About

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 course is available in e-textbook format. Enrol at an Authorized Training Center to study these materials with the help of a local trainer, or alternatively you can choose to study these materials on your own.

• This course requires approximately 160-200 hours of study to be completed in 12 months from the purchase date (enrollment validity). After the enrollment validity expires, the users will not have access to the course content and will not be able to take the exam.
• Student performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details.

Registration information

• If you are ordering printed materials that will require shipping, please check the shipping fees and applicable taxes.
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What you will learn

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

Course content

• 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.

Who should attend

• 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

Certificate awarded

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

Exam information

Please read the General Information on Partner-taught / Self-study exams, and check the Course Edition List for Exams when booking your exam.

• Exam Method: Online exam with remote supervision
• Exam Format: Multiple Choice questions. Close text Book
• Number of questions: 60
• Time Allowance: 3 hours
• Passing Grade: 36 correct answers
• Distinction Grade: 54 correct answers
• Number of exam attempts: 2