Trade-wings Institute of Management, Mumbai is offering IATA Cargo Introductory. In this section, learn about the IATA Cargo Introductory course at Trade-wings Institute of Management, Mumbai
Duration : 4 Months
COACHING FOR IATA / FIATA CARGO INTRODUCTORY COURSE
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), is the world organization of scheduled airlines, founded in 1945, to help meet the problems anticipated in the expansion of civil air services after the second world war.
The IATA / UFTAA International Cargo Agents Training Program was launched in 1977 to meet the growing demand for trained staff in cargo agencies. The IATA / FIATA International Cargo Agents diploma has gained worldwide industry recognition as a quality qualification, important for anyone who wishes to make a career in the air cargo forwarding business.
The IATA / FIATA program is basically self study course, but is also offered as regular course by training establishments known as "Authorised Training Centers" or ATCs, who are qualified to prepare the students for the IATA / FIATA examinations.
Who can enroll ?
Anyone who wishes to make a career in the travel / air cargo industry.
Personnel who are already in the these fields and who wish to upgrade their knowledge and competence
Personnel of large companies who deal with travel / cargo arrangements.
Basic Qualification:
Successfully completed Secondary school or equivalent.
Good understanding of written English, World Geography and Basic Mathematics.
Application and enrollment procedures:
TIM takes care of all procedures related to application, enrollment and supply of the study kit. Just fill in the application form and hand it over along with the bank draft of the fee applicable, to us. Now sit back and relax ! TIM will send your application and remittance to the IATA Training Center at Montreal. TIM will follow up on your application and get your training kit and Exam Voucher containing your PIN or Personal Identification Number. You can also avail of our intensive coaching to prepare for the examinations.
Examination Procedure:
The IATA / FIATA Cargo introductory course exams are held every year in April and October. Students must enroll at least three months prior to the examination. The exams must be taken within the registration period. The exam is conducted on one day only.
Award of Diploma:
To qualify for the IATA / FIATA Diplomas, candidates must secure at least 75% of the marks obtainable in each paper. A Diploma with "Distinction" will be awarded to candidates who achieves 95% at their first attempt in both papers.
A personal letter will be sent to each candidate stating whether he / she has "Passed" or "Failed". Students who fail in one or both papers at the first attempt are allowed a second attempt for each failed paper within the period of enrollment. Students who register for the exam and who do not attend will be recorded as "No Show", which will be treated as "Failed". When a student fails in one of the papers twice, he is not eligible for the other paper or the Diploma.
On successful completion of examination, Students will receive the following internationally recognized Diploma.
Job Opportunities:
Clearing & forwarding agents, airport duty officers, freight forwarders, Port & warehousing executives, Documentation executives, Shipping & Packaging executives & Marketing executives etc.
Syllabus:
IATA / FIATA INTERNATIONAL CARGO TRAINING PROGRAM
Leading to the IATA / FIATA Introductory Course Diploma, the IATA / FIATA 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.
How You Will Benefit
Make appropriate arrangements and reservations for international air cargo shipments.
Calculate correct rates and charges for general cargo and special cargo (specific commodity and class rates).
Complete Air Waybills in accordance with applicable IATA rules and procedures.
Designed for
This course is designed for the traffic and operations staff of international air cargo agents but is also useful to sales and marketing staff of cargo agents and consolidators; sales, reservations and acceptance staff of airlines, airport handling and surface transportation companies; shipping department staff of manufacturers, wholesalers, importers and exporters.
Course Content
Industry regulations; ICAO -IATA - FIATA
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
The training kit includes the following publications:
Course Guide.
4 Training Manuals.
The OAG Cargo Guide (training edition) .
The Air Cargo Tariff - TACT (training edition) .
Map of Europe and the World .
Glossary of Terms and Definitions booklet .
Air Waybill extracts and blank geographical maps.
Note: The above courses are picked automatically by the website for indicative purpose only. However, students are requested to check with the University for the similarity of the course or for any other information in regard to the course.
Syllabus presented on this page is indicative and for general information only. The syllabus / course information listed may not be exhuastive. Students / Visitors are advised to contact the University directly for the official, detailed and accurate Syllabus, Transcripts and other information. List of course names mentioned here is partial and are not comprehensive and the institution would be offering many other courses than those mentioned on this page.
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