Introduction To Cargo Handling Course

Upon completion of this course, a course participant will be able to:

• understand that the air cargo process is regulated
• learn how to follow regulations and guidelines for safe and efficient air cargo handling standards
• understand own role and responsibility in logistics chain
• know how to manage and report irregularities

CONTENT:

• Introduction
• Aircraft and ULD Types
• Cargo Acceptance and Storage
• Build-up for Flight
• Cargo Surface Transportation
• Cargo Breakdown, Storage and Delivery
• Handling of Special Cargo
• Handling of Cargo Irregularities
• Safety and Security
• Dangerous Goods
• Course summary
• Operations at cargo agencies, airlines, and freight forwarders
• Air cargo acceptance basic rating principles
• Air waybill completion
• Industry terminology and abbreviations
• IATA geography, TACT, OAG, and other cargo manuals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.