Use IATA's Live Animals Regulations manual to ship live animals safely and to comply with standards.

Available as: Distance-learning course with online examination
Duration: 4-6 hours
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: None

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Satisfy compliance standards and master the use of IATA's Live Animals Regulations manual
• Protect the safety and welfare of animals on the ground and in the air
• Review and discuss special routings and animal behaviors
• Identify and implement procedures to handle emergency situations
• Understand the container design principles for live animals

This course is recommended for:

• Cargo agents
• Freight forwarders
• Airlines and cargo training specialists
• Cargo operations managers and frontline supervisors

• Proper use of IATA's Live Animals Regulations manual
• Completion of the Shipper's Certification for Live Animals, the Notification to Captain (NOTOC) and CITES documentation
• Shippers and airlines responsibilities
• Classification and identification of live animals
• Packaging, documentation and marking requirements for live animal shipments

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.