Cargo Introductory Course [Part 2]

About

With over 52 million tons of cargo shipped annually, the air cargo industry is the place to be. Prepare yourself to work in the industry with this comprehensive course. You will learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

This course is mandated for IATA Cargo Agents in accordance with the IATA Cargo Agency Resolutions.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to :
Guide clients on the IATA rules and procedures for air freight shipments
Arrange air cargo shipments in accordance with IATA rules and procedures
Apply published rates and charges for air cargo shipments
Complete air waybills accurately
Prepare shipments ready for carriage

Key topics

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

Exam information

Please read the General Information on Distance Learning Exams, and check the Distance Learning – Course Edition List for Exams when booking your exam.

Exam Delivery Method: Supervised exam in IATA Exam location. Physical Attendance is required. Depending on exam venue availability online exams are available.
Exam Format: Multiple Choice questions, Closed Text Book, the TACT training edition is required during the exam.
Number of questions: 100
Time Allowance: 3 hours
Passing Grade: 60 correct answers
Distinction Grade: 90 correct answers
Number of exam attempts: 2

Important notice

Please print the TACT training edition. This print out will only be allowed at the exam if there are no remarks or  additional prints included in the print out.