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IATA courses related to cargo handling

Introductory Course

This is one of the requirements for accreditation as an IATA cargo agent. The Introductory Course deals with the norms and regulations in the air cargo industry and the evolution towards the adoption of the Montreal Protocol.

On completion of the programme, students will be able to make appropriate arrangements and reservations for international air cargo shipments. Also, they can calculate correct rates and charges for general cargo and special cargo, specific commodity and class rates and complete air waybills as per IATA rules and procedures

This course is designed for the traffic and operations staff of the international air cargo agents. It is useful for sales and marketing staff of cargo agents and consolidators; sales, reservations and acceptance staff of airlines, airport handling and surface transportation companies; and shipping department staff of manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters. Self-study programme, distance learning style.

Paper 1 – Routing selection and general knowledge (2.5 hours)

Paper 2 – Rating calculations and air waybill completion (2.5 hours)

Class No: TCGP-11

Fee – US $ 265

Air Cargo Rating

On completion of the programme, students will be able to quote correctly the published rates and charges for cargo shipment; apply advanced construction and combination principles for unpublished rates; calculate appropriate rates and charges for mixed consignments and unit load devices; and complete air waybills.

The course is designed for traffic and operations staff of international air cargo; sales and marketing staff of cargo agents and consolidators; sales, reservations, acceptance staff of airlines; airport handling and surface transportation staff; and shipping department staff of manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters. Self-study programme, distance learning style.

The examination is made up of two papers of two and a half hours each.

Paper 1 – General constructions and combinations

Paper 2 – Mixed consignments and unit load devices rating

Persons holding the IATA, FIATA International Air Cargo Rating Diploma are considered qualified for IATA’s accreditation of cargo agents.

Class No: TCGP-12

Fee – US $ 200

DGR – Initial

On completion of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) programme, students will be able to apply the IATA regulations in respect of cargo involving dangerous goods. They will be able to appreciate legal aspects and responsibility of the shippers, agents and airlines involved in the transport of dangerous goods; identify and classify individual dangerous goods items; verify that the goods are properly packed, marked and labelled; fill in and check the ‘shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods’; complete air waybills in accordance with the applicable IATA rules and procedures; and deliver dangerous goods shipments to the airlines ‘ready for carriage.’ Radio active materials require very special handling styles.

The course is designed for traffic and operations staff of international air cargo agents; sales and marketing staff of cargo agents and consolidators; sales, reservations, acceptance staff of airlines, airport handling and surface transportation staff; and shipping department staff of manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters. The operating staff of cargo agents, airlines and manufacturers can refresh their knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and procedures. Self-study programme, distance learning style.

In the examination there is only one paper of three hours — Acceptance exercises and use of IATA DGR manual. Class No : TCGP-13

Fee US $ 265

DGR – recurrent

This is revalidating diploma course for students who have already completed the IATA, FIATA DGR programme. Those who are working as airline staff, cargo agents, shippers, packers and so on after obtaining the DGR Initial Diploma should regularly update their knowledge in order to remain qualified, as per the terms of IATA.

The examination is the same as the one for DGR – Initial.

Class No: TCGP-14

Fee – US $ 200

Training centres

IATA’s network of authorised training centres is spread over 120 countries throughout the world. These are organisations that can teach IATA, UFTAA and IATA, FIATA distance learning courses, as well as IATA aviation distance learning courses.

•Academy for Management Studies, II Floor, Esplanade Bldg, Convent Junction, Kochi; Phone: 0484-2380675; course offered — Foundation Level

•Akbar Academy of Airline Studies, TC 9/751-11, Our Towers, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram; Phone: 0471 – 3911151 — Foundation Level

•ARK Institute of Hospitality Management, 105 Liberty Plaza, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad; Phone: 040 – 23440261 — Foundation Level

•Chavara School of Tourism Studies, Chavara Cultural Centre, Monastery Rd, Karikkamuri, Near South Railway Station, Kochi; Phone: 0484 -2377242 — Foundation Level, Cargo Introductory

•Christ College, Hosur Road, Bangalore; Ph: 080–40129380 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level

•Fourwings Institute of Travel Management, 2, Ganesh Mahal Complex, K.S. Rao Road, Mangalore; Ph: 0824 – 2440531 — Foundation Level

•Globe College of Travel and Tourism, Maruthi Plaza, 1st floor, Balmatta Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore; Ph:0824 – 421903 — Foundation Level

