Course Timing

9:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Lunch will be provided)

Course Objectives

To familiarize participants with the basics of air cargo procedures and techniques and a broad understanding of freight forwarding and air cargo processing. The successful completion of the course will give participants knowledge that is necessary to progress in the air cargo industry.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Accept and prepare ordinary, general cargo shipments for carriage (excluding dangerous goods)
• Complete air waybills in accordance with IATA standards
• Apply published rates and calculate charges
• Pass on basic information to clients

Course Contents

• Acceptance of general cargo excluding dangerous goods
• Calculation of published rates and charges excluding bulk unitization charges (ULDs)
• Basic information regarding handling
• Routing of air cargo shipments/geography
• Completion of air waybills
• How to read TACT and OAG cargo manuals
• Operation of a freight forwarder
• Operation of airline cargo units

Audience

• For staff of cargo agents, shippers and airlines who wish to have an understanding of freight forwarding and air cargo processing. The successful completion of the course will give participants knowledge that is necessary to progress in the air cargo industry.

Assessment

There is a test of three hours on the last day of the course.  Successful candidates will be issued with a Hazmat Training certificate.