to work in the field of cargo air-transport

Objectives:
Participants will learn:

• How to prepare everything necessary, including reservations, for international air shipments 
• How to calculate the correct rates and charges for both ordinary cargo and special cargo (special goods and rates for specific types of goods) 
• How to provide clients with accurate and useful information 
• How to prepare Air Waybills according to relevant IATA rules and procedures

Study materials:

• Written in the English language

Contents:

• Module 1 - Industry Regulations, ICAO-IATA-FIATA
• Module 2 - The Air Cargo Agency, The IATA Cargo Agent, The Consolidator
• Module 3 - World Geography, IATA 3-letter codes, Time differences, Calculation of transportation times
• Module 4 - Use of Guides, The ABC Air Cargo Guide, The OAG Air Cargo Guide
• Module 5 - Aircraft, Bulk Loading Limitations, Unit Load Devices (ULD)
• Module 6 - Handling Facilities, Aircraft and cargo terminal facilities
• Module 7 - Air Cargo Acceptance
• Module 8 - Cargo Booking Procedures
• Module 9 - Cargo Automation
• Module 10 - Cargo Rates and Charges, Application of TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff)
• Module 11 - The Air Waybill, Completion - Labelling and Marking

Exams:

• Administered by the IATA Aviation and Training Development Institute on four fixed dates every year – March, June, September and December.
• Deadline for students to enroll in a course 
  - November for the March Exams session
  - February for the June Exams session
  - May for the September Exams session
  - August for the December Exams session
• Take place in one day
• According to the exam voucher (which a participant receives together with the study materials) each participant may choose from three offered exam dates within an 18 - month period
• May be re-tried only once
• Are administered by the local IATA coordinator in Prague

Instructors:

• Holders of the IATA/FIATA Cargo Introductory Course certificate, and an Instructor Skills Certificate
• Have experience in the field

Diploma:

• Course participants will receive an internationally valid diploma upon the successful completion (passing) of the written exam

Venue:

• CSA Training Centre, Prague 6 - Ruzyne Airport

Forms of study IATA/FIATA Cargo Introductory Course:

• Tutorial – upon request  (minimum 6 participants)
• Self study

Code of Course:

• 71006001 for tutorial
• 71006002 – for self-study

Contact:

Czech Airlines
Training Centre
Airport Ruzyne
160 08  Prague 6
Czech Republic

Tel.: +420 220 111 464
Fax: +420 220 112 004
E-mail: mailbox.VZR@csa.cz

IČ: 45795908
VAT/DIČ: CZ45795908