•IHCTM, RBCS, 3-35 Kamal Mansion, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba, Mumbai; 022 -22853081 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Stepping into Management, Senior Management Level, Cargo Introductory, Cargo Rating, DGR – Initial, DGR – Recurrent

•IITC-India International Trade Centre-Bangalore, 506, Westminster, Cunningham Road, Bangalore; Ph 080-226 2637 — Foundation Level

•IITC-India International Trade Centre, Maruti Corporate Point, 217, Swapna lok complex, S.D. Road, Secunderabad; Ph: 040 – 65292211 — Foundation Level

•In-House Aviation Training Academy, First Floor, Pukalakkat Buildings, Palarivattom, Kochi; Ph: 0484 – 6541114 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Cargo Introductory, DGR – Initial, DGR – Recurrent

•Institute of Air Travel Studies, Central Junction, Adoor; Ph: 0473-426025 — Foundation Level

•Institute of Airlines and Travel Agencies, 8, III Floor, 1, Kodambakkam High Rd, Chennai; Ph:044 – 28277606 — Foundation Level, Cargo Introductory

•Intercontinental Academy for Airline Management, Associated Chambers, Temple Road, Kottayam; Ph: 0481 – 2564375 — Foundation Level

•International Airlines Academy, 4H, Mount Chambers, 758, Mount Road, Chennai; Ph: 044 – 8547375 — Foundation Level

•Jyoti Nivas College, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore; Ph: 080 – 25530137 — Foundation Level

•Kannanthanam School of Tourism Studies, Second Floor, Salih Arcade, Convent Rd, Kochi – 682035; Ph: 0484 – 2385341 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level

•Kuoni Academy of Travel, 9, Kuoni House, 2nd Floor, Queens Road, Bangalore; Ph: 080 – 41326428 — Foundation Level

•Kuoni Academy of Travel, Fagun Mansion, 26 Ethiraj Road, Chennai – 600 105; Ph: 044 – 42638383 — Foundation Level

•Kuoni Academy of Travel, 6-3-1238/20/1, Gulmohar Avenue, Somajiguda, Hyderabad – 500 082; Ph: 040 – 66756566 — Foundation Level

•Nayagara Aviation Academy, #1/2A, 1st Floor, 9th Cross, 5th Main, Chamrajpet, Bangalore; Ph: 080 – 26507722; Foundation Level

•Patriot – APIC, G-129, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi; Ph: 0484 – 2313783 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level

•Patriot Aviation College, N.P. Tower, West Fort, Thrissur; Ph: 0487 – 2388677 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Cargo Introductory

•School of Airlines and Travel Management, 35/1148, Harini Buildings, Warriam Road, Kochi; 0484 – 2365765, 2354165 — Foundation Level, Cargo Introductory

•Speedlinks Aviation Academy, No.3, Wheelers Road, Frazer Town, Bangalore; Ph: 080 – 51524732 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level

•Speedwings Academy for Aviation Services, 44/962A, Enchakalody Building, Kaloor, Kochi; Ph: 0484 – 2539937 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Cargo Introductory, Cargo Rating, DGR – Initial, DGR – Recurrent

•Speedwings Academy for Aviation Services, Eroth Centre, Bank Road, Kozhikode; Ph: 0495 – 2767552 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level, Cargo Introductory

•Trade Wings Institute of Management, 713 Anna Salai, Chennai; Ph: 044 – 28520639

— Foundation Level

•Trade Wings Institute of Management, 110, Mittal Chambers, M.G. Road, Secunderabad; Ph: 040 – 27710183 — Foundation Level

•Trade Wings Institute of Management, 1st floor, Naik Building, Opposite Don Bosco High School, Panjim, Goa; Ph: 0832 – 2228376 — Foundation Level

•Trade Wings Institute of Management, CSI Bldg., 48, Lavelle Rd, Bangalore 560 001; Ph: 080 – 41120645 — Foundation Level

•Travco Aviation Academy, Rangavi Chambers, Margoa, Goa; Ph: 0832 – 2713207 — Foundation Level

•Travel Millennium, Kochulloor, Thiruvananthapuram; Ph: 0471 – 2554682 — Foundation Level, Consultant Level

•Institute of Airlines and Travel Agencies, Parsn Complex, 121 Mount Road, Chennai; Ph: 044-28277606 — Cargo Introductory

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