Cargo Security Awareness (self-study)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 203 participants from 26 countries have taken this course with IATA?

160-200 hour self-study course

Build necessary awareness regarding air cargo security and understand applicable regulations, latest concepts and basic principles of security in cargo environment. This training may be used as a foundation for personnel who have to execute cargo security functions.

Course code: TCGP-79

Course format

• This is a self-study course, which will take you approximately 160-200 hours to complete, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.
• The course materials are provided in e-book format.
• You will have 12 months to complete the course and exam (enrollment validity), which starts from the date you purchase the course.
• The recommended level for this course is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• Performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details.

Please note: Once you have completed the exam you will no longer have access to the course content, and after the 12-month enrollment validity expires you will no longer have access to the course content, nor will you be able to take the exam.

Study with the help of an Instructor

If you would prefer to study this course with the help of a local trainer, enrol at an IATA Authorized Training Center near you.

Registration information

• Please refer to our payment methods and applicable taxes.
• When you click to purchase the course, you will be directed to login to your Training Account through our Customer Portal. If you have previously taken a course with IATA, please have your login details ready, if not, you will be prompted to create an account.

Important: Please note that if you are purchasing courses for more than one person, a Training Account must be created for each individual. Registration and payment must be made through each individual Training Account. You may pay for multiple individuals by using one credit card or bank transfer in each individual’s users Account. If you pay by bank transfer, please attach a copy of the bank transfer issued by the sender’s bank to each individual order. If you are a company wishing to purchase courses for 10 or more employees, please Contact our Customer Service representatives for more information on how to register multiple users.

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Understand your role in cargo security chain
• Identify possible targets in cargo area
• Implement and enforce security in your working environment
• Gain knowledge of the importance of human factors in achieving security
• Understand the real benefit to you and to prospective employers

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Threats to aviation and introduction to cargo security
• Importance of implementation of security measures
• Catering and mail security
• Crime prevention
• Recognition and management of treats
• Human factors in Cargo security

This course is recommended for:

• All personnel involved in air cargo transport chain
• Staff working in companies under regulated agent regime
• Freight forwarders personnel operating in the field of air transport
• Those required to undergo an Security Awareness course before obtaining an airport access ID

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.

Exam information

Please read the information about Online Exams with Remote Supervision (OERS), and check the Course Edition List for Exams (pdf) when booking your exam.

• Method: Online exam with remote supervision (OERS)
• Format: 60 multiple-choice questions. Closed course book exam.
• Time Allowance: 3 hours
• Passing Grade: 60% correct answers
• Distinction Grade: 90% correct answers
• Number of exam attempts: 2