Trade-wings Institute of Management, Mumbai is offering IATA Foundation Course. In this section, learn about the IATA Foundation Course course at Trade-wings Institute of Management, Mumbai
Course: 5 Months
COACHING FOR IATA / UFTAA FOUNDATION COURSE
The International AirTransport 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 Travel Agents Training program was launched in 1972 to meet the growing demand for well trained staff in the Travel Industry and is now available almost all over the world. The IATA / UFTAA Diploma, has become a hallmark in the travel industry and guarantees excellent standards in training, gaining worldwide recognition and acceptance as a high quality product. It is important for anyone wishing to upgrade his / her professional competence or start a career in the travel industry
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 / UFTAA Foundation course exams are held every year in March and September. 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 / UFTAA Foundation Diploma, candidates must secure at least 70% of the marks obtainable in each paper. A Diploma with "Distinction" will be awarded to candidates who achieves 85% 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.
(Sample Diploma to be added.)
Job Opportunities:
Reservation, Counter & Sales & Marketing executives in Travel agencies. Traffic assistants, reservation, counter and sales & Marketing executives, Revenue accountants & Prorators in Airlines. Airport operations executives, ground handling executives, check-in & ticketing agents at the Airport, Counter executives, Sales & Marketing executives, Clearing & forwarding agents, airport duty officers, freight forwarders, Port & warehousing executives etc.
Syllabus:
IATA / UFTAA TRAVEL & TOURISM PROGRAM ( FOUNDATION COURSE LEVEL-1)
Earn a diploma and start your career with the Foundation course's complete three-in-one package.
Air fares and ticketing including e-ticketing.
GDS training with interactive CD-ROM.
In-depth travel industry general knowledge.
How You Will Benefit
Make appropriate travel arrangements and reservations.
Calculate and quote appropriate air fares.
Complete international travel documents in accordance with the applicable IATA rules and procedures.
Be on the leading edge for 2007 e-ticketing global implementation.
Answer customers' queries, quote rates and supplements, explain conditions and book tour products.
Acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure that your front-line contact with the customer is outstanding.
Understand the role of information technology - Global Distribution Systems and the Internet
Designed for
Students who wish to have a career in the travel industry.
Junior travel consultants.
Airline personnel.
Tour operators who deal regularly with travel agents.
Personnel of large companies responsible for making travel arrangements.
Travel Agencies that hire employees who hold the IATA / UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Foundation Diploma meet one of the requirements towards becoming IATA-accredited agencies.
Environment
The Travel & Tourism Industry and the Travel Professional.
Geography in Travel Planning-I
Travel Formalities
Products
Land Transport - Rail-I
Water Transport - Ferry
Land Transport - Car and Camper
Tour Packages-I
Hotels
Air Transport Essentials
Support Services
Customer Service
Technology in the Travel Industry-I
Air Fares and Ticketing
Air Fares and Ticketing
GDS Electronic Booking Tools (CD-ROM*)
Global Distribution Systems training. Choose between Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre or Abacus. Minimum system requirements: Windows 95, Internet Explorer 5.5, 16MB memory.
The 13 modules in the Foundation Level will provide you with an understanding of the travel and tourism industry, the practicalities of the travel professional's role in this industry, the importance of exceeding customer expectations, and the role of technology in the travel industry.
In addition, you will become familiar with related subjects such as industry regulations, codes, world geography, air fares and ticketing including e-ticketing, visa and health requirements, as well as tour programmes.
For self-study students, about 170 hours of intensive study are required to complete the Foundation course. Students studying at an IATA Authorised Training Centre could expect a longer period of study.
By successfully completing the two-paper examination*, you will become qualified as a holder of the IATA / UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Foundation Diploma and will be entitled to add the designation "DTTF" (Diploma in Travel and Tourism Foundations) after your name.
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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