Leading to the IATA Introductory Course Diploma, the IATA 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.
Course Contents- Industry regulations.
- 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
Publications Included in Course- 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
Examination- The examination will test the following topics:
- Routing Selection and General Knowledge
- Routing Calculations and Air Waybill completion.
Timing : 9am to 6pm (lunch will be provided)
*NOTE : Persons holding the IATA Cargo Introductory Course Diploma are considered qualified under the terms of the IATA Resolutions applicable to IATA’s accreditation of Cargo Agents.